Israel has announced the fourth doze of covid-19 vaccine for people older than 60 to be rolled out with immediate effect. It is to be taken by senior citizens, health workers and people with a suppressed immune system.

Israel to roll out fourth doze of Covid-19 vaccine for seniors and health workers

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 direct negotiations between Israel & Palestine

Amid the ongoing tensions between Iran, the US and Israel on the revival of the nuclear deal, Iran's forces conduct war games as a show of strength.

Iran's revolutionary guards conduct war games amid heightened tensions with US-Israel

India at UNSC meeting agrees to support direct talks between Israel & Palestine to resolve issues

Amid Iran's ongoing tensions with US and Israel, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is in Israel on a 3-day trip to discuss Iran.

US NSA Jake Sullivan embarks to Israel on a 3-day trip to hold Iran talks

Iran's elite revolutionary guards fire ballistic missiles amid tensions with Israel, US

US NSA Jake Sullivan is in Israel on a 3-day trip to discuss Iran

Iran holds military drills as a show of strength to US & Israel amid tensions regarding Nuclear deal

Amid the global spread of Omicron cases, Israel PM Naftali Bennett warned citizens about the threat and said that the fifth COVID wave has begun.

Israel PM Naftali Bennett: The fifth wave of COVID-19 has begun

The Israeli Sea Turtle Rescue Centre releases two sea turtles that were injured during a fishing incident earlier this year back to sea, following treatment and full recovery.

Israel rescue centre releases sea turtles back into the sea

The Israel government add 10 new countries to the list of destinations designated “red” due to high COVID-19 infections rates, as Israel braces for a wave of new cases driven by the Omicron variant of covid-19.

Israel all set to expand no-fly list amid Omicron scare

As the omicron coronavirus variant takes hold across the world, Israel has added the United States to its no-fly list. Canada, Germany, Turkey and Morocco are also added to the list.

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Israel has introduced fresh travel restrictions ahead of the holiday season in the wake of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant. The government is being cautious to limit the spread of the virus.

Israel shuts border ahead of holiday season amid Omicron fears

Israel has arrested four Palestinians suspected of shooting of an Israeli man in the West Bank earlier this week, here we bring in all the latest.

Israeli troops arrests four Palestinians, suspected of killing an Israeli man

Ukraine's ambassador to Israel said that Kyiv could recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Kyiv also plans to open an embassy branch there to promote bilateral ties.

Kyiv could open an embassy branch in Jerusalem after recognising it as Israel's capital

Amid the ongoing talks for the revival of the Iran nuclear deal, Iranian state media warns Israel of any 'wrong move'. Iran has meanwhile enriched Uranium to unprecedented levels.

Iran nuclear deal talks: Iranian state media warns Israel of any 'wrong move'

Israel has blocked a major deal with the UAE which was to transport oil from the Gulf to Europe via an Israeli port city that houses fragile coral reefs, the announcement not could lead to the cancellation of the deal.

Israel blocks oil pipeline deal with UAE

Iran makes it clear that they won't allow camera access at their Nuclear site until all sanctions are lifted. They also demand to keep all the camera recordings.

Iran: No UN camera access at the Nuclear site until all sanctions are lifted

Iran's state-run newspapers published an article Wednesday threatening to attack Israel with airstrikes for "just one wrong move".

Iranian state media warns Israel with airstrikes for any 'wrong move'

Amid tensions over Iran's nuclear programme, the United States has reportedly refused to speed up the delivery of two tanker aircraft to Israel.

US rejects Israeli request for tanker aircraft as Iran plans advance

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that Quad consisting of the US, Japan, Australia, and India is "very much for real" and has moved "very effectively and well" in the past year.

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Israel imposes fresh travel restrictions, shuts border ahead of holiday season

Naftali Bennett landed in Abu Dhabi as the first Israeli Prime Minister to visit the UAE. What does Saudi Arabia make of the growing proximity between Israel and the UAE? Is this the twilight of Riyadh's Arab dominance? Palki Sharma tells you

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As Omicron cases are rapidly spreading all across the world, a latest study has revealed that a three-shot course of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine offers protection against the new variant, Omicron.&nbsp;The study was carried out by the Sheba Medical Center and the Health Ministry’s Central Virology Laboratory.&nbsp;

As a part of the study,&nbsp;a comparison was made between the blood of 20 people who had received two vaccine doses 5-6 months prior to the same number of people who had received a booster just a month before.&nbsp;

The findings are very similar to those of a study presented by Pfizer-BioNTech a week before. The study stated that the vaccine neutralises the Omicron variant of coronavirus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/study-demonstrates-three-doses-of-pfizer-biontech-vaccine-neutralises-omicron-variant-435221">Also read |&nbsp;Study demonstrates three doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine neutralises Omicron variant</a>

Omicron counts more than 30 mutations on the spike protein. The company has said that although two doses of the vaccine offer a high level of protection, the third jab increases efficacy by 25 per cent.&nbsp;

According to a report by Times of Israel, Prof. Gili Regev Yochay of Sheba Medical Center has deemed her research as “very worrisome."&nbsp;

However, she further said that it also gives a little optimism regarding the power of boosters to fight Omicron.

“The fact that Omicron is somewhat resistant to the vaccine is very much apparent when you’re only with two doses, and much less substantive after a third dose, she said during a media briefing.&nbsp;

Pfizer is expected to deliver an Omicron-based vaccine in March 2022. It is currently under development by BioNTech.

(With inputs from agencies)

As Omicron cases are rapidly spreading all across the world, a latest study has revealed that a three-shot course of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine offers protection against the new variant, Omicron.

