Ford fitting its new trucks with Israeli water-from-air tech
November 10, 2021 by TPS-IL
Ford has announced that it will install small Israeli-developed water-from-air units on its new vehicles, boosting the off-road experience the truck can provide. Read more
Israel’s president calls for ‘unprecedented cross-border cooperation’ to fight global challenges
November 8, 2021 by TPS-IL
The challenges the world faces, from the COVID-19 pandemic to climate change, require “unprecedented cross-border cooperation, which transcends disciplines and institutions,” Israeli President Isaac Herzog declared. Read more
Bennett reiterates Israel’s opposition to opening of US consulate in Jerusalem
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett reiterated Israel’s opposition to the US’ moves toward the opening of a US consulate in Jerusalem that would provide services to Arabs from the Palestinian Authority (PA). Read more
Israeli researchers identify COVID-19 proteins that damage blood vessels
November 4, 2021 by TPS-IL
Nearly two years since becoming a global pandemic that has killed millions of people, the mystery of which proteins in the SARS-CoV-2 virus are responsible for severe vascular damage that could even lead to heart attack or stroke has been solved by a team of experts led by Tel Aviv University. Read more
Spectacular ancient gold ring with precious stone unearthed in coastal Israel
November 3, 2021 by TPS-IL
A huge excavation conducted at the coastal city of Yavne by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), as part of an initiative to expand the city, has exposed an ancient and spectacular gold ring, the latest fascinating find at the site. Read more
President Herzog asks for forgiveness at Kafr Qasim Memorial for Arab victims of 1956 massacre
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog visited Kafr Qasim on Friday and addressed the memorial for the victims of the Kafr Qasim Massacre, during which he asked for forgiveness on behalf of the State of Israel. Read more
Israel grants another 9,000 work permits to PA Arabs
October 25, 2021 by TPS-IL
Israel is to expand the quota of workers coming from the Palestinian Authority (PA) in the construction sector and starting this week, an additional 9,000 workers will be able to work in Israel. Read more
Following complaint on incitement, police launch investigation against Facebook Israel
October 22, 2021 by TPS-IL
The Israel Police has opened an official investigation into Facebook Israel and its CEO for aiding and abetting Fatah’s incitement to terror, following a complaint filed by Palestinian Media Watch (PMW) in May. Read more
President Herzog establishes Israeli Climate Forum
October 21, 2021 by TPS-IL
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has announced the establishment of the Israeli Climate Forum, which will lead discussions about the climate crisis and Israel’s role in the fight against it. Read more
Israel’s envoy blasts UN Security Council over inaction on Iran, PA
October 20, 2021 by TPS-IL
Israel’s Ambassador to the US and the United Nations Gilad Erdan sharply criticized the UN Security Council for not holding the Palestinian leadership accountable for its actions. Read more
Scuba diver discovers 900-year-old Crusader sword off Israeli coast
October 19, 2021 by TPS-IL
Shlomi Katzin, a resident of the coastal town of Atlit in the north, was scuba diving last Saturday off the Carmel coast when he was amazed to discover ancient artefacts on the sea bed, apparently uncovered by waves and undercurrents that had shifted the sand. Read more
89% of Netflix’s ‘Palestinian Stories’ directed by BDS supporters, watchdog reveals
October 18, 2021 by TPS-IL
The vast majority of films featured in Netflix’s new “Palestinian Stories” collection were directed by supporters of the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, the pro-Israel watchdog organization Im Tirtzu has revealed. Read more
Anti-Israel bots attack Billie Eilish for saying ‘Hi Israel’
October 14, 2021 by TPS-IL
Singer and songwriter Billie Eilish was recently attacked on her social media platforms by a suspected network of anti-Israel bots after she said “Hi Israel” in a promotional video for her new album. Read more
World’s largest Byzantine-era winepresses discovered in Israel
October 12, 2021 by TPS-IL
A massive and impressive Byzantine-era wine factory, the largest ever discovered in the world, was recently exposed near the coastal city of Yavneh, in the centre of Israel. Read more
Third stage of Israel’s National Drone Initiative takes off to Tel Aviv area
Israel’s National Drone Initiative, which first began its flights over urban areas in January 2021, has launched its third phase, with the participation of five companies operating autonomous drone networks. Read more
