Israeli jets strike Syrian positions, says Damascus
Syrian air defenses opened fire Tuesday night on missiles launched from Israeli fighter jets on the central province of Homs,…
6 hours ago
Israel ranked first for corona safety by Hong Kong think tank that caught Netanyahu’s eye
Head of financial think tank that ranked Israel safest country to be in for for coronavirus health safety presented 'quite…
6 hours ago
Tel Aviv city hall lights up in solidarity with America
As coronavirus infections soar in both countries, Tel Aviv City Hall was lit up with the American flag 'in solidarity…
6 hours ago
Health Minister calls for curfew on ultra-orthodox city with serious outbreak
Head of ultra-orthodox party Rabbi Yaakov Litzman calls for total curfew on Bnei Brak to try and stem massive infection…
7 hours ago
Health Ministry asks all Israelis to wear masks, America may follow suit
Ministry of Health tells Israelis to wear masks out of the house to fight coronavirus spread. CDC appears on verge…
12 hours ago
Netflix’s ‘Messiah’ canceled after Muslims complain
Critics believe the main character subtextually refers to Al-Masih ad-Dajjal, an Antichrist demonic figure in Islamic eschatology.
12 hours ago
Ramon airport to serve as desert ‘parking lot’ for foreign airlines
The Israel Airports Authority has promised cheaper rates in comparison to Europe. Two companies are expected to start storing their…
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DAILY RECAP: 80 Billion to Save Israel’s Economy; Orphan Twins In Corona’s Wake; More Top News
Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on March 31, 2020
12 hours ago
IDF chief of staff enters quarantine
Kochavi enters quarantine a day after the prime minister also went into self-isolation.
12 hours ago
At least 17 rabbis dead as coronavirus strikes community leaders
Rabbi Avroham Levi Bressler, 55, of Lakewood, New Jersey, was known for his accomplishments in learning and his humility.
13 hours ago
Jewish organizations trolled by anti-Semites in Zoom meetings
Online trolls have used the videoconferencing platform to harass and disrupt Jewish groups holding meetings.
13 hours ago
Western Wall prayer notes removed, stones sanitized to protect worshipers
Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, rabbi of the Western Wall and Israel's other holy sites, supervised the removal to make sure it…
14 hours ago
WATCH: CNN’s Don Lemon says to stop airing Trump press conferences live
On Monday, CNN Anchor Don Lemon said that networks should stop carrying President Donald Trump's press conferences live, calling them…
14 hours ago
Analysis: Iran now has enough enriched uranium to build bomb
The United Nations needs to break its silence and, before it is too late, take seriously Iran's latest rapid nuclear…
15 hours ago
What’s a Jew to watch on Netflix while social distancing?
Netflix offers plenty of fodder for those interested in Jewish-themed content while stuck at home.
15 hours ago
Analysis: Why is Mnuchin pushing for a return to appeasement of Iran?
Iran’s people deserve sympathy for their coronavirus suffering. But the regime that oppresses them and is still working on a…
15 hours ago
Top Israel health official fears coronavirus surge during Passover
'Today, we are paying the price of Purim's events, and we're concerned that Passover will bring more significant events,' said…
15 hours ago
WATCH: Drone video shows downtown Los Angeles deserted
Video of downtown Los Angeles shows it to be nearly deserted as coronavirus keeps people off the streets and in…
16 hours ago
Israeli corona patient jumps from hospital window
Man who was hospitalized a week ago with coronavirus leaps from window after showing signs of stress. Government urged to…
16 hours ago
Getting a refund for canceled flights may be harder than you think
In defiance of Israeli law, some airlines are only offering future credit for flights instead of paying customers back within…
16 hours ago
Race car mechanics, academics reverse engineer breathing device for corona victims
The British team reverse-engineered CPAP machines to help patients breathe so as to save ventilators for the most critically ill.
17 hours ago
Israel’s 17th and youngest COVID-19 victim, 49, mother of twins, had struggled to conceive
A 49 year-old mother of young twins latest victim as number of infected Israelis leaps to 4,831 and police crack…
17 hours ago
WATCH: NY hate crime legislation named in honor of Monsey victim
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is renaming hate crime legislation in honor of Monsey stabbing victim Josef Neumann, who died…
18 hours ago
IDF begins patrolling Israel’s streets to enforce corona rules
Each soldier will operate paired with a police officer and will wear a badge with Israel's flag on it. Only…
18 hours ago
101-year-old in Italy recovers fully from the coronavirus
An Italian man who survived the Spanish flu has not recovered fully from the COVID-19 pandemic.
19 hours ago
US death toll crosses 3,000, on track to surpass China
'We’ve lost over one thousand New Yorkers,' Cuomo said. 'To me, we’re beyond staggering already.'
19 hours ago
Israel imposes severe new restrictions, announces $23B aid package
Netanyahu tells nation 'there is no choice,' putting restrictions in place that ban almost all meetings outside of immediate family.
1 day ago
Corona puts the mob on ice, cuts off illegal gambling profits
Coronavirus takes out a hit on the New York mafia, eliminating its professional sports betting racket, a major source of…
1 day ago
Right-wing party threatens to topple new gov’t’ if abandoned by Netanyahu
The right-wing faction, which currently holds three ministries, criticized Netanyahu 'for not even considering Yamina for a major portfolio.'
