In a first, a women-only unit seems to be in the making in Israel. The unit seems to have been carved out for religious female soldiers, who want to serve on the frontlines, but have “modesty” concerns about being in close quarters with male troops, said a report. &nbsp;

This comes as women army officers around the world have reported several issues in working along with men. &nbsp;

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Taking a step towards resolving such kinds of issues, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is reportedly creating a new women-only combat unit, the Times of Israel report said. &nbsp;

It will surely alleviate some concerns of these women. &nbsp;

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From March, the army will assign conscripts from women enlisting for combat roles into the new platoon. It will be established within an existing border defence unit, which will have officers of both genders, the report said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The move will allow more women to serve in this fighting unit, which has been based on practical considerations and not a “social agenda,” it said citing IDF. &nbsp;

There are single-sex military units already present for religious men, who have similar concerns, the paper said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In a first, a women-only unit seems to be in the making in Israel. The unit seems to have been carved out for religious female soldiers, who want to serve on the frontlines, but have “modesty” concerns about being in close quarters with male troops, said a report.

In a first, a women-only unit seems to be in the making in Israel. The unit seems to have been carved out for religious female soldiers, who want to serve on the frontlines, but have “modesty” concerns about being in close quarters with male troops, said a report. This comes as women army officers around the world have reported several issues in working along with men. Also Read: In a rare feat, UK’s Sikh army officer becomes first woman of colour to ski solo to South Pole Taking a step towards resolving such kinds of issues, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is reportedly creating a new women-only combat unit, the Times of Israel report said. It will surely alleviate some concerns of these women. Also Read: US will act ‘decisively’ if Russia invades, says Biden in phone call with Ukraine President From March, the army will assign conscripts from women enlisting for combat roles into the new platoon. It will be established within an existing border defence unit, which will have officers of both genders, the report said. The move will allow more women to serve in this fighting unit, which has been based on practical considerations and not a “social agenda,” it said citing IDF. There are single-sex military units already present for religious men, who have similar concerns, the paper said. (With inputs from agencies)

All-women combat platoon on cards in Israel, says report

The rapidly spreading Omicron variant is becoming a major challenge for the health authorities in Israel the healthcare system there is struggling to conduct enough Covid 19 tests.

Israel shifts focus to rapid tests amid Omicron surge

Israeli the healthcare system there is struggling to conduct enough Covid 19 tests

As the Omicron variant continues to spread, countries have started offering booster doses in order to build resistance against the infection but Israel is now far ahead of the curve. PM Naftali Bennett announced that the country will now be offering a fourth dose of the Covid- 19 vaccine to people over 60 and the health workers.

Israel approves fourth Covid-19 shot for people over 60 and health workers

As the Omicron variant continues to wreak havoc around the globe, different countries have started to offer booster shots to try and improve the resistance that people have in their immunity. Israel has now announced that it will be offering not just a third but a fourth doze of covid-19 vaccine.

Israel offers fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Israel approves the 4th COVID jab as a booster dose amid rapidly rising COVID-19 cases fueled by the Omicron variant.

Israel approves 2nd booster dose for elderly, health workers against Omicron

The Israeli military has launched missile strikes against targets in the Gaza strip. A video coming in from the region shows three huge explosions as Israeli fighter jets were heard flying over the area.

The Israeli military has launched missile strikes against targets in the Gaza strip

Israel has signed a deal with the United States to buy 12 Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) CH-53K helicopters and two Boeing Co (BA.N) KC-46 refuelling planes, the Israeli Defence Ministry said on Friday, estimating the total price at around $3.1 billion.The deal, signed on Thursday, is part of an upgrade of Israel's air force capabilities and includes an option to buy six additional helicopters.

Israel signs deal with US to buy helicopters to upgrade capabilities of its air force

Amid rising COVID-19 cases due to Omicron variant, Israel approves 4th COVID shot as a booster

As the Omicron variant of coronavirus continues to torment several countries in the world, Israel has decided to administer a fourth dose of vaccine to people, who are most vulnerable to COVID-19. The country has become the first country to do so. &nbsp;&nbsp;

At a press conference late on Thursday, Nachman Ash, the director general of the health ministry, announced the decision. &nbsp;

The move comes as the country braces for new wave of infections, which are being fuelled by Omicron. &nbsp;

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Ash said the decision has been taken on the basis of research. After assessment of the situation, the officials will also consider expanding the administration of the fourth dose to more people. &nbsp;

Earlier, Israel had also got its first shipment of pills, which can help treat the worst effects of Covid on Thursday. &nbsp;

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A year ago, Israel was one of the first countries to roll out vaccination programme with the help of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine. &nbsp;

It also offered boosters last summer to its citizens. &nbsp;

But still it witnessed a wave of infections, which was blamed on the Delta variant of coronavirus. The officials have also warned of another wave, which may get driven by the fast-spreading Omicron. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

As the Omicron variant of coronavirus continues to torment several countries in the world, Israel has decided to administer a fourth dose of vaccine to people, who are most vulnerable to COVID-19.

