Israel’s corona restrictions fade, but fears remainOne teacher said, 'It looks like in order to restart the economy they're sacrificing our health and our families' health.' May 3, 2020
Israel begins trials of steroid treatments on Corona patientsTen patients will be included at the start; the treatment cycle will be for a few weeks with a follow-up period of the same length. May 2, 2020
Israel approves opening of schoolsThe decision will be updated within the framework of a public health order by the director-general of the Health Ministry. May 1, 2020
Rate of corona lower in children but can still carry virus and infect adults, Israeli research showsStudy contradicts World Health Organization, shows children are less susceptible to coronavirus but can still carry the virus and infect others, although at a lower rate. May 1, 2020
‘War crime’: Arab League blasts Israel’s plan to annex Judea and SamariaThe Arab League urged the U.S. to pull its support from Israel's plan. April 30, 2020
WATCH: Head nurse reveals ‘ground zero’ in Israel’s corona battleHindy Englard, E.R. head nurse at Sheba Medical Center shares what it was like to treat Israel's first coronavirus patience during the unprecedented health crisis. April 30, 2020
Attorney General: No legal barrier to Netanyahu serving as PMAttorney General Avichai Mandelblit tells Supreme Court he sees no legal case for blocking Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from forming a unity government. April 30, 2020
El Al workers protest deal to take money from compensation fundEl Al employees furious as company petitions to withdraw tens of millions from their compensation fund. April 30, 2020
‘I fell in love with the Bible,’ says young World Bible Quiz winnerStudying the Bible quickly became a passion for Cohen. April 30, 2020
‘Stealing Democracy’: Israel’s Supreme Court blasted as it flexes musclesThe Supreme Court made two controversial rulings that sparked anger among activists who say it is 'basically running the country.' April 30, 2020
Palestinian who stole 50 cows found dead in SamariaPalestinians have been stealing Israeli livestock for a long time. April 30, 2020
Israel loses 4,500 dunams of productive farmland to JordanPart of the area had been farmed for decades by 39 families in Moshav Tzofar. April 30, 2020
Israel eases more restrictions in move to gradually reopen economyCoronavirus infection rate continues to drop as government begins easing restrictions on the economy. More businesses and schools are expected to reopen starting next week. April 30, 2020
Shin Bet can keep tracking coronavirus patients, Knesset committee rulesKnesset committee approves Shin Bet tracking of coronavirus patients for an additional 5 days, and the extension can be continued further if the legislative process is initiated. April 30, 2020
Biden says he’d leave US embassy in Jerusalem, but would reopen consulate in eastern part of cityBiden makes his position on the US Embassy in Jerusalem clear - he wouldn't send it back to Tel Aviv. April 30, 2020
Parents of murdered Jewish teen name new babyThe Schnerbs did not want to name the newborn after Rina because they say their daughter’s soul is still present with them. April 29, 2020
‘Shame on you’: Yair Netanyahu condemns EU for mourning terrorists'We have one day in a year to remember our fallen soldiers! And you destroy it with a memorial to Palestinian terrorists!' said Yair Netanyahu. April 29, 2020
For first time in 10 years, young woman wins world Bible competitionRuth Cohen was crowned International Bible Contest winner today on Wednesday. April 29, 2020
Corona milestone: For 1st time, Israelis recovered from disease outnumber sickOf the 15,782, confirmed cases in Israel, 7,929 have recovered. April 29, 2020
Israeli flyover salutes hospitals on Independence DayAir force jets salute doctors and other health care workers, flying over hospitals throughout Israel on Independence Day. April 29, 2020
Israel rings in Independence Day, though with curtailed activitiesIsrael's Independence Day was marked by some key events, though in a toned-down format. April 29, 2020
Israeli leaders ring in subdued Independence Day celebrations with messages of unity'It is time for unity,' said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in prerecorded comments. 'If we join forces, we can overcome the coronavirus.' April 28, 2020
US gives Israel blessing to annex parts of Judea and SamariaThe U.S. Mideast peace deal unveiled by the Trump administration in January envisions Israel to apply its sovereignty over Jewish settlements in Judea and Samaria. April 28, 2020
Memorial Day terror attack: Woman stabbed, suspect shotA stabbing of a 62-year-old woman on Memorial Day was confirmed as a terror attack. April 28, 2020
Blue and White flips stance, calls on Supreme Court to OK NetanyahuBlue and White previously petitioned the Supreme Court to disqualify Benjamin Netanyahu, but now on the verge of entering into a unity government the party is calling on the court to approve him. April 28, 2020
Grandson of downed pilot honored with Memorial Day flyoverIsrael Air Force pilot whose grandfather was shot down and killed in the 1973 Yom Kippur War flew his F-16 jet in the ceremonial flyover. April 28, 2020
