Warry of infection risks, education chief says 'we must get used to living this way this year' as about 250,000 students in quarantine after coming into contact with patient or contracting virus

UAE consul-general hopes controversial deal goes through and believes robust trade between the two countries would 'easily' surpass $1 billion within a year if COVID-19 pandemic abates

Since Israel reinstated its indoor mask mandate at the end of June amid resurging COVID-19 cases, several violent incidents recorded against law enforcement and others asking citizens to wear a masl in public places

IDF liaison to Palestinians says government approved expanding enclave's fishing zone, opening border crossing, increasing water supply, and increasing number of Gazan merchants allowed into Israel

After many in Gaza and West Bank shunned the vaccine due to misinformation, officials in the enclave now offers a chance to win $200 by getting inoculated, leading to a jump in vaccinations that was also registered in Palestinian Authority

PM's pick - known only as R. until his appointment is approved by the government - has a career spanning over three decades in Israel's defense establishment; 'I have no doubt that he will lead the service to new heights of excellence,' Bennett says