As the Omicron variant of coronavirus continues to torment several countries in the world, Israel has decided to administer a fourth dose of vaccine to people, who are most vulnerable to COVID-19. The country has become the first country to do so. At a press conference late on Thursday, Nachman Ash, the director general of the health ministry, announced the decision. The move comes as the country braces for new wave of infections, which are being fuelled by Omicron. Also Read: FDA plans to allow 12- to 15-year-olds to receive Pfizer boosters Ash said the decision has been taken on the basis of research. After assessment of the situation, the officials will also consider expanding the administration of the fourth dose to more people. Earlier, Israel had also got its first shipment of pills, which can help treat the worst effects of Covid on Thursday. Also Read: UK falls short of self-testing kits amid coronavirus wave A year ago, Israel was one of the first countries to roll out vaccination programme with the help of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine. It also offered boosters last summer to its citizens. But still it witnessed a wave of infections, which was blamed on the Delta variant of coronavirus. The officials have also warned of another wave, which may get driven by the fast-spreading Omicron. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel to administer fourth dose of vaccine to most vulnerable to COVID-19

Israel approves 4th COVID dose as a booster against Omicron wave

According to Israeli scientists, symptoms of autism can be detected within the first year of one’s birth based on the proper identification of symptoms.

Studies were conducted by the Mifne Center for Early Intervention in the Treatment of Autism and the Weisfeld School of Social Work Continuing Education Unit at Bar-Ilan University

Both studies were published in the peer-reviewed academic periodical International Journal of Pediatrics &amp; Neonatal Care in December. But, both differed in their methodology.&nbsp;

The <a href="https://img.mako.co.il/2021/12/15/articleIJPNC178.pdf?Partner=interlink">first study</a> focused on early detection of autism based on video recordings of infants, while the second one compared the impact of early treatments that began at two different stages in life.

The first study used the video recordings of 110 infants (84 boys and 26 girls) who were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder between the ages of 2 and 3.

The scientists had analysed the video clips of the infants during the first year of their lives that were filmed by the parents.

Notably, the parents had no suspicion regarding possible autism diagnosis at the time of filming, so the videos were used as a control group.

While analysing the clips, the scientists detected a number of symptoms such as aversion to touch, delayed motor development, excessive activity or passivity, lack of reactions, refusing to eat, an accelerated head circumference growth and a lack of eye contact.

Based on these findings, the scientists postulated that 89 per cent of the symptoms could be observed when the baby was just 4-6 months of age—which is difficult for parents to interpret these symptoms.

Keeping this in mind, the scientists at Mifne Center developed a screening tool known as ESPASSI to detect infants at risk for autism and used as a pilot at Ichilov Hospital.

The <a href="https://img.mako.co.il/2021/12/15/articleIJPNC179.pdf?Partner=interlink">second study </a>compared the effectiveness of treatments on 45 toddlers between 1-2 years of age and 39 toddlers between 2-3 years of age. All of the infants were being treated at the Mifne Center.

All of the babies were undergoing therapeutic therapy which is based on family therapy and attachment theory, which necessitates the entire family be given support and learn necessary coping skills.

Overall, reducing the time between early detection and therapy was found to have been far more successful in preventing neurodevelopment from severely deviating.

It also is important for another aspect: the family. When a parent is in constant worry, this essentially triggers a vicious cycle of sorts, something that is very harmful for neurodevelopment.

If the parents have the appropriate knowledge, support and coping mechanisms, however, they can properly help their child develop, the study found

“These two studies confirm that there is a window of opportunity and it makes complete sense that early detection and intervention will affect neuroanatomical development components at a stage which is most influential for the rapidly developing brain,” Alonim, scientist and lead author of both studies, said in a statement.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

According to Israeli scientists, symptoms of autism can be detected within the first year of one’s birth based on the proper identification of symptoms. Studies were conducted by the Mifne Center for Early Intervention in the Treatment of Autism and the Weisfeld School of Social Work Continuing Education Unit at Bar-Ilan University Both studies were published in the peer-reviewed academic periodical International Journal of Pediatrics & Neonatal Care in December.

