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What will and won’t change after the coronavirus crisis?

What will and won’t change after the coronavirus crisis?

These are the key aspects of our lives that are likely to change or remain the same in the post-virus world.   After just several… Read More ›

Before Israel reboots its economy…

Before Israel reboots its economy…

Opinion: Although the national campaign against coronavirus is far from over, our leaders must show the lessons they learned in handling the pandemic so we… Read More ›

Sobbing falafel seller, symbol of virus’s financial toll, moves TV crew to tears

Sobbing falafel seller, symbol of virus’s financial toll, moves TV crew to tears

Yuval Carmi, banned from operating his shop amid pandemic and deep in debt, pleads for Netanyahu’s help: ‘I’m embarrassed from my children. I have nothing… Read More ›

Trump warns China could face consequences for virus outbreak

Trump warns China could face consequences for virus outbreak

Trump and senior aides have accused China of a lack of transparency after the coronavirus broke out late last year in its city of Wuhan… Read More ›

At Tel Aviv hospital, virus patients are not dying alone

At Tel Aviv hospital, virus patients are not dying alone

Ichilov Medical Center decided to offers relatives opportunity to say goodbye to their loved ones, allowing entrance to the ICU with protective gear; ‘This is… Read More ›

Ministers said fuming after health officials issue new rules before cabinet okay

Ministers said fuming after health officials issue new rules before cabinet okay

After detailed new guidelines published, one minister writes to others that Health Ministry ‘making a mockery of cabinet’; another wonders ‘why we need a cabinet… Read More ›

Watch: Policeman And Soldier Join Bnei Brak Porch Minyan

Watch: Policeman And Soldier Join Bnei Brak Porch Minyan

  BNEI BRAK — In this unusual clip taken this Shabbat by a Filipino working for a local resident, a motley group of people join… Read More ›

Israel’s coronavirus death toll up to 143, with 12,758 confirmed cases

Israel’s coronavirus death toll up to 143, with 12,758 confirmed cases

The Health Ministry says among the latest fatalities is an 88-year-old woman from northern Israel who becomes the 15th COVID-19 victim from the Yokra nursing… Read More ›

National death toll rises to 143 with 12 new deaths, as Passover closure lifted

National death toll rises to 143 with 12 new deaths, as Passover closure lifted

Infection cases at 12,591; bakeries reopen, limited public transportation resumes and Israelis can again leave hometowns if they comply with restrictions   Israel on Thursday… Read More ›

Gov’t to discuss Israel’s exit strategy as death toll hits 131

Gov’t to discuss Israel’s exit strategy as death toll hits 131

Arab villages in northern Israel identified as having a high number of infected people * Police issue more than 3,000 tickets   The government will… Read More ›

Israel must emerge stronger from coronavirus crisis

Israel must emerge stronger from coronavirus crisis

Opinion: A prolonged blanket closure on the nation’s economic and civil life may help keep the weaker members of society safe, but the cure may… Read More ›

Forbes Study Ranks Israel As Safest Country Regarding Coronavirus Pandemic

Forbes Study Ranks Israel As Safest Country Regarding Coronavirus Pandemic

  NEW YORK — A new Forbes study published Monday ranked Israel as the safest country in the world with regard to dealing with the… Read More ›

‘Israel has lost about 10,000 COVID-19 tests’ – senior health official

‘Israel has lost about 10,000 COVID-19 tests’ – senior health official

The official elaborated that the reason so many tests had been lost or delayed along the way is the large amount of bureaucracy involved in… Read More ›

Israel needs a proper exit for coronavirus crisis

Israel needs a proper exit for coronavirus crisis

Opinion: Increasingly detailed reports of a plan for post-virus life are giving the false impression that the crisis is behind us; decision-makers must set a… Read More ›

Rivlin gives PM, Gantz 48 more hours to seal deal as sides cite ‘major progress’

Rivlin gives PM, Gantz 48 more hours to seal deal as sides cite ‘major progress’

Blue and White chief’s mandate extended to Wednesday midnight after Netanyahu joins request; teams reconvening Tuesday morning; Yamina sources say party set to bolt right-wing… Read More ›

Coronvirus update: 11,145 patients – 183 in serious condition

Coronvirus update: 11,145 patients – 183 in serious condition

While some people have died – 105 at press time – and there are now 11,145 people with the virus, including 183 in serious condition.… Read More ›

Coronavirus crisis offers Israel rare opportunity for Hamas deal

Coronavirus crisis offers Israel rare opportunity for Hamas deal

Analysis: Despite its best efforts, the terror group ruling Gaza has difficulty hiding its desire to carry out prisoner exchange, now the global pandemic provides… Read More ›

Former Sephardic chief rabbi Bakshi-Doron succumbs to coronavirus, aged 79

Former Sephardic chief rabbi Bakshi-Doron succumbs to coronavirus, aged 79

Rabbi dies 5 days after admission to Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek and testing positive for COVID-19; Deri mourns loss of ‘giant of a scholar, a guide… Read More ›

10 People Attended ‘Birkat Kohanim’ Prayer Service That Usually Draws Tens Of Thousands. Even That Was A Crowd.

10 People Attended ‘Birkat Kohanim’ Prayer Service That Usually Draws Tens Of Thousands. Even That Was A Crowd.

  JERUSALEM (JTA) – A prayer service that typically packs the Western Wall plaza during Passover on Sunday took place with just over 10 men… Read More ›

Coronavirus: Jerusalem’s restricted zones announced, take effect Sunday

Coronavirus: Jerusalem’s restricted zones announced, take effect Sunday

There are four districts specified by the committee, which include mostly haredi (ultra-Orthodox) communities.   The special ministerial committee on coronavirus has approved creating “restricted… Read More ›