As infections drop, Israel to begin easing lockdown on SundayFirst of 9-stage reopening will see some small businesses, kindergartens, beaches allowed to open. October 16, 2020
Inquiry ordered into bloody police breakup of Israeli wedding, violent clash caught on videoViolent clash captured on video as police tried to break up wedding that violated coronavirus lockdown restrictions. October 16, 2020
Newly arrived ‘Bishop of Israel,’ confronted for missionizing Ethiopian Jews, denies accusations'Never one time in my whole life have I even had a conversation with a Jew about converting to Christianity,' said Plummer, who has led 'mission outreach' to the Ethiopian community. October 15, 2020
Heavy-handed Israeli police response at haredi wedding draws outcryThe police say that body camera footage shows the guests physically assaulting officers. October 15, 2020
Thousands of new homes approved for Judea and SamariaLeaders of the YESHA Council put heavy pressure on the government to get the Higher Planning Council to meet and authorize the construction. October 15, 2020
Israel’s pandemic numbers improving, corona czar backs loosening lockdown'My position is that it is certainly possible at the beginning of the week to take the first step of loosening,' the restrictions, Gamzu said. October 15, 2020
WATCH: El Al restarts int’l flights to select destinationsIsrael's national carrier announced it will attempt to restart flights to select international destinations. October 14, 2020
Ancient two-shekel weight discovered near Western Wall'When coming to the Western Wall is so restricted due to the pandemic, this finding strengthens the eternal connection between the Jewish nation, Jerusalem, and the Western Wall.' October 14, 2020
WATCH: Israeli immigrants fight corona red tape to reunite with familyCoronavirus lockdowns in Israel have separated tens of thousands of Israeli immigrants from family members abroad and Minna Swindon has created a petition to demand the government permit reunions. October 13, 2020
‘We’ve lost the public’s trust,’ says Israel’s corona committee head'We hear more and more people out of great distress threatening to break the closure,' the committee head said. October 13, 2020
Left-wing, anti-Netanyahu protester blasts organizers, says he was promised 10,000 shekels a month'I was promised NIS 10,000 a month for my [organizing] activities,' Shachar said. 'Time passed and I did not see a penny. I was given false excuses, for months and months, and still, nothing.' October 13, 2020
‘We relate to virus with scorn’: 50% of elderly Israelis with Covid from haredi communityPrayer services that did not follow the health guidelines during the High Holiday period are being blamed. October 13, 2020
Israeli left-wing activist carjacked by Arabs after visiting PA villageAfter the visit and on his way out of the village, PA Arabs staged an accident and hit his vehicle. October 13, 2020
Israel crosses 2,000 corona death markThe number of deaths is a painful reminder that Israel has fared poorly in the second wave of the pandemic. October 13, 2020
WATCH: Overwhelming majority of Israelis prefer Trump, poll shows'A clear majority of Israelis favor the re-election of US President Donald Trump,' reports i24NEWS, based on a new poll it conducted. October 12, 2020
No vacancy: Tel Aviv hospital reaches limit for COVID patientsIchilov Hospital told the Health Ministry on Monday that it could not accept any more coronavirus cases requiring special attention. October 12, 2020
Knesset enters its winter session – it looks to be a stormy oneAt faction meetings prior to the opening session, threats and insults were hurled. October 12, 2020
Poll: Israelis’ faith in police drops amid second lockdownHebrew University survey finds that only 38 percent of Israelis trust that the Israel Police is doing its job properly, compared to 59 percent during the first lockdown in March. October 12, 2020
Israel’s pandemic exit strategy dubbed a ‘catastrophe’ by criticsParents, businesses say Health Ministry's 9-stage exit plan won't work. October 12, 2020
Israel’s oldest man, 117, dies after corona isolation: ‘It did him harm’'Until the pandemic, he would go to the synagogue, even at the age of 116,' said his grandson. October 12, 2020
Israel unveils 4-month rollback plan for lockdownThe four-month plan would start on Oct. 18 and take place in stages. October 12, 2020
Israeli small business revolt: Hundreds open in protest of lockdownThe businesses opened against the law 'and despite the risk of being fined 1,000s of shekels.' October 12, 2020
IDF launches first medical deployment to treat civiliansA Rambam Hospital unit in Haifa will utilize some 100 IDF doctors and nurses in an operation that marks the first time the army has deployed its medical personnel to treat civilians. October 11, 2020
Lapid: Netanyahu can be replaced without electionsOpposition leader, yearning to become prime minister, says there are enough seats to replace the Netanyahu-led government without elections. October 11, 2020
Israeli medical workers infected with corona by hospital ventilatorThe Vapotherm ventilators expel old air by releasing aerosol, and it’s thought that the sheer number of ventilators operating at once caused the virus to spread in the air of the ward. October 11, 2020
WATCH: Why Israeli business owners need to ‘fight’ the corona lockdownTamir Barelko, organizer for Businesses Against Lockdown, explains why small businesses in Israel will protest the nationwide coronavirus lockdown. October 11, 2020
Thousands of Israelis violate lockdown orders to protest governmentDemonstrators again clash with police in Tel Aviv as they stage large protests in violation of coronavirus restrictions. October 11, 2020
Wildfires set off landmines on Israel-Lebanon borderWildfires in the Middle East killed two over the weekend, forcing thousands to flee their homes. By Associated Press Wildfires around the Middle East triggered by a heatwave hitting the region have killed... October 10, 2020
WATCH: Israel sees major drop in corona infection rateIsrael's coronavirus test results hit their lowest numbers in a month, with only an 8% positive rate, in comparison to the 12%-13% level they peaked at for weeks. October 10, 2020
Stung by reports of foreign funding, radical anti-Netanyahu group looks to raise funds domesticallyThe Israeli left-wing as a whole has been tarnished by ongoing revelations related to its funding, particularly when it comes from foreign sources. October 10, 2020
