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Texas hostage-taker curses 'f-cking Jews' in last call
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Texas hostage-taker curses 'f-cking Jews' in last call
Malik Akram, the hostage-taker, told his brother he wants to go down as a martyr and that he's opening the doors for other Jihadists.
Malik Akram, the hostage-taker, told his brother he wants to go down as a martyr and that he's opening the doors for other Jihadists.
UNGA passes resolution condemning Holocaust denial
The United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution reaffirming its commitment to reject any form of Holocaust denial or distortion.
The United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution reaffirming its commitment to reject any form of Holocaust denial or distortion.
Israeli FM holds phone call with Turkish counterpart
For the first time since 2009, Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid held a phone call with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu.
For the first time since 2009, Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid held a phone call with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu.
End to isolations in the education system in Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced that starting in a week, school children will no longer have to automatically enter mandatory isolation.
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced that starting in a week, school children will no longer have to automatically enter mandatory isolation.
UK set to lift majority of COVID-19 restrictions
Health authorities have recorded a decline in COVID infections and hospitalizations over the past week, the government has reacted with lifting most of the COVID restrictions. But the move doesn't come without controversy.
Health authorities have recorded a decline in COVID infections and hospitalizations over the past week, the government has reacted with lifting most of the COVID restrictions. But the move doesn't come without controversy.
Ukrainian envoy talks Israeli position on Russia crisis
i24NEWS anchor of The Rundown Calev Ben-David sat down with the Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel Yevgen Korniychuk to hear how Ukrainian officials feel about Israel's policy.
i24NEWS anchor of The Rundown Calev Ben-David sat down with the Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel Yevgen Korniychuk to hear how Ukrainian officials feel about Israel's policy.
Submarine case resurfaces as Israel set to launch probe
The Israeli Minister of Defense announced a newly signed agreement with Germany for submarine purchase for the Israeli Navy. But these days, the submarine in Israel is becoming a symbol of something else.
The Israeli Minister of Defense announced a newly signed agreement with Germany for submarine purchase for the Israeli Navy. But these days, the submarine in Israel is becoming a symbol of something else.
Israeli gov't weighs canceling green pass requirements
Quarantine in the Israeli school system will be canceled starting next Thursday. Both vaccinated and non-vaccinated school children will conduct two weekly tests. Meanwhile, the Israeli government weighs canceling green pass requirements.
Quarantine in the Israeli school system will be canceled starting next Thursday. Both vaccinated and non-vaccinated school children will conduct two weekly tests. Meanwhile, the Israeli government weighs canceling green pass requirements.
Winter wonderland hits northern Israel amid cold spell
In the Golan Heights, visitors from around the country do enjoy the scenery, the ski season is due to open in the Mount Hermon this weekend.
In the Golan Heights, visitors from around the country do enjoy the scenery, the ski season is due to open in the Mount Hermon this weekend.
Biden says Iran nuke talks advancing, not time to quit
U.S. President Biden said that Iran nuclear talks are advancing, it's not time to quit. Correspondent Alec Pollard brings his insight into the subject.
U.S. President Biden said that Iran nuclear talks are advancing, it's not time to quit. Correspondent Alec Pollard brings his insight into the subject.
Blinken, European allies talk Ukraine crisis in Berlin
Russian military activity has increased in recent weeks along the Ukrainian border. U.S. Secretary of State Blinken and his European allies talk about the Ukraine crisis in Berlin. Correspondent Polina Garaev breaks down the story.
Russian military activity has increased in recent weeks along the Ukrainian border. U.S. Secretary of State Blinken and his European allies talk about the Ukraine crisis in Berlin. Correspondent Polina Garaev breaks down the story.
Decline in vaccination amid record number of infections
Correspondent Mary McAuliffe has the latest on the drop of the number of people getting vaccinated against coronavirus amid the record number of infected people in Israel.
Correspondent Mary McAuliffe has the latest on the drop of the number of people getting vaccinated against coronavirus amid the record number of infected people in Israel.
