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‘You need hospitalization,’ Likud MK lashes out at deputy coalition whip

David Amsalem’s remark to Boaz Toporovsky at Knesset Arrangements Committee meeting comes day after another opposition MK told coalition whip Silman to answer ‘like a good girl’

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Shaked, Ra’am’s Abbas to meet amid Palestinian family reunification law spat

After Knesset vote on extending controversial measure pushed off again, coalition officials attempt to reach compromise

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North Korea Could Be Experiencing a Significant Setback in Its Fight Against COVID-19

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un berated top officials for failures in coronavirus prevention that caused a “great crisis,” using strong language that raised the specter of a mass outbreak in a country that would be

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More Champlain Towers Residents Sue Their Condo Association, Alleging Negligence

At least three lawsuits have been filed in the partial collapse of the building in Surfside, Fla., and attorneys say more are coming. The latest includes the story of one resident’s harrowing escape. (Image credit: Gerald Herbert/AP)

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Israeli schools are out for the summer, time for sleepaway camp

9,000 Israeli schoolkids get to have the overnight experience at Summer Camps Israel

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Former Labour MP: Corbyn’s continued denial of antisemitism makes him culpable

After quitting UK party in protest against Jew-hatred under Jeremy Corbyn, onetime parliamentarian Joan Ryan will head the new branch of a nonprofit bolstering Europe-Israel ties

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Top U.S. General Foresees Afghan Civil War as Security Worsens

KABUL, Afghanistan — The U.S.’s top general in Afghanistan on Tuesday gave a sobering assessment of the country’s deteriorating security situation as America winds down its so-called “forever war.” Gen. Austin S. Miller said the rapid loss of districts around

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Nigeria’s MDaaS launches new healthtech product on the back of $2.3M seed extension

It is no secret that healthcare in Nigeria and most parts of Africa is not easily available and a lot of work needs to be done in that regard. However, there are instances where accessibility is taken for granted. Take

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London-based insurtech Hyperexponential closes $18M round led by Highland Europe

London-based insurtech hyperexponential (“hx”) – which has a mathematical modeling software for the commercial insurance sector – has closed an $18m funding round led by growth capital fund Highland Europe. Hxsays it helps companies build, deploy and update their insurance

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German identity verifier IDnow acquires France’s ARIADNEXT for $59 million, hits M&A road

IDnow, a German-based identity verification startup is acquiring ARIADNEXT, a French equivalent, specializing in remote identity verification and digital identity creation. A price was not released by either party but TechCrunch understands from sources that the deal was approximately $59

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