As Omicron cases are rapidly spreading all across the world, a latest study has revealed that a three-shot course of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine offers protection against the new variant, Omicron. The study was carried out by the Sheba Medical Center and the Health Ministry’s Central Virology Laboratory. As a part of the study, a comparison was made between the blood of 20 people who had received two vaccine doses 5-6 months prior to the same number of people who had received a booster just a month before. The findings are very similar to those of a study presented by Pfizer-BioNTech a week before. The study stated that the vaccine neutralises the Omicron variant of coronavirus. Also read | Study demonstrates three doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine neutralises Omicron variant Omicron counts more than 30 mutations on the spike protein. The company has said that although two doses of the vaccine offer a high level of protection, the third jab increases efficacy by 25 per cent. According to a report by Times of Israel, Prof. Gili Regev Yochay of Sheba Medical Center has deemed her research as “very worrisome." However, she further said that it also gives a little optimism regarding the power of boosters to fight Omicron. “The fact that Omicron is somewhat resistant to the vaccine is very much apparent when you’re only with two doses, and much less substantive after a third dose, she said during a media briefing. Pfizer is expected to deliver an Omicron-based vaccine in March 2022. It is currently under development by BioNTech. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli study finds Pfizer booster to be effective against Omicron variant

Amid a surge in tensions with Iran, Israel PM Naftali Bennett embarks on his first visit to UAE. PM Bennett is all set to meet UAE's de facto ruler.

Israel PM Naftali Bennett is on his first visit to UAE amid a rise in tensions with Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has met with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed at his private palace in Abu Dhabi.

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett meets UAE Crown Prince in Abu Dhabi for historic visit

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday. Bennett was received by an honor guard and welcomed by the UAE's foreign minister, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett on historic visit to UAE as Iran tensions surge

Amid the ongoing nuclear deal talks involving world leaders, Iran issues a strict warning to US and Israel from holding military drills to prepare for military action on Iran's nuclear and military facilities.

Iran issues a warning to US & Israel from attacking its nuclear facilities amid Vienna talks

Former US president Donal Trump went on a tirade against his ‘close ally and friend’ Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s former prime minister, accusing him of ‘disloyalty’ after he had congratulated&nbsp;Joe Biden for winning the 2020 presidential elections.

Talking to a US-based news website Axios, Trump blasted Netanyahu, saying, “It was early. Ok? Let’s put it this way —he greeted him very early. Earlier than most world leaders. I've not spoken to him since.”

Trump said he values ‘loyalty’, adding that he never expected Netanyahu to change sides so quickly.

“Nobody did more for Bibi. I liked Bibi. I still like Bibi,” Trump said, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname.

“There was no one who did for Israel more than I did. And the first person to run to greet Joe Biden was Netanyahu. And not only did he congratulate him —he did it in a video,” he said.

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“If you look at the leaders of other countries — like Brazil —he waited months. Putin. Many other leaders. Mexico. All of them also felt that the election was over. But they, too, were waiting. No one did more than me for Bibi. Money too. We gave them a lot of money and gave them soldiers. We did everything.”

Netanyahu had in fact congratulated Biden the day after the results were called in his favour on November 8, 2020.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-would-have-won-if-us-election-were-held-today-poll-434920">Donald Trump would have won if US election were held today: Poll</a>

At that time, Netanyahu in the post said that he and Biden have had a “long &amp; warm” personal relationship for almost 40 years and sees him as “a great friend of Israel” and looks forward to working together.

But in a separate Twitter post, Netanyahu did, however, thank Trump “for the friendship you have shown the state of Israel and me personally, for recognizing Jerusalem and the Golan, for standing up to Iran, for the historic peace accords and for bringing the American-Israeli alliance to unprecedented heights.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Former US president Donal Trump went on a tirade against his ‘close ally and friend’ Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s former prime minister, accusing him of ‘disloyalty’ after he had congratulated Joe Biden for winning the 2020 presidential elections.

Former US president Donal Trump went on a tirade against his ‘close ally and friend’ Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s former prime minister, accusing him of ‘disloyalty’ after he had congratulated Joe Biden for winning the 2020 presidential elections. Talking to a US-based news website Axios, Trump blasted Netanyahu, saying, “It was early. Ok? Let’s put it this way —he greeted him very early. Earlier than most world leaders. I've not spoken to him since.” Trump said he values ‘loyalty’, adding that he never expected Netanyahu to change sides so quickly. “Nobody did more for Bibi. I liked Bibi. I still like Bibi,” Trump said, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname. “There was no one who did for Israel more than I did. And the first person to run to greet Joe Biden was Netanyahu. And not only did he congratulate him —he did it in a video,” he said. Also read | Donald Trump, banned on Twitter and FB, to launch his own social network “If you look at the leaders of other countries — like Brazil —he waited months. Putin. Many other leaders. Mexico. All of them also felt that the election was over. But they, too, were waiting. No one did more than me for Bibi. Money too. We gave them a lot of money and gave them soldiers. We did everything.” Netanyahu had in fact congratulated Biden the day after the results were called in his favour on November 8, 2020. Also read | Donald Trump would have won if US election were held today: Poll At that time, Netanyahu in the post said that he and Biden have had a “long & warm” personal relationship for almost 40 years and sees him as “a great friend of Israel” and looks forward to working together. But in a separate Twitter post, Netanyahu did, however, thank Trump “for the friendship you have shown the state of Israel and me personally, for recognizing Jerusalem and the Golan, for standing up to Iran, for the historic peace accords and for bringing the American-Israeli alliance to unprecedented heights.” (With inputs from agencies)

Trumps blasts ‘disloyal and ungrateful’ Netanyahu for congratulating Biden after presidential polls

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