Israeli study discovers Coronavirus may cause sterility in menIsraeli researchers discover huge drop in fertility for those who were seriously ill with the disease, especially young men. October 9, 2020
Netanyahu: ‘Too early to say’ if lockdown workingNetanyahu appeared to address his critics, writing, 'I will not succumb to political pressure from either side, inside or outside the government.' October 8, 2020
Israeli daily accuses PM’s wife of violating lockdown with haircutYediot Ahronot reported that Sara Netanyahu had a hairdresser visit on the eve of the festive Sukkot holiday. October 7, 2020
WATCH: Does Naftali Bennett have Netanyahu’s number?Close to half of all Israelis favor snap elections according to a new poll, with Naftali Bennett emerging as a credible rival for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. October 7, 2020
Netanyahu talks corona, regional security with PutinNetanyahu and Putin talked about a number of issues including corona. October 7, 2020
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox leaders have change of heart over targeted lockdownsReligious factions in Knesset agree to city lockdowns where needed after national closure is lifted. October 7, 2020
Anti-Netanyahu leader shocks with racially charged rant at Ethiopian policewomanAs the Ethiopian Jewish policewoman pulls Haskel by the arms, he shouts at her, 'Don’t touch me! I brought your parents here from Ethiopia, aren’t you ashamed of yourself?' October 7, 2020
Israeli government extends lockdown 1 week amid signs it’s workingCabinet votes to keep lockdown until at least October 13 as coronavirus numbers continue downward trend. October 7, 2020
Netanyahu punished in new poll, but Israelis still want government of the RightThe poll shows Israelis unhappy with Netanyahu's performance during the corona crisis. October 7, 2020
WATCH: Israeli, UAE foreign ministers visit Berlin Holocaust memorial in first face-to-face meetingDuring the historic first meeting between the Israeli and United Arab Emirates foreign ministers, the top diplomats visited Berlin's Holocaust memorial. October 6, 2020
Netanyahu tests negative for corona, expresses ‘cautious optimism’ about ‘blocking pandemic’The prime minister underwent a rapid coronavirus 'Sofia' test, a new technology set to be rolled out across Israel. October 6, 2020
Airlines will run from Israel if ‘frantic’ policy doesn’t change, transport group warns'But there is no policy similar to the one in Israel, and for airlines this is an unsustainable situation,' Sussman said. October 6, 2020
It’s official: A 27-year-old yeshiva student is now the owner of El AlThe Jewish Telegraphic Agency reports on Tuesday that Eli Rozenberg has taken control of El Al Airlines for a cool $75 million. October 6, 2020
Defiance, violence as some Haredi communities flout virus restrictionsMonday’s scuffle between Haredim and the police is just the latest in a series of violent clashes between the religious community and law enforcement. October 6, 2020
IDF expands its role in battle against coronavirus pandemicThe new wards will represent the first time that the IDF provides medical treatment to Israeli civilians on Israeli soil, noted Conricus. October 6, 2020
Israeli police recommend charges against corona-infected cabinet minister who broke rulesGila Gamliel is under police investigation amidst calls to resign after she violated lockdown regulations and got infected. October 6, 2020
5,647 daily cases in Israel, but positive early signs lockdown workingKey indicators show some improvement in Israel's corona situation. October 6, 2020
Israel presents 7-stage lockdown exit strategyThe staged exit plan was put together by a number of government bodies. October 5, 2020
Netanyahu cautions against relaxing COVID-19 restrictions'I am more cautious than the cautious. I want to wait until at least 10 [more] days have passed,' he said. October 5, 2020
Israel’s new ambassador to United Nations: ‘I always thought bad things about the UN’Israel's new ambassador to the UN is blunt with his criticism of the world organization in which he represents Israel. October 5, 2020
Haredim clash with police as authorities close synagogues to stop pandemicThe haredim said the police used excessive force. A video lending credence to their claims shows a policeman kicking the head of a haredi man who had already been detained. October 5, 2020
Tel Aviv Mayor: Police being used as political tool to break anti-Netanyahu protestsRon Huldai accuses government of using the police to break up anti-Netanyahu demonstrations. October 5, 2020
‘Cautious optimism’ as Israeli coronavirus rates begin downward trendOver the last five days, the percentage of positive tests has declined. October 4, 2020
Over 20 synagogues shut down as government enforces lockdown regulations'Unfortunately, there is a feeling among the religious population that the instructions are aimed, God forbid, against Judaism,' said President Reuven Rivlin. October 4, 2020
Tourism minister resignation may be first step to electionsTourism Minister Asaf Zamir of the Blue and White Party quits, saying he doesn't have an 'ounce of trust' in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. October 4, 2020
WATCH: Oldest known ‘furnace’ discovered in southern Israel, dates back thousands of yearsIsrael’s identity as the startup nation may date back long before the modern State of Israel. October 4, 2020
Demonstrators clash with police in anti-Netanyahu protestsPolice, opposition exchange accusations after 38 arrested when violence erupts as police try to enforce coronavirus lockdown restrictions. October 4, 2020
Sudanese government official: ‘We need ties with Israel’Dismissing the Palestinian question, Dagalo said, 'We don't have a border with the Palestinians.' October 4, 2020
‘Remote learning is failing our children’: Education expert warns of a lost generationVideo calls are no substitute for in-class education, underprivileged communities bear the brunt, says Ben-Gurion University researcher. October 4, 2020
Netanyahu, Rivlin wish speedy recovery to Trumps after COVID-19 diagnosisOther leaders have grappled with the coronavirus, including British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Brazilian President Jair Bolsanaro. October 4, 2020