An Israeli Memorial Day like no other as coronavirus imposes limitsWith pre-taped segments and virtual visits to bereaved families, Remembrance Day in the shadow of the coronavirus is like no other in history. April 28, 2020
Israeli health, finance panel: Reopen malls, lift additional restrictionsExperts recommend immediately lifting restrictions on malls, with some suggesting the hardline policies adopted by the Ministry of Health were an overreaction. April 28, 2020
Netanyahu: I, too, want to be at grave of my family’s fallen; Honors heroic brotherThe prime minister said he identified with families who couldn't visit the graves of their loved ones this Memorial Day. April 28, 2020
Israeli police put up 40 checkpoints across country for Independence Day curfewIsraeli police set up checkpoints across the country to prevent movement in keeping with the curfew that will be reimposed on Independence Day. April 28, 2020
Coronavirus numbers down as nation prepares for Independence Day curfewThe past 24 hours have seen only a slight rise in those testing positive for coronavirus, while the number of hospitalizations and those in serious condition continues to drop. April 28, 2020
IDF drone crashes in Gaza StripThe UAV is primarily used for bad weather reconnaissance, data collection, and target marking. April 28, 2020
‘We cannot cry together’: President Rivlin delivers Memorial Day address at Western Wall'This year, we cannot cry together, this year we cannot look each other in the eye,' said the Israeli president at a Memorial Day event in Jerusalem nearly devoid of spectators due to the corona pandemic. April 27, 2020
WATCH: Israelis sing national anthem from their balconies on Memorial DayIsraelis throughout the nation took to their balconies and windows to sing 'Hatikva,' the national anthem, as corona restrictions prevented them from mourning fallen heroes together in public places. April 27, 2020
Lapid would join arch-rival Netanyahu to prevent Gantz from becoming PMYair Lapid offered to work with arch-rival Benjamin Netanyahu to deny one-time ally Benny Gantz from assuming the role of prime minister. April 27, 2020
Shaked: Netanyahu abandoned right-wing partnersThe former justice minister accused Netanyahu of abandoning his right-wing partners and said they won't be a 'fifth wheel' in the new government, unable to advance their party's agenda. April 27, 2020
Israel’s youngest coronavirus patient, age 11, in serious conditionThe 11-year-old girl's condition has declined significantly since she was rushed to a local hospital on Friday. April 27, 2020
Israel remembers its fallen as Memorial Day beginsThe curfew imposed during this year's Memorial Day will perhaps inadvertently add more gravitas to a day already observed with great solemnity. April 27, 2020
Incendiary terror kites land near Ben Gurion airport, residents in uproarIncendiary aerial devices are used by Hamas and other Palestinian terrorists against Israel. April 27, 2020
Number of new Israeli coronavirus infections lowest in weeks as economy opens upRetail market begins staged return with street shops and hair salons allowed to open their doors again. April 27, 2020
Israel’s 200th victim was nurse, passed two weeks after sister succumbed to diseaseNurse Susie Levy, Israel’s first medical staff fatality, passed away from the coronavirus just two weeks after her sister succumbed to the same disease. April 27, 2020
Israel caves to large retailers who refused to open, offering up 6 billion in aidThe retailers had refused to reopen Sunday without more guaranteed government aid. April 27, 2020
Egyptian TV revels in show predicting Israel’s destructionIsrael complained that the series 'is completely unacceptable especially because the two states have had a peace treaty for the past 41 years.' April 27, 2020
Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria in two months, Netanyahu says'A couple of months from now, I’m confident that that pledge will be honored, that we will be able to celebrate another historic moment in the history of Zionism,' he said. April 27, 2020
Syria reports Israeli missile attack near Damascus, 7 killedThe missiles were launched from Lebanese air space, according to the report. April 27, 2020
Labor votes to join Netanyahu coalition, violates key campaign promiseAfter winning only three seats in the Knesset, Labor voted on Sunday to break its campaign promise never to sit in a government with Benjamin Netanyahu. April 26, 2020
Israeli court takes step to halt phone tracking amid virusIsrael's highest court on Sunday ruled that corona-related phone tracking can only continue if the legislature passes guidelines governing the controversial practice. April 26, 2020
Second Temple-era synagogue to be moved stone by stone for highwayRare Second Temple-era synagogue uncovered near Beit Shemesh will have to be relocated to another area to allow for already approved highway widening. April 26, 2020
Israel marks 100th anniversary of San Remo Conference that paved way for Jewish stateFamous conference of allied leaders in 1920 determined the fate of the former Ottoman Empire and recognized