Israel advances plans for 7,000 new settler homes, places E1 project back on docket
Israel is seeking to once again advance the highly controversial E1 settlement project that would bisect Palestinian contiguity in the West Bank, as it also green-lit plans Thursday for more than 7,000 new settlement homes, the largest number ever authorized in one sitting.
Israeli scientists cure Alzheimer’s disease in mice, “optimistic” about future cure for humans
In ground-breaking research that may prove vital to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s in humans, Israeli neuroscientists have been able to completely cure 30 mice with the disease by giving them a synthetic molecule that might eventually be developed into a drug for people, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israeli strike on Damascus targeted Iranian and Syrian drone experts — report
An airstrike in Damascus over the weekend that was attributed to Israel targeted a meeting of Syrian and Iranian experts in producing drones, according to a report Wednesday.
Palestinians say 11 killed, 102 hurt in Nablus clashes between gunmen, Israeli forces
Eleven Palestinians were killed as heavy gun battles broke out between Israeli forces and gunmen Wednesday in Nablus after the military entered the northern West Bank city to arrest a number of terror suspects.
Knesset shoots down opposition bill to enable adoption for same sex couples
The Knesset rejected on Wednesday an opposition lawmaker’s bill that sought to officially enable same-sex couples and single people to adopt children.
4.5-magnitude tremor felt in Israel amid uptick in seismic activity
The Israel Geological Institute said a 4.5-magnitude tremor was recorded in the country on Wednesday morning, for the second time this week.
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