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Israelis are the citizens or permanent residents of the State of Israel, a multiethnic state populated by people of different ethnic backgrounds. The largest ethnic groups in Israel are Jews (75%), followed by Arabs (20%) and other minorities (5%). Among the Israeli Jewish population, hundreds of thousands of Jews born in Israel are descended from Ashkenazi Jew, Mizrahi Jews, Sephardi Jews, Ethiopian Jews, and an array of groups from all the Jewish ethnic divisions, though over 50% of Israel's Jewish population is of at least partial Mizrahi descent.

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Israelis celebrate Purim with parade amid tighter COVID restrictions The crowds turned out in spite of COVID-19 restrictions, which included a curfew spanning three nights, to curb Purim festivities amid fresh virus fears. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:50Published 2 days ago

New normal? 'Green Pass' opens music concert to vaccinated Israelis Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:39Published 4 days ago


Ahmed Zaki Yamani, former Saudi oil minister, dies at 90 Yamani spoke to CNN’s John Defterios in 2010 about the 1973 oil embargo saying, it “was meant, and I was behind it, not to hurt the economy, just to attract the international public opinion that.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:03Published 6 days ago

Israelis emerge from Covid-19 lockdown Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:22Published 1 week ago

Tel Aviv pushes COVID-19 vaccine with free food Pizza, hummus, pastry and a cup of coffee were on the menu on Tuesday to entice Israelis to get their COVID-19 vaccinations. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:12Published 2 weeks ago

Huge drop in COVID cases among vaccinated Israelis Israel's largest healthcare provider is reporting a 94% drop in symptomatic COVID-19 infections among 600,000 people who received two doses of the Pfizer's vaccine in the country's biggest study to.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:18Published 2 weeks ago

Israelis tackle lockdown gloom with screaming Tired of COVID-19 confinement and seeking both communion and emotional release, some Israelis have taken to group screaming. Emily Wither reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:34Published 3 weeks ago

Police clash with ultra-Orthodox Israelis resisting Covid-19 rules In ultra-Orthodox areas across Israel, police have clashed with members of the community angry at the government’s attempts to impose nationwide lockdown rules on local schools and synagogues. Many.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:17Published on January 28, 2021

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Half of Israelis support West Bank annexation, poll finds Half of Israelis support annexing parts of the occupied West Bank, although they are divided over whether to take the step without U.S. support, an opinion poll showed on Wednesday. Reuters - Published on June 3, 2020

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Cemeteries off-limits as Israelis honour war dead under coronavirus With military cemeteries and ceremonies off-limits, Israelis went online on Tuesday to honour the dead in annual remembrances held under the shadow of the coronavirus crisis. Reuters - Published on April 28, 2020
Anti-Netanyahu rally draws thousands under coronavirus curbs Wearing face masks, waving black flags and keeping two yards apart, thousands of Israelis demonstrated against prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu under strict coronavirus restrictions on Sunday. Reuters - Published on April 19, 2020

Hamas arrests Palestinians in Gaza for Zoom video chat with Israelis Hamas arrested a Palestinian in Gaza on Thursday, saying that he had taken part in a video conference with Israelis and describing his act as "treason." Reuters - Published on April 9, 2020
Israelis mark Passover, a celebration of freedom, in virtual isolation The Jewish Passover holiday typically draws crowds of Israelis outside to burn heaps of leavened bread, commemorating the Biblical exodus from slavery in Egypt. Reuters - Published on April 8, 2020
Israel seeks immediate resumption of talks on citizens held in Gaza Israel called on Tuesday for the immediate resumption of talks on the return of four Israelis held for years in the Gaza Strip after the Palestinian territory's Hamas rulers said they might be willing.. Reuters - Published on April 7, 2020
Israelis put on coronavirus lockdown for Passover holiday celebration Israelis celebrating the Jewish Passover holiday this week will hold the "seder", the traditional meal celebrating freedom from biblical slavery, confined to their homes under a national coronavirus.. Reuters - Published on April 6, 2020

