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Daniel Sokatch, CEO of the New Israel Fund, at his office in Jerusalem, June 4, 2015. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)

Interview

New Israel Fund CEO’s book is a toolbox for US Jews to discuss Israel-Palestine

By Renee Ghert-Zand

In ‘Can We Talk About Israel,’ Daniel Sokatch provides readers of all ages and backgrounds with history and information they can use to engage intelligently about the Jewish state

Daniel Sokatch, CEO of the New Israel Fund, at his office in Jerusalem, June 4, 2015. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)

Interview

New Israel Fund CEO’s book is a toolbox for US Jews to discuss Israel-Palestine

By Renee Ghert-Zand

In ‘Can We Talk About Israel,’ Daniel Sokatch provides readers of all ages and backgrounds with history and information they can use to engage intelligently about the Jewish state

Medical technicians test passengers for COVID-19 at Ben Gurion International Airport, on March 8, 2021. (Flash90)

First case of new Delta mutation AY4.2 diagnosed in Israel

By TOI staff and AFP

Boy entering country from Moldova put in isolation after found with subvariant; scientists say no evidence it is more dangerous than Delta, but are watching it closely

Commuters, some wearing face masks to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, wait for an underground train to leave from a station in central London, on October 19, 2021. (Tolga Akmen/AFP)

UK monitoring ‘subvariant’ of Delta strain, says no evidence it’s more viral

By AFP

In this July 12, 2021 file photo, a medical worker administers a shot of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine at a vaccination center in Gostinny Dvor, a huge exhibition place in Moscow, Russia. (AP/Pavel Golovkin)

Under pressure, Israel said set to let in tourists with Russia’s Sputnik vaccine

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett visits students at the Ramon School in Modi'in, on October 12, 2021.(Yossi Aloni/Flash90)

Bennett expands Green Classroom plan as COVID numbers continue to drop

Palestinians clash with police during a protest at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, on October 19, 2021. (Jamal Awad/Flash90)

Palestinians clash with police at Damascus Gate; 22 arrested, 17 wounded

By Aaron Boxerman

Tensions have been rising in the area outside Jerusalem’s Old City for weeks, leading to ‘dozens’ of arrests

Palestinians and their spouses protest to demand West Bank residency cards in front of the PA's Civil Affairs Commission in Ramallah (courtesy: Alaa Mutair)

Israel approves West Bank residency for 4,000 Palestinians, after 10-year freeze

By Aaron Boxerman and Judah Ari Gross

Israeli soldiers block a road near the Gaza border on April 24, 2021 (Flash90)

IDF temporarily closes off areas near Gaza border amid warnings of attack

By Judah Ari Gross

Tales of the Times

The quirky, improbable, infuriating and uplifting

On the road
Shabbat meals now offered to hikers on Israel National Trail

By Jessica Steinberg
Ball's in her court
Gaza’s 1st woman basketball referee takes to the courts

By AFP and TOI staff
Justice lead
Battling injustice, Gal Gadot takes Elle front cover

By Stuart Winer
Pass it here
Stoudemire adds ‘farmer’ to list of post-NBA careers

By julia GERGELY
'History' in the making
At 95, Mel Brooks to finally deliver ‘History of the World: Part II’

By Ron Kampeas
Ageless music
At 80, rabbi rocks liturgical socks off

By Jessica Steinberg
Putin her down
Putin responds to US reporter with sexist remark

By TOI staff and AP
Simantov and mazel tov
Last Jew out of Afghanistan set to land in Israel this week

By TOI staff
Sweet!
Jürgen brings Passover to ‘Great British Bake Off’

By PHILISSA CRAMER
Who by fire
Newly found skeleton may bring fresh insights on Vesuvius eruption

By AFP
Stumped by stew
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By Shira Hanau
Pieces of art
Shredded Banksy canvas sells for record $25.4 million

By Joe JACKSON and Callum PATON
Talking trash
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By AP
Rocket man
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By Hyung-Jin Kim and KIM TONG-HYUNG
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By TOI staff
Mold news
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By Lucie AUBOURG
Beam me up, Bezos
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By Marcia Dunn and RICK TABER
Lollipop guild
Secret candy desk puts sugar coating on US Senate business

By Elodie Cuzin
Golden anniversary
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By Shira Hanau
Around the world
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By Jessica Steinberg

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