Israel, Greek defense ministers talk strategic alliance
Greek Defense Minister Nikolaos Panagiotopoulosl landed in Israel on Wednesday night and meets with Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz today, they held a brief press conference one hour ago.
Greek Defense Minister Nikolaos Panagiotopoulosl landed in Israel on Wednesday night and meets with Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz today, they held a brief press conference one hour ago.
Israel, Germany sign agreement for submarine purchase
Israeli Minister of Defense announced a newly signed agreement with Germany for an additional three advanced submarine purchase for the Israeli Navy. Senior correspondent Owen Alterman has more on the subject.
Israeli Minister of Defense announced a newly signed agreement with Germany for an additional three advanced submarine purchase for the Israeli Navy. Senior correspondent Owen Alterman has more on the subject.
Greek Defense Minister in Israel to meet with Gantz
Greek Defense Minister Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos and Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz held a press conference during his visit to the country. Ambassador Alon Liel, former head of israeli Diplomatic Mission to Turkey discusses the subject.
Greek Defense Minister Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos and Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz held a press conference during his visit to the country. Ambassador Alon Liel, former head of israeli Diplomatic Mission to Turkey discusses the subject.
Decline in vaccination amid record number of infections
Israel broke record with over 72,000 daily COVID cases yesterday but there is decline in vaccination. Correspondent Marie McAuliffe has the latest.
Israel broke record with over 72,000 daily COVID cases yesterday but there is decline in vaccination. Correspondent Marie McAuliffe has the latest.
Israel, Germany sign agreement for submarine purchase
Israeli Minister of Defense announced a newly signed agreement with Germany for submarine purchase for the Israeli Navy. Senior correspondent Owen Alterman takes a look at the subject.
Israeli Minister of Defense announced a newly signed agreement with Germany for submarine purchase for the Israeli Navy. Senior correspondent Owen Alterman takes a look at the subject.
Reports indicate Netanyahu plea deal unlikely
According to reports, the potential plea deal for former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his corruption trials appear to be losing momentum.
According to reports, the potential plea deal for former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his corruption trials appear to be losing momentum.
Decline in vaccination amid record number of infections
More than 72,000 new coronavirus cases were found in Israel yesterday, meanwhile, the number of people getting vaccinated has dropped. Correspondent Mary Mcauliffe has more details on the situation.
More than 72,000 new coronavirus cases were found in Israel yesterday, meanwhile, the number of people getting vaccinated has dropped. Correspondent Mary Mcauliffe has more details on the situation.
Greek defense minister lands in Israel to meet Gantz
Greek Defense Minister Panagiotopoulos landed in Israel on Wednesday night and is set to meet with Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz today in tel Aviv.
Greek Defense Minister Panagiotopoulos landed in Israel on Wednesday night and is set to meet with Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz today in tel Aviv.
Biden predicts Russia will invade Ukraine, warns Putin
Russian military activities increased along the Ukrainian border recently, despite the high level diplomatic engagement with the U.S.. Political risk analyst, Alex Kokcharov gives his insights.
Russian military activities increased along the Ukrainian border recently, despite the high level diplomatic engagement with the U.S.. Political risk analyst, Alex Kokcharov gives his insights.
Biden predicts Russia will invade Ukraine, warns Putin
Russian military activities increased along the Ukrainian border recently, despite high level diplomatic engagement with the U.S..
Russian military activities increased along the Ukrainian border recently, despite high level diplomatic engagement with the U.S..
Israel breaks record with over 72,000 daily COVID cases
More than 72,000 new coronavirus cases were found in Israel yesterday. Correspondent Pierre Klochendler has more details on the situation.
More than 72,000 new coronavirus cases were found in Israel yesterday. Correspondent Pierre Klochendler has more details on the situation.
Israeli AG: Chances of a Netanyahu plea deal - slim
Fresh reports indicate little if any progress at all in the context between the former Israeli Prime Minister and the country's attorney general.
