Israel News

With Israel’s cemeteries closed, let’s hold Memorial Day at IKEA

With Israel’s cemeteries closed, let’s hold Memorial Day at IKEA

Opinion: Allowing furniture giant to reopen is slap in faces of families and friends forbidden from visiting graves of loved ones on day dedicated to… Read More ›

Economy takes big step toward reopening in shadow of coronavirus

Economy takes big step toward reopening in shadow of coronavirus

Fate of schools to be decided as early as Sunday * Death toll nears 200, only 99 intubated   Israelis will wake up on Sunday… Read More ›

The new justice minister has no power

The new justice minister has no power

Opinion: While Nissenkorn’s appointment seems like positive step, the Blue & White MK will face numerous difficulties from elected officials who are not only critics… Read More ›

‘Gift of Life’ founder Rabbi Haber passes away at age 55 due to COVID-19

‘Gift of Life’ founder Rabbi Haber passes away at age 55 due to COVID-19

‘He touched all our hearts with extraordinary modesty and humanity. His wisdom and his love of people were a symbol for the man himself and… Read More ›

Israel must follow three rules to prevent more virus outbreaks

Israel must follow three rules to prevent more virus outbreaks

Opinion: As the economy gradually resumes its activity, epidemiological investigations and isolation, tackling virus hot spots and protecting at-risk populations are crucial to making sure… Read More ›

Coronavirus: 14,498 infected, patients in serious condition decreasing

Coronavirus: 14,498 infected, patients in serious condition decreasing

Cabinet approves Independence Day lockdown; Parents demand early education reopen as gov’t weighs next coronavirus steps   As the authorities deliberate strategies to gradually lift… Read More ›

In hospital drama, preemie baby delivered as virus-hit mom struggles to breathe

In hospital drama, preemie baby delivered as virus-hit mom struggles to breathe

After C-section, boy is well, mom is stable, but no relatives visit: Father is in same northern Israeli hospital with COVID-19, and family live in… Read More ›

Coronavirus testing expected to increase, diversify by mid-May

Coronavirus testing expected to increase, diversify by mid-May

Bennett: ‘Exit strategy based on faulty estimation of sick’   The government’s path to exit the nationwide lockdown is based on a faulty estimation of… Read More ›

Disgraceful unity deal serves one person only

Disgraceful unity deal serves one person only

Opinion: After three election campaigns and months of tense negotiations, the fifth Netanyahu government is here, and it is now clear how much Blue &… Read More ›

The survivors who ‘didn’t survive’: Photographer captures Shoah psych patients

The survivors who ‘didn’t survive’: Photographer captures Shoah psych patients

Gili Yaari, a Holocaust survivor’s son, did two stints documenting life at Sha’ar Menashe, a mental hospital where those whose lives were changed forever can… Read More ›

The deal is done: Netanyahu, Gantz ink coalition pact

The deal is done: Netanyahu, Gantz ink coalition pact

Deal ends 17-month political crisis * Plan calls for annexation in July * Residences for both prime ministers   Israel will soon have a new… Read More ›

Building a better society from the coronavirus crisis

Building a better society from the coronavirus crisis

Opinion: Mental health professionals expect to treat more people as Israelis lose their income, are trapped in abusive situations or suffer from loneliness, but our… Read More ›

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 ›