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PM calls for emergency government with Gantz to tackle coronavirus

PM calls for emergency government with Gantz to tackle coronavirus

Saying virus does ‘not differentiate’ between Jews and non-Jews, political left and right, Netanyahu appeals to Blue & White leader, vowing that they ‘we will… Read More ›

Despite fears and stigma, most recover from coronavirus illness

Despite fears and stigma, most recover from coronavirus illness

At least 60,000 people have recovered from COVID-19, with most reporting only mild symptoms no worse than a cold or flu   SEATTLE, Washington (AP)… Read More ›

Israel protests Russian FM Lavrov’s meeting with Islamic Jihad leader

Israel protests Russian FM Lavrov’s meeting with Islamic Jihad leader

The Russian side “reaffirmed its firm commitment to the two-state principle” based on UN Security Council and General Assembly resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative,… Read More ›

Israel’s coronavirus cases reach 100, health officials confirm

Israel’s coronavirus cases reach 100, health officials confirm

Health Ministry says at least 91 of the infected are hospitalized, with two being in a serious condition; 4 others are in a moderate condition,… Read More ›

OP-ED: The day the PM, trying to stop a pandemic, asked us to rethink human contact

OP-ED: The day the PM, trying to stop a pandemic, asked us to rethink human contact

No handshakes, hugs, kisses. Caps on weddings, communal prayer, concerts. No overseas travel. It’s no way to live, yet in the virus’s shadow, we are… Read More ›

CLOSED!! Home of Rav Chaim Kanievsky Shlita

CLOSED!! Home of Rav Chaim Kanievsky Shlita

Due to the rise in concern about the spread of the Corona virus, family members announced that, at least until the next week, Rav Chaim… Read More ›

President Reuven Rivlin receives official March 2 election results

President Reuven Rivlin receives official March 2 election results

“There are many who are looking here with hope that answers will come from this house. The answers are for you to find,” Rivlin said.… Read More ›

‘We are past the time for quarantine’

‘We are past the time for quarantine’

Analysis: The next few weeks will present a growing number of infections and hospitals will need more intensive care units and more respirators; This is… Read More ›

Virus cases in Israel hit 76, including Ben Gurion Airport worker, yeshiva head

Virus cases in Israel hit 76, including Ben Gurion Airport worker, yeshiva head

Airfield employee said admitted to hospital, not tested and released, then diagnosed 2 days later without having been quarantined; Delta suspends NY-TLV route   The… Read More ›

El Al CEO: ‘National responsibility’ means int’l flights must continue

El Al CEO: ‘National responsibility’ means int’l flights must continue

Flights will be operated according to the level of customer demand, Usishkin said, after the government decided to require 14 days of self-quarantine for all… Read More ›

The coronavirus coalition

The coronavirus coalition

Opinion: In a political catch-22, Israel needs to make urgent decisions about the economy that on one hand cannot wait for the formation of a… Read More ›

Fighting virus, Israel orders all arrivals from abroad into 2-week quarantine

Fighting virus, Israel orders all arrivals from abroad into 2-week quarantine

Measure to be in place for 2 weeks, not applied retroactively; foreigners given 3-day reprieve, then will be allowed in only if they can show… Read More ›

Benjamin Netanyahu may quarantine all travelers who enter Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu may quarantine all travelers who enter Israel

39 Israelis diagnosed with coronavirus. Health Ministry clarifies that all Israelis who attended AIPAC and returned after March 5 must enter home-isolation.   As 39… Read More ›

Israel’s panic over coronavirus causes immeasurable damage

Israel’s panic over coronavirus causes immeasurable damage

Opinion: Despite the drastic measures taken by the Health Ministry, COVID-19 still found its way to the country; the new virus, however, not only has… Read More ›

Number of Israeli coronavirus cases jumps by 14, raising total to 39

Number of Israeli coronavirus cases jumps by 14, raising total to 39

7 of the new patients returned from European countries, 6 came into contact with sick individuals in Israel; medic among newly diagnosed, though cause of… Read More ›

Arabic Paper In Canada Says Israelis Bury Palestinians Alive And Steal Their Organs

Arabic Paper In Canada Says Israelis Bury Palestinians Alive And Steal Their Organs

TORONTO (JTA) – An Arabic-language newspaper in the greater Toronto area published an article falsely accusing Israel of burying Palestinians alive and stealing their organs,… Read More ›

Israel mulls quarantine for travelers from NY, California and Washington

Israel mulls quarantine for travelers from NY, California and Washington

AIPAC attendees arriving home after March 5 also require isolation. Three conference attendees have been diagnosed with COVID-19, two from New York and one from… Read More ›

New cases of coronavirus bring Israeli sufferers to 25

New cases of coronavirus bring Israeli sufferers to 25

Netanyahu said he will enlist youth and military to assist in disinfection efforts in public places including buses and trains, considering extending the school Purim… Read More ›

Israel reportedly decides on self-quarantine for arrivals from NY, Wash., CA

Israel reportedly decides on self-quarantine for arrivals from NY, Wash., CA

Formal announcement on latest rules to fight coronavirus expected within hours; no flights from US to be banned; Holland added to list of restricted countries… Read More ›

Likud demands recount after final results published

Likud demands recount after final results published

Netanyahu’s bloc stays at 58 seats.   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud Party demanded a recount of Monday’s election and to check every polling station’s… Read More ›