9 Best Articles in 2021
The New York Times
Israel Kills Dozens at Gaza Border as U.S. Embassy Opens in Jerusalem
The New York Times
~20 min read · From 2018 · The relocation of the embassy from Tel Aviv, timed for Israel’s 70th anniversary, was celebrated by many Israelis and enraged Palestinians.
Elad Gil
Why Has Israel Succeeded At COVID Vaccination?
Elad Gil
8 min read · Jan 14th · Israel has pulled ahead of much in the world in its rate of vaccinating its citizens - with roughly 1% of the entire population vaccinated p...
The Atlantic
What the Media Gets Wrong About Israel
The Atlantic
20+ min read · From 2017 · The news tells us less about Israel than about the people writing the news, a former AP reporter says.
The New York Times
Israel Picks Identity Over Democracy. More Nations May Follow.
The New York Times
7 min read · From 2018 · Israelis are less alone than they once were in questioning the half-century-old consensus that democracy should always prevail over national identity.
timesofisrael.com
Israel sees 60% drop in hospitalizations for age 60-plus 3 weeks after 1st shot
timesofisrael.com
3 min read · Jan 24th · Full effects of Pfizer’s shots only kick in around a month after inoculation, but data from Israel shows there is a stark drop in infections even before that point
The New York Times
How Israel Became a World Leader in Vaccinating Against Covid-19
The New York Times
~11 min read · Jan 2nd · Badly hit by the coronavirus, Israel has distributed the first of two vaccine doses to more than 10 percent of its population. Prime Minister Netanyahu is leading the charge, bolstering his own…
Our World in Data
Vaccinations and the impact of COVID-19 – our continuously-updated data for Israel
Our World in Data
1 min read · Feb 8th · Israel has been vaccinating its population the fastest against COVID-19. Track how the pandemic in the country is evolving.
Forbes
Inside Israel's Secret Startup Machine
Forbes
~17 min read · From 2016 · The Israel Defense Forces' clandestine Unit 8200 isn't just the mythical cybersecurity and spy squad. It's probably the best school for entrepreneurship in the world, spawning hundreds of game-changing tech startups. Here's a definitive look inside.
The Economist
How fast can vaccination against covid-19 make a difference?
The Economist
4 min read · Jan 21st · Israel has some answers
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The New York Times
Opinion | My Child Asks, ‘Can Israel Destroy Our Building if the Power Is Out?’
The New York Times
5 min read · May 13th · Being a good parent in Gaza means developing a knack for what Israel’s drones and F-16’s will do next.
CNN
Israel ramps up airstrikes as barrage of rockets from Gaza continues
CNN
4 min read · May 11th · Tensions between Israel and Palestinians escalated further on Tuesday as Palestinian militants in Gaza fired hundreds of rockets into Israel, which in turn ramped up airstrikes on the coastal enclave,…
The Associated Press
Global rights group accuses Israel of apartheid, persecution
The Associated Press
4 min read · Apr 28th · JERUSALEM (AP) — One of the world's best-known human rights groups said Tuesday that Israel is guilty of the international crimes of apartheid and persecution because of discriminatory policies toward…
The New York Times
Iran Rattled as Israel Repeatedly Strikes Key Targets
The New York Times
8 min read · Apr 20th · Recent attacks suggest that Israel has a clandestine network inside Iran and that Iranian security services have been powerless to break it.
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The Jerusalem Post
Former Israeli space security chief says aliens exist, humanity not ready
The Jerusalem Post
2 min read · 2020-12-07 · This "Galactic Federation" has supposedly been in contact with Israel and the US for years, but are keeping themselves a secret to prevent hysteria until humanity is ready.
Forbes
Israel's New Top Unicorn: Monday.com Hits $1.9 Billion Valuation With $150 Million Raise
Forbes
3 min read · 2019-07-30 · Israel has a new most valuable tech startup: Monday.com, the work software company now valued at $1.9 billion after a $150 million funding round its founders say could be the last before an IPO.
The Daily Beast
‘The Second Wave’ of COVID Hits Israel Like a Tsunami
The Daily Beast
4 min read · 2020-07-08 · Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, Israel has lost control of the contagion, the economy is cratering, unemployment’s at 23 percent, and the new government is crumbling.
Science Magazine
School openings across globe suggest ways to keep coronavirus at bay, despite outbreaks
Science Magazine
~13 min read · 2020-07-07 · Science explores reopening strategies from South Africa to Finland to Israel
amnestyusa.org
Where Do Many Police Departments Train? In Israel
amnestyusa.org
3 min read · 2020-05-31 · U.S. law enforcement agencies need partners for effective training to strengthen their identified weak areas. Israel is not such a partner.
BBC News (World)
Israel and UAE strike historic peace deal
BBC News (World)
3 min read · 2020-08-13 · Israel and the United Arab Emirates agree to normalise relations in the third Israel-Arab peace deal.
The New York Times
When Covid Subsided, Israel Reopened Its Schools. It Didn’t Go Well.
The New York Times
10 min read · 2020-08-04 · As countries consider back-to-school strategies for the fall, a coronavirus outbreak at a Jerusalem high school offers a cautionary tale.
The New York Times
Opinion | My Child Asks, ‘Can Israel Destroy Our Building if the Power Is Out?’
The New York Times
5 min read · May 13th · Being a good parent in Gaza means developing a knack for what Israel’s drones and F-16’s will do next.
The New York Times
How Israel Caught Russian Hackers Scouring the World for U.S. Secrets
The New York Times
8 min read · From 2017 · Exploiting the popular Kaspersky antivirus software, Russian hackers searched millions of computers for American intelligence keywords. Israeli intelligence tipped off American officials.