Protective of religious beards, Israel to produce fitted face masks Israelis who have beards for religious reasons will get the option of custom-made face masks to protect them from the coronavirus rather than being told to shave, a government official said on Monday. Reuters - Published on April 6, 2020
Israelis told to wear face masks in public, mark religious holidays with close family only All Israelis should wear face masks while in public as a precaution against the coronavirus, and upcoming Jewish, Muslim and Christian holidays should be marked only with immediate family, Prime.. Reuters - Published on April 1, 2020
All Israelis must wear face-masks in public as virus precaution: Netanyahu All Israelis must wear face-masks while in public as a precaution against the coronavirus, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday. Reuters - Published on April 1, 2020	1.5 million Israelis using voluntary coronavirus monitoring app Around 1.5 million Israelis have downloaded a mobile app in the past week that alerts users who have crossed paths with a coronavirus patient, according to the Health Ministry, helping to improve.. Reuters - Published on April 1, 2020
Some ultra-Orthodox Israelis chafe at coronavirus restrictions Israeli police have used a drone, helicopter and stun grenades in recent days to prevent people gathering in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Jerusalem in defiance of Health Ministry measures.. Reuters - Published on March 30, 2020	Israelis told to keep within 100m from home for recreation Israelis hoping for a stroll or jog were instructed on Wednesday to stay within 100 meters (110 yards) of their homes for a week under tightened restrictions to curb the coronavirus. Reuters - Published on March 25, 2020
Israelis ordered to stay at home to halt coronavirus spread - Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday tightened a national stay-at home policy, announcing guidelines aimed at halting the spread of the coronavirus would now be enforced by police.. Reuters - Published on March 19, 2020	Coronavirus: Adopt 'Namaste' for greetings, Benjamin Netanyahu urges Israelis IndiaTimes - Published on March 4, 2020
Explainer: Israel has voted three times in a year. What happens now? Israelis turned out to vote in large numbers to try to break the political deadlock that has seen three closely fought elections since last April. Reuters - Published on March 3, 2020	Masked and gloved: Israelis in quarantine from coronavirus vote in election Paramedics dressed in head-to-toe protective gear stood guard at dedicated polling stations where Israelis under quarantine from the coronavirus voted in Monday's election. Reuters - Published on March 2, 2020
Explainer: Why is Israel holding its third election in a year? Israelis head to the polls on Monday with a sense of deja vu after trying and failing twice in the past year to break the country's political deadlock. Reuters - Published on March 1, 2020	Israel confirms coronavirus in man who returned from Italy Israel on Thursday confirmed that a man who had recently returned from Italy had tested positive for coronavirus and said it was barring entry to non-Israelis who had visited Italy in the past two.. Reuters - Published on February 27, 2020
At least two Palestinians killed, 16 Israelis hurt in violence over Trump plan At least two Palestinians were killed in the occupied West Bank and 16 Israelis were hurt on Thursday in a surge of violence that erupted amid Palestinian anger at a U.S. peace plan. Reuters - Published on February 7, 2020	Israeli-Palestinian violence rises after Trump peace plan At least two Palestinians were killed and 15 Israelis were hurt on Thursday in a string of incidents in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank, where violence has risen after the U.S. announcement of its.. Reuters - Published on February 6, 2020
Macron says believes in 'two sovereignties' between Israelis-Palestinians: Le Figaro French President Emmanuel Macron raised doubts on Thursday about the prospect of a two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians and cast doubt on whether a peace plan unveiled by the United.. Reuters - Published on January 30, 2020	UAE believes Palestinians and Israelis can achieve lasting peace: ambassador to U.S. The United Arab Emirates' ambassador to Washington said in a statement on Monday that the UAE believes Palestinians and Israelis can achieve lasting peace and genuine coexistence with the support of.. Reuters - Published on January 28, 2020
Trump to unveil Mideast peace plan to Israelis despite deep Palestinian doubts U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he will announce his long-delayed Middle East peace proposal on Tuesday and that he believes Palestinians will eventually go along with it despite their.. Reuters - Published on January 27, 2020	Saudi minister says Israeli passport holders cannot visit: CNN Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said Israelis were not welcome to visit the kingdom after Israel decreed that Saudi citizens could visit its territory under certain circumstances, CNN reported on.. Reuters - Published on January 27, 2020
ICC to investigate alleged war crimes in Palestinian Territories The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor said on Friday she will launch a full investigation into alleged war crimes in the Palestinian Territories, which could include charges against.. Reuters - Published on December 20, 2019	As another election looms, Israel's president asks public not to despair Israel's president on Thursday urged Israelis not to lose faith in their democratic system after persistent political deadlock threw the country into a third election in less than a year. Reuters - Published on December 12, 2019
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Terror groups Al-Qaeda, IS may target Jewish community, Israeli tourists in India: Intel sources According to inputs, terror organisations including Al-Qaeda and ISIS are planning to attack the Jewish community and Israeli people travelling to India. DNA - Published on November 6, 2019	Israelis take to frond-covered huts as Jewish high holy days wind down With the Jewish high holy days winding down, many Israelis can be found dining, socializing and even sleeping in frond-covered huts erected on their balconies or in their back yards. Reuters - Published on October 15, 2019
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Trump says he does not believe Israelis are spying on the U.S. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he does not believe Israel is spying on the United States after a published report said Israel was most likely behind cellphone surveillance devices found.. Reuters - Published on September 12, 2019	Lebanese defiant after drone strikes, Israelis near border unfazed Lebanese farmers and residents of Beirut suburbs hit by drones at the weekend vowed on Monday to stand their ground in the event of any Israeli attack, amid heightened tensions between the Iran-backed.. Reuters - Published on August 26, 2019
Three Israelis injured by bomb in attack near settlement: military Three Israelis were injured by a bomb in a Palestinian attack near a settlement in the occupied West Bank on Friday, the Israeli military said. Reuters - Published on August 23, 2019	Cyprus court postpones hearing in rape accusation case A court in Cyprus postponed a hearing on Monday in the case of a 19-year-old British woman suspected of falsely accusing a group of Israelis of gang rape. Reuters - Published on July 29, 2019
Cyprus police arrest Briton in rape claim, free Israelis Police in Cyprus arrested a 19-year-old British woman on Sunday on suspicion of filing a false complaint of gang rape for which a dozen Israeli teens had been detained as suspects, two police sources.. Reuters - Published on July 28, 2019	Cyprus extends remand of seven Israelis for alleged rape, five freed A court in Cyprus on Friday detained seven Israeli youths for further questioning in connection with a group rape alleged by a British tourist on the island. Reuters - Published on July 26, 2019
Twelve young Israelis held in Cyprus over alleged rape of British tourist A court in Cyprus on Thursday remanded 12 Israeli youths in custody on suspicion of an alleged rape of a 19-year-old British tourist at a holiday resort on the island. Reuters - Published on July 18, 2019	Israelis of Ethiopian descent protest over police shooting Thousands of Israelis of Ethiopian descent and their supporters staged sit-down protests at major road junctions throughout the country on Tuesday after a member of the immigrant community was shot.. Reuters - Published on July 2, 2019
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