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Thousands of enraged protesters gather in Tel Aviv: ‘No more games!’

Thousands of enraged protesters gather in Tel Aviv: ‘No more games!’

Politicians were told not to come as thousands gathered in Tel aviv, to warn government not to let them down during COVID-19 financial crisis. Blue… Read More ›

Israel’s 2nd wave has less serious cases as at-risk groups on guard — analysis

Israel’s 2nd wave has less serious cases as at-risk groups on guard — analysis

According to TV report, data compiled by Clalit Research Institute indicates those in higher danger from virus are taking greater precautions during the latest coronavirus… Read More ›

Netanyahu concedes Israel’s economy reopened too quickly

Netanyahu concedes Israel’s economy reopened too quickly

At presentation of financial rescue plan for virus-induced crisis, premier takes responsibility for damages to economy, says government works on basis of trial and error;… Read More ›

Rivlin slams gov’t: Did not develop theory to fight coronavirus

Rivlin slams gov’t: Did not develop theory to fight coronavirus

Cabinet to declare red zones in nine cities • Gantz enters quarantine   President Reuven Rivlin said on Wednesday afternoon that “the State of Israel… Read More ›

For the love of God, don’t let IDF manage coronavirus crisis

For the love of God, don’t let IDF manage coronavirus crisis

Opinion: There are many reasons why the IDF shouldn’t be in charge of stopping the outbreak; the basic definition of democracy rules out the option… Read More ›

Decision on fresh lockdowns delayed though new virus cases stay over 1,000-a-day

Decision on fresh lockdowns delayed though new virus cases stay over 1,000-a-day

113 patients in serious condition Wednesday night; 1,014 new cases in 24 hours; Beitar Illit residents protest against Netanyahu after city declared ‘restricted area’  … Read More ›

In the COVID-19 sea, Israel is a ship without a rudder

In the COVID-19 sea, Israel is a ship without a rudder

Like the captain who does not want to go down with the ship, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was conspicuously missing from Tuesday’s press briefing.  … Read More ›

The politics of coronavirus

The politics of coronavirus

Opinion: The EU omits Israel from the list of countries allowed to fly into its airports, which Jerusalem attributes to climbing infection rate but could… Read More ›

Ultra-Orthodox city declared ‘restricted zone’ as virus cases spike

Ultra-Orthodox city declared ‘restricted zone’ as virus cases spike

Beitar Illit closed for 7 days starting Wednesday afternoon after infections skyrocket 224% in past week; mayor decries late night government announcement as a ‘disgrace’… Read More ›

Gov’t approves bill to bypass Knesset on coronavirus decisions

Gov’t approves bill to bypass Knesset on coronavirus decisions

The bill allows such decisions to take effect immediately, and passed in its second and third reading late Monday night after deliberations in the Knesset… Read More ›

The coronavirus symptoms no one talks about

The coronavirus symptoms no one talks about

Opinion: Many Israelis were left jobless and in despair by the pandemic; they don’t care about the virus anymore, they just want a reason to… Read More ›

Health minister warns of lockdown next week as nearly 1,000 virus cases found

Health minister warns of lockdown next week as nearly 1,000 virus cases found

Edelstein says new dramatic restrictions needed to flatten the curve; 962 infections confirmed in 24 hours, bringing total to 30,749; 2 deaths announced   The… Read More ›

IDF strikes Hamas targets following Gaza rocket fire

IDF strikes Hamas targets following Gaza rocket fire

Rocket fire comes a week after last barrage from the Hamas-ruled coastal enclave.   Israeli aircraft struck Hamas positions in Gaza after three rockets were… Read More ›

As coronavirus makes its comeback, Israel must look abroad for solution

As coronavirus makes its comeback, Israel must look abroad for solution

Opinion: After the government’s ill-advised and unfounded decisions led to a sharp uptick in coronavirus infections, we must examine what other countries who’ve managed to… Read More ›

MKs approve 50-person limit in bars, event halls, synagogues as virus snowballs

MKs approve 50-person limit in bars, event halls, synagogues as virus snowballs

New rules go into effect Monday morning; cabinet slated to discuss re-imposing additional limits on restaurants, beaches and cultural events   The Knesset’s coronavirus committee… Read More ›

Israel is not the property of the ultra-Orthodox

Israel is not the property of the ultra-Orthodox

Opinion: With a wave of western aliyah expected, the state must recognize conversions conducted by non-Orthodox rabbinical courts and marriages officiated by non-Orthodox rabbis, and… Read More ›

Russia, Turkey and Iran coordinate anti-US Syria policy, slamming Israel

Russia, Turkey and Iran coordinate anti-US Syria policy, slamming Israel

Today, the US says it guards “oil” in eastern Syria and has a base at Tanf near the Jordanian border.   Russia, Turkey and Iran… Read More ›

Trump has no time for West Bank annexation

Trump has no time for West Bank annexation

With coronavirus cases breaking daily records, president beginning to realize he is culpable for his administration’s mishandling of crisis, and faced with prospect of November… Read More ›

Israeli and Emirati firms sign ‘historic agreement’ to jointly combat COVID-19

Israeli and Emirati firms sign ‘historic agreement’ to jointly combat COVID-19

Israel Aerospace Industries and Rafael ink deal with UAE’s Group 42 in commercial breakthrough between countries, which do not share diplomatic ties   Companies from… Read More ›

Vatican summons US, Israeli envoys over annexation moves

Vatican summons US, Israeli envoys over annexation moves

The Vatican appealed to Israelis and Palestinians to do everything possible to reopen the process of direct negotiations.   The Vatican, in a highly unusual… Read More ›