1 day ago
Recovered Chinese coronavirus patients test positive again
Researchers worldwide have been contemplating the possibilities of reoccurrence after recovery.
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WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – March 30, 2020
Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on March 30, 2020
1 day ago
Netanyahu goes into quarantine after aide falls ill from corona
Prime Minister Netanyahu entered quarantine until the end of a study. He is also being retested.
1 day ago
Florida pastor: Coronavirus is divine punishment against the Jews
'We told everybody, watch what happens. It's going to spread across America from AIPAC,' he said.
2 days ago
Harvard expert: Israel’s dilemma – imperil economy or risk higher death toll
Leading economist says total shutdown may save 'several hundred' lives, but cripple Israel economically.
2 days ago
Illegals clash with Israeli police, reject coronavirus restrictions
Police attempted to disperse large groups of illegal immigrants in South Tel Aviv’s Neve Shanaan neighborhood as confrontation turned physical.
2 days ago
Israel schedules two more rescue flights for Australia and New Zealand
The flights to repatriate Israelis follow others to Africa, Peru and Thailand.
2 days ago
Race for ventilators: Israel seeks 5,000 for worst-case scenario
The number of ventilated patients is expected to rise drastically. The Health Ministry fears an Italy-like scenario.
2 days ago
‘Pay for your own security,’ Trump tells Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
The royal couple moved to Los Angeles shortly before Canada and the U.S. shut their borders due to the coronavirus.
2 days ago
Blissful ignorance? Submariners likely unaware of pandemic
'They won’t know,”'said retired Adm. Dominique Salles, who commanded the French ballistic submarine squadron from 2003-2006. 'The boys need to be completely…
2 days ago
Fearing Gaza virus spread, Hamas preps for mass quarantines
Israel, along with most Western nations, considers Hamas a terrorist group. But it likely fears the fallout from a catastrophic…
2 days ago
‘Save us’: Israeli airlines plead to government for help
The three Israeli airlines are asking for hundreds of millions in state loans to enable them to keep afloat.
2 days ago
Israel opens quarantine hotels for ultra-orthodox
Ultra-orthodox Jews with their large families are hard hit by coronavirus; government setting up quarantine hotels to reduce chance they'll…
2 days ago
Israeli police take heat for not applying curfew rules equally between secular and religious
Criticized for not applying law equally to Orthodox and secular Jews, police say fines were not given in order to…
2 days ago
Monsey Chanukah stabbing victim Josef Neumann dies
The 72-year-old was a father of seven children, a grandfather, and a great-grandfather.
2 days ago
WATCH: Canadian sheikh says allying with Jews and Christians worse than coronavirus
'Don't take them as allies. Don't take them as close friends,' said Sheikh Younus Kathrada, in a March 20, 2020…
2 days ago
WATCH: Netanyahu enters quarantine, waits results of test
The prime minister entered quarantine after an aide fell sick from the disease.
2 days ago
Trump extends lockdown across US amid warnings 200,000 could die
The U.S. now has more than 143,000 infections and 2,500 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
2 days ago
Coronavirus: How ‘progressive’ ideology led to catastrophe in Spain
A class action lawsuit accuses the Spanish government of knowingly endangering public safety by encouraging the public to participate in…
2 days ago
‘No more minyans’: Leading haredi rabbi rules out prayer groups of 10 during health crisis
Leader of ultra-Orthodox joins fight against the coronavirus as rate of illness soars in sector where quarantines are being considered.
2 days ago
Sesame Street enlisted in battle against coronavirus
The beloved Sesame Street Muppets are featured in some of four new animated public service spots in the U.S. educating…
2 days ago
WATCH: Ultra-Orthodox hit hardest, many ‘don’t believe coronavirus is a major concern’
Haredi, or ultra-Orthodox, communities 'have an unhealthy skepticism of established medical science,' an i24NEWS correspondent reports from a religious city…
2 days ago
Infections pass 4,000 as official casts doubt on effectiveness of curfew
Infection rate still doubling about every three days; health officials warn full closure might increase infections at home.
2 days ago
WATCH: Israel proposes $22.5 billion aid package to businesses
The Israeli government's 80 billion shekel proposal is meant to help large and small businesses recover from the economic effects…
2 days ago
WATCH: Israeli police helicopters enforce corona lockdown
Israeli authorities are using police helicopters to enforce the nation’s partial COVID-19 lockdown, with officers from the aerial police unit…
2 days ago
US Embassy warns Americans in Israel: Come home now while you can
U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem warns that it doesn't know when American citizens in Israel will be able to return to…
2 days ago
Report: Chinese markets still selling bats, despite evidence linking them to coronavirus
Chinese 'wet markets' are known to sell dozens of unusual species for consumption, such as bats, lizards, and baby crocodiles.
2 days ago
15th corona fatality in Israel; nearly 4000 are infected
Recent reports of young people becoming seriously ill have raised fears that the virus is not just dangerous to elderly…
2 days ago
Israel deploys new ‘isolation’ ambulance to fight coronavirus
Magen David Adom reveals new ambulance that is a medical isolation unit on wheels for transporting patients infected with the…
2 days ago
Netanyahu mulls 3-week lockdown to contain pandemic
Armed soldiers may patrol streets with police, with those 65 and older forced to stay at home as the most…
2 days ago
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – March 29, 2020
Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on March 29, 2020
3 days ago