Pompeo in Binyamin: ‘We stand with the Jewish Communities because we are loyal to the truth’
October 11, 2021 by TPS-IL
A tribute event, attended by former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli leaders from Judea and Samaria, was held on Sunday evening for former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in appreciation of his efforts to strengthen the Jewish communities in the region. Read more
Despite COVID-19, aliyah to Israel increased by 31% in 2021
Aliyah to Israel has increased by 31% in 2021 so far with 20,360 Olim (immigrants to Israel), compared to 15,598 during the corresponding period last year, according to a report released Sunday by the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and the Jewish Agency for Israel. Read more
Israeli study shows chance of myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccine extremely rare
October 7, 2021 by TPS-IL
The chance of contracting myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, after receiving a Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is extremely rare, new Israeli research reveals. Read more
European-funded organisation trains PA teachers using texts lauding terrorism
October 7, 2021 by TPS-IL
The A.M Qattan Foundation funded by several European countries has trained teachers in the Palestinian Authority while using texts that promote and support terrorism, Palestinian Media Watch (PMW) reported. Read more
Israeli study reveals evolutionary reason for women feeling colder than men
October 6, 2021 by TPS-IL
Researchers at Tel Aviv University’s School of Zoology have offered a new evolutionary explanation for the familiar phenomenon of women feeling colder than men, concluding that this is not unique to humans, with many male species of endotherms, birds, and mammals, preferring a cooler temperature than the females. Read more
‘Double Agents’: Israeli study explores interaction between immune system and cancer
October 4, 2021 by TPS-IL
A new Tel Aviv University study, which examined the response of the immune system to cancer, may help the war against the ailment. Read more
Shin Bet finds five prisoners helped six terrorists escape
September 29, 2021 by TPS-IL
Five inmates from Gilboa Prison cooperated and assisted in the escape of the six terrorists earlier this month, the Shin Bet has learned. Read more
At least four terrorists killed, four arrested in IDF multi-pronged operation
September 26, 2021 by TPS-IL
At least four Hamas terrorists were killed and another four were arrested Saturday night during the IDF’s multi-pronged counter-terrorism operation at several locations in Judea and Samara. Read more
The US votes to replenish Iron Dome system
September 24, 2021 by TPS-IL
In spite of a few very vocal members who threatened attempts to block the financing from passing, the US House of Representatives has passed the bill to replenish Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile defence system. Read more
Naftali Bennett makes Time Magazine list of 100 Most Influential People
September 17, 2021 by TPS-IL
After just three months in office, Israel’s Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has been named to Time Magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Read more
Gilboa escapee Zakaria Zabeidi: we had no plan for after escaping the prison
September 17, 2021 by TPS-IL
Zakaria Zabeidi was one of the six security prisoners who escaped from Gilboa prison before Rosh Hashanah. Read more
Study: 11% of Israeli children recovering from COVID-19 suffer from long-term symptoms
September 15, 2021 by TPS-IL
About 11% of Israeli children who have recovered from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) suffer from persistent symptoms, known as Long COVID, a Health Ministry study shows. Read more
Israeli study discovers white blood cells can help destroy malignant tumorus
September 14, 2021 by TPS-IL
A new study at Tel Aviv University found that eosinophils, a type of white blood cells, are recruited to the battle against cancer metastases in the lungs. Read more
Over 300 European, US lawmakers urge EU to back Israel at UN
September 14, 2021 by TPS-IL
In an unprecedented transatlantic initiative, 312 cross-party lawmakers from Europe, North America, and Israel urged European Union (EU) countries and democracies worldwide to help end the discrimination against Israel at the United Nations. Read more
Mothers of soldiers march demanding a change in IDF’s debilitating rules of engagement
Dozens of mothers of IDF soldiers, IDF reservists and activists marched some 15 miles on Sunday to the Gaza border, demanding that the IDF change its rules of engagement in the wake of the death of IDF soldier Barel Shmueli. Read more
