Sam Sokol
The Times of Israel
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97-year-old British-Israeli earns Guinness record for world’s oldest journalist
Actor, model, and radio personality Walter Bingham was awarded the hoary title this month, but says he feels 50 years old on a bad day and doesn't know the meaning of retirement → Read More
Israelis bend the rules to get COVID vaccines — and some medics are assisting
With unused doses at risk of being thrown out, some medical workers alert younger Israelis to where they can get vaccinated to prevent waste → Read More
One of Ukraine’s chief rabbis endorses siege of US Capitol by Trump supporters
Moshe Azman -- whose claim to title of head rabbi is disputed -- compares violent run on heart of US democracy to recent 'Maidan' uprising against pro-Russia government in Ukraine → Read More
21-year-old from Boston becomes Israel’s first US-raised female Air Force pilot
Lt. O. one of 2 women in her class to pass grueling 3-year training course; will fly Boeing 707 in aerial refueling, cargo operations → Read More
Defending attacks on Soros, Giuliani raises doubts over his Jewishness
US President Donald Trump's personal attorney doubles down on his criticism of billionaire, claiming the philanthropist, an atheist, uses Judaism as ‘a shield and a sword’ → Read More
UAE welcomes Israeli tourists, but can they follow its authoritarian rules?
Groundbreaking peace deal rapidly grows kosher hospitality to make the Emirates a hot destination for wanderlust Sabras, but local Jews warn of strictly enforced social norms → Read More
Foreign Ministry plays Twitter matchmaker for China’s Singles Day
Israel's official state account reaches out to singles, Jewish mothers to help 'find that special someone to bring home for the holidays' → Read More
Can Diaspora Jews visit Israel amid COVID-19 crisis? The rules keep changing
After non-Israelis were barred entry for months, restrictions are easing, but travelers hoping to visit family must still contend with labyrinthine bureaucracy, other hurdles → Read More
Poll: 45% of Israeli pessimistic about country’s ability to handle pandemic
Public confidence in Netanyahu's management of crisis remains low; economic anxiety eases somewhat → Read More
Minister says Sudan deal to include sending back asylum seekers
Citing recent violence in the Darfur region, Hotline for Refugees and Migrants claims repatriation would endanger Sudanese refugees in Israel → Read More
In Belarus, ‘Europe’s last dictatorship,’ Jews fear police but not anti-Semitism
As mass protests build against Belarusian strongman Alexander Lukashenko, Jewish communal organizations maintain careful policy of political neutrality → Read More
Man indicted for threatening child of Netanyahu prosecutor
Shahar Ben Yehuda alleged to have sent profanity-laced message to underage son of Deputy State Attorney Liat Ben-Ari, the lead attorney in criminal cases against the PM → Read More
Health Ministry launches revamped COVID-19 tracking app
First version of HaMagen app was marred by mistakes; new features include use of Bluetooth, which is said to improve accuracy → Read More
Ministers: Ahead of Tisha B’Av fast, more worshipers to be allowed in synagogues
Ultra-Orthodox parties announce agreement with Health Ministry, claim new COVID-19 rules to be implemented before Wednesday evening → Read More
Over half of Israelis unsure of ability to pay bills, government survey finds
Central Bureau of Statistics finds 26% of people over age 21 report deterioration of their mental health during coronavirus crisis, 42% report feeling anxiety and dread → Read More
Homosexuality ‘almost nonexistent in Arab society,’ Joint List MK says
Walid Taha's comments come as lawmakers say future of Arab political alliance in doubt after leader Ayman Odeh supported bill banning gay conversion therapy → Read More
Quarantined Jerusalem councilman attends municipal meeting, causes ruckus
City Council members abruptly end meeting after Yohanan Weitzman shows up, despite assurances he was cleared to attend by Health Ministry → Read More
Unlikely rebel? Meet Yifat Shasha-Biton, the Likud MK defying Netanyahu’s orders
Is Coronavirus Committee chair a people's champion keeping beaches and restaurants open in defiance of hasty ministerial rulings, or an opposition stooge endangering public health? → Read More
Lapid calls on Netanyahu to resign after having ‘lost control’ of COVID crisis
Bennett slaps down idea of alternative coalition, tells Yesh Atid leader: stop 'encouraging anarchy'; Liberman says gov't dodging responsibility, wants Gantz to helm virus response → Read More
Likud MK slams Netanyahu for dismissing criticism of virus response as political
Michal Shir criticizes 'threats against committee heads and MKs' for questioning government decisions, says there's still no clear plan for economic crisis → Read More