Fresh reports indicate little if any progress at all in the context between the former Israeli Prime Minister and the country's attorney general.
Johnson faces pressure to resign over party scandal
While he is fighting for his political life, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Wednesday that he would ease coronavirus restrictions in England.
While he is fighting for his political life, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Wednesday that he would ease coronavirus restrictions in England.
Blinken visits Ukraine amid Russia border tensions
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as part of the top American diplomat's effort to defuse tensions with Moscow.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as part of the top American diplomat's effort to defuse tensions with Moscow.
Israel breaks record with over 72,000 daily COVID cases
It is once again a new negative record, over 72,000 new infections. Meanwhile, Israeli mayors push to end quarantine for children.
It is once again a new negative record, over 72,000 new infections. Meanwhile, Israeli mayors push to end quarantine for children.
Iraqi people struggling to preserve fragile democracy
It's not just military bases and embassies being attacked regularly in Iraq, political targets are now the focus of violence as well.
It's not just military bases and embassies being attacked regularly in Iraq, political targets are now the focus of violence as well.
Johnson faces pressure to resign over party scandal
While he is fighting for his political life, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Wednesday that he would ease coronavirus restrictions in England.
While he is fighting for his political life, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Wednesday that he would ease coronavirus restrictions in England.
Blinken visits Ukraine amid Russia border tensions
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as part of the top American diplomat's effort to defuse tensions with Moscow.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as part of the top American diplomat's effort to defuse tensions with Moscow.
Blinken to meet Russian FM amid tensions over Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived today in Kyiv amid concerns voiced by Ukraine and its Western allies over the tens of thousands of Russian troops amassed near the Ukrainian border.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived today in Kyiv amid concerns voiced by Ukraine and its Western allies over the tens of thousands of Russian troops amassed near the Ukrainian border.
Israeli finance Min. calls for end to green pass system
Israeli Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman calls for end to green pass system in public sphere. Dr. John Borowski, Residency Program Director at Maccabi Healthcare Services brings his insight into the subject.
Israeli Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman calls for end to green pass system in public sphere. Dr. John Borowski, Residency Program Director at Maccabi Healthcare Services brings his insight into the subject.
Mass murderer Anders Breivik asks for parole
Anders Behring Breivik, gave a Nazi salute on Tuesday as he arrived in court for a parole hearing that will decide if he should be released after spending 10 years behind bars.
Anders Behring Breivik, gave a Nazi salute on Tuesday as he arrived in court for a parole hearing that will decide if he should be released after spending 10 years behind bars.
Suspense in Israel on potential Netanyahu plea bargain
Opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit’s demand that a plea deal in his criminal trial including for him to leave politics.
Opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit’s demand that a plea deal in his criminal trial including for him to leave politics.
Blinken to meet Russia FM amid tensions over Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken will meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov amid tensions over Ukraine. Oleg Golubenko, political analyst and commentator has more on the story.
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken will meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov amid tensions over Ukraine. Oleg Golubenko, political analyst and commentator has more on the story.
Suspense in Israel on potential Netanyahu plea bargain
Israeli media report Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit intends to tighten his stance on a plea deal with opposition leader Netanyahu. Senior correspondent Owen Alterman has the report.
Israeli media report Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit intends to tighten his stance on a plea deal with opposition leader Netanyahu. Senior correspondent Owen Alterman has the report.
Israel sees almost 130,000 new cases in two days
For the COVID situation in Israel, mayors throughout the country are calling on PM Bennett to immediately stop quarantining for children. More details on the issue with correspondent Jonathan Regev.
For the COVID situation in Israel, mayors throughout the country are calling on PM Bennett to immediately stop quarantining for children. More details on the issue with correspondent Jonathan Regev.
Blinken to meet Russian FM amid tensions over Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed the U.S on Tuesday for a face to face meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Geneva.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed the U.S on Tuesday for a face to face meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Geneva.
