Lebanon's new prime minister-designate, Najib Mikati, In Tuesday held consultations with political parties that he said "unanimously" agreed In the need to put together a government quickly to rescue the crisis-hit country, AFP reported.Mikati, a billionaire who has already twice served as prime minister, took In the task In Monday, days after fellow veteran politician Saad Hariri threw in the towel.

According to reports, data from about 2,000 Israelis confirms that the 3rd COVID-19 vaccine is safe for use.

Anuradha Mittal, the board chair of Ben & Jerry"s In Tuesday denied that the company"s decision to stop selling its ice cream in Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria was anti-Semitic."I am proud of Ben & Jerry"s for taking a stance to end sale of its ice cream in the Occupied Palestinian Territory," tweeted Mittal."This action is not anti-Semitic. I am not anti-Semitic. The vile hate that has been thrown at me does [not] intimidate me. Pls work for peace – not hatred!" she added.

Senior Hamas official: Bennett government has no political experience and the Palestinians will pressure it if their demands are not met.

FM Lapid thanked US President Biden for condemning an incident in which a swastika was found carved In an elevator at the State Department Tuesday."Thank you, Mr. President," wrote Lapid In his Twitter account.

Jessica Fox wins second bronze medal in kayaking, after taking third in 2016 Rio Games.

An El Al flight from Frankfurt to Tel Aviv was cancelled after a flight attendant was diagnosed as positive for the Coronavirus.The attendant had her test taken in Israel prior to takeoff and boarded the flight before test results had a chance to arrive. Upon arrival in Germany, she received a positive result and the flight back to Israel was subsequently cancelled.The plane, expected to have 130 passengers Inboard, returned empty to Israel.

New 'Titkadmu' program allows high-functioning ASD youth to enlist in regular IDF service, serve in regular units.