According to Israeli scientists, symptoms of autism can be detected within the first year of one’s birth based on the proper identification of symptoms. Studies were conducted by the Mifne Center for Early Intervention in the Treatment of Autism and the Weisfeld School of Social Work Continuing Education Unit at Bar-Ilan University Both studies were published in the peer-reviewed academic periodical International Journal of Pediatrics & Neonatal Care in December. But, both differed in their methodology. The first study focused on early detection of autism based on video recordings of infants, while the second one compared the impact of early treatments that began at two different stages in life. The first study used the video recordings of 110 infants (84 boys and 26 girls) who were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder between the ages of 2 and 3. The scientists had analysed the video clips of the infants during the first year of their lives that were filmed by the parents. Notably, the parents had no suspicion regarding possible autism diagnosis at the time of filming, so the videos were used as a control group. While analysing the clips, the scientists detected a number of symptoms such as aversion to touch, delayed motor development, excessive activity or passivity, lack of reactions, refusing to eat, an accelerated head circumference growth and a lack of eye contact. Based on these findings, the scientists postulated that 89 per cent of the symptoms could be observed when the baby was just 4-6 months of age—which is difficult for parents to interpret these symptoms. Keeping this in mind, the scientists at Mifne Center developed a screening tool known as ESPASSI to detect infants at risk for autism and used as a pilot at Ichilov Hospital. The second study compared the effectiveness of treatments on 45 toddlers between 1-2 years of age and 39 toddlers between 2-3 years of age. All of the infants were being treated at the Mifne Center. All of the babies were undergoing therapeutic therapy which is based on family therapy and attachment theory, which necessitates the entire family be given support and learn necessary coping skills. Overall, reducing the time between early detection and therapy was found to have been far more successful in preventing neurodevelopment from severely deviating. It also is important for another aspect: the family. When a parent is in constant worry, this essentially triggers a vicious cycle of sorts, something that is very harmful for neurodevelopment. If the parents have the appropriate knowledge, support and coping mechanisms, however, they can properly help their child develop, the study found “These two studies confirm that there is a window of opportunity and it makes complete sense that early detection and intervention will affect neuroanatomical development components at a stage which is most influential for the rapidly developing brain,” Alonim, scientist and lead author of both studies, said in a statement. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli scientists devise new way to detect autism symptoms in newborns

Israel has struck the Syrian port of Latakia for the second time in one month. It also plans to send more settlers into the Golan Heights along the Syrian border. What is Israel up to? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Why is Israel striking Syrian facilities?

Amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz meets with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas. Meanwhile, the opposition in Israel has slammed the government move.

Israel Defence Minister Benny Gantz meets with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas

In a first, Israel reports its first death case from the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Israel has also revised restrictions with the surge in cases.

Israel reports its first death caused due to Omicron as 84-year-old woman dies

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas made a rare visit to Israel Tuesday for talks with Defence Minister Benny Gantz, that the defence ministry said focused on security and civil matters. According to a statement by the Israeli defence ministry Gantz told Abbas that he intended to "continue to promote actions to strengthen confidence in the economic and civilian fields, as agreed during their last meeting."

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas meets Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz

Israel reports its first death caused due to the Omicron variant of COVID-19

Israel is also facing a double wammy. There's a serious outbreak of avian flu that has been reported in Israel. Authorities have warned of an egg shortage due to the culling of poultry birds that is being done to stop the flu.

Poultry birds culled in order to stop avian flu spread in Israel

An Israeli hospital administered a second round of booster shots to a test group of health workers on Monday. The trial aimed at gauging whether a second booster will help contend with the fast-spreading Omicron variant.

Israeli hospital launches first test of second COVID-19 booster jab

Israel carried out yet another airstrike in the Syrian port of Latakia. According to the Syrian news agency Sana, the Israeli warplanes fired missiles on the port off the coastal city of Latakia on Tuesday morning causing large explosions and fires.

Israel carried out yet another airstrike in the Syrian port of Latakia

Israel launched an airstrike on the Syrian port of Latakia causing large explosions and fires. This is the second such attack that the state of Israel has carried out in Syrian territory in a month.

Israel airstrikes key Syrian port of Latakia for second time this month

Israel is all set to begin administering a fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot to 150 healthcare workers in a trial aimed at gauging whether a second booster is necessary nationwide.