Israeli mayors push to end quarantine for children
There's been a petition by a few tens of mayors across the country saying that the price of the quarantine is very heavy on children.
There's been a petition by a few tens of mayors across the country saying that the price of the quarantine is very heavy on children.
NATO chief on Ukraine crisis: Risk of conflict is real
Stoltenberg told reporters NATO allies called on Russia to de-escalate and that any further aggression will come with a high cost for Moscow.
Stoltenberg told reporters NATO allies called on Russia to de-escalate and that any further aggression will come with a high cost for Moscow.
Israel sees another rise in serious cases
Four hundred and ninety-eight people are hospitalized in Israel, and one hundred and thirty-five of them are in critical condition. The Health Ministry released only partial data Tuesday due to technical problems.
Four hundred and ninety-eight people are hospitalized in Israel, and one hundred and thirty-five of them are in critical condition. The Health Ministry released only partial data Tuesday due to technical problems.
Israel's Education Minister: Stop unnecessary isolation
There's been a petition by a few tens of mayors across the country saying that the price of the quarantine is very heavy on children.
There's been a petition by a few tens of mayors across the country saying that the price of the quarantine is very heavy on children.
Israel exoatmospheric anti-missile test 'successful'
The Israeli Ministry of Defense, alongside the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, conducted a successful flight test of the Arrow Weapon System and the Arrow 3 interceptor.
The Israeli Ministry of Defense, alongside the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, conducted a successful flight test of the Arrow Weapon System and the Arrow 3 interceptor.
Nearly 500 hospitalized with coronavirus in Israel
Four hundred and ninety-eight people are hospitalized in Israel, and one hundred and thirty-five of them are in critical condition. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister announced that between twenty-five to thirty million antigen tests will be distributed for ...
Four hundred and ninety-eight people are hospitalized in Israel, and one hundred and thirty-five of them are in critical condition. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister announced that between twenty-five to thirty million antigen tests will be distributed for ...
Suspense in Israel on potential Netanyahu plea bargain
Suspense continues in the country on the potential plea bargain that Benjamin Netanyahu wish to do. Senior correspondent Owen Alterman has the latest.
Suspense continues in the country on the potential plea bargain that Benjamin Netanyahu wish to do. Senior correspondent Owen Alterman has the latest.
Report: Israeli police uses NSO spyware on citizens
According to a report, Israeli police has used NSO spyware on citizens. Amir Cahane, researcher from Israel Democracy Institute brings his insight on the subject.
According to a report, Israeli police has used NSO spyware on citizens. Amir Cahane, researcher from Israel Democracy Institute brings his insight on the subject.
Saudi-Led coalition launches strikes on Yemeni capital
According to local news in Yemen, at least 20 people have been killed by airstrikes as the Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthi rebels.
According to local news in Yemen, at least 20 people have been killed by airstrikes as the Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthi rebels.
Report: Israeli police uses NSO spyware on citizens
The Police has been using Israeli-tech firm NSO's controversial "Pegasus" spyware to remotely hack the phones of Israeli citizens without a search warrant.
The Police has been using Israeli-tech firm NSO's controversial "Pegasus" spyware to remotely hack the phones of Israeli citizens without a search warrant.
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Spanish PM: Djokovic must follow health rules to enter
The entrance of Novak Djokovic to Spain is not yet secured.
The entrance of Novak Djokovic to Spain is not yet secured.
Australia, NZ send reconnaissance flights to Tonga
Australia and New Zealand have sent reconnaissance flights to the Tonga Islands after the underwater volcanic eruption of last week.Have more in the report.
Australia and New Zealand have sent reconnaissance flights to the Tonga Islands after the underwater volcanic eruption of last week.Have more in the report.
Israel exoatmospheric anti-missile test 'successful'
In Israel, the exoatmospheric anti-missile test conducted by the Israeli Minister of Defense and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency is 'successful'.
In Israel, the exoatmospheric anti-missile test conducted by the Israeli Minister of Defense and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency is 'successful'.