Israel to test a second booster shot, trials to examine booster's effect on antibodies

In a first, a person in Israel has been vaccinated with a fourth coronavirus vaccine. This was done as a part of the study to see if the country will go ahead and approve the measure in a bid to curb the growing wave of Covid infections triggered by the Omicron variant. There are a total of 150 subjects and all of these are medical staff.&nbsp;

Speaking about the study, a spokesman said, it "will zero in on efficacy of the vaccine in producing antibodies, and safety, in order to ascertain if a fourth vaccine is needed in general."

This comes a few days after an expert panel suggested that Israel should become the first country to offer a fourth dose. This is specifically for those aged over 60 and medical workers.

Israel has been experiencing a sudden spike in cases due to the Omicron variant. There are a little over 1,000 cases of the Omicron variant in Israel.

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Several health officials have warned that the new Covid variant is the reason for an upcoming fifth wave of infections.&nbsp;

In a bid to fight the virus, the government has imposed restrictions. New rules for the education sector have also come into play.&nbsp;

As per the new restrictions, classes for students in grades 7-12 in communities listed as 'red' or 'orange' will only be allowed to open for offline learning where 70 per cent of students have received the first dose of the vaccine.

Students in classes with less than 70 per cent vaccinated students will be taken online. For communities listed as 'green' and 'yellow', classes will be conducted regularly.&nbsp;

As per ministry data, nearly 63 per cent of Israel's population have received the first two vaccine doses. Also, almost 45 per cent have also received a third dose.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a first, a person in Israel has been vaccinated with a fourth coronavirus vaccine. This was done as a part of the study to see if the country will go ahead and approve the measure in a bid to curb the growing wave of Covid infections triggered by the Omicron variant.

In a first, a person in Israel has been vaccinated with a fourth coronavirus vaccine. This was done as a part of the study to see if the country will go ahead and approve the measure in a bid to curb the growing wave of Covid infections triggered by the Omicron variant. There are a total of 150 subjects and all of these are medical staff. Speaking about the study, a spokesman said, it "will zero in on efficacy of the vaccine in producing antibodies, and safety, in order to ascertain if a fourth vaccine is needed in general." This comes a few days after an expert panel suggested that Israel should become the first country to offer a fourth dose. This is specifically for those aged over 60 and medical workers. Israel has been experiencing a sudden spike in cases due to the Omicron variant. There are a little over 1,000 cases of the Omicron variant in Israel. Also read | World's first DNA Covid vaccine from India: Cost, features, other details here Several health officials have warned that the new Covid variant is the reason for an upcoming fifth wave of infections. In a bid to fight the virus, the government has imposed restrictions. New rules for the education sector have also come into play. As per the new restrictions, classes for students in grades 7-12 in communities listed as 'red' or 'orange' will only be allowed to open for offline learning where 70 per cent of students have received the first dose of the vaccine. Students in classes with less than 70 per cent vaccinated students will be taken online. For communities listed as 'green' and 'yellow', classes will be conducted regularly. As per ministry data, nearly 63 per cent of Israel's population have received the first two vaccine doses. Also, almost 45 per cent have also received a third dose. (With inputs from agencies)

In a study, Israel vaccinates people with fourth vaccine dose for the first time

Israel Health Ministry to test a second booster shot, 150 healthcare workers to undergo trial

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has announced a plan to double Jewish Israeli settlers in the Golan Heights. This territory was captured by Israel from Syria more than 40 years ago.

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett announces plan to double settlers in occupied Golan Heights

Protestors block the roads leading to the city in Israel PM Naftali Bennett's hometown. Reports of clashes and police brutality have also emerged.

Protests against COVID-19 restrictions erupt near Israel PM Naftali Bennett's house

Israel has announced a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to people older than 16. The additional dose will be given to senior citizens, medical workers, people with suppressed immune system.

Israel announces fourth dose of COVID vaccine

Amid Israel's opposition to revive the nuclear deal with Iran. US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met Israel's prime minister Naftali Bennett in Jerusalem. Sullivan's visit to Israel comes at a critical time as negotiations are ongoing to salvage the nuclear deal with Iran.

US NSA Jake Sullivan meets PM Naftali Bennett amid slow-moving Iran Nuclear deal talks

US NSA Jake Sullivan calls for joint strategy between US & Israel as he meets PM Naftali Bennett

US NSA Jake Sullivan meets Israel's PM Naftali Bennett in Jerusalem amid ongoing tensions with Iran

TS Tirumurti, the permanent representative of India to the United Nations during a UNSC meeting on Palestine, advocated for the resumption of talks between Israel and Palestine to resolve issues.

India at UNSC meeting says it supports a dialogue between Israel & Palestine for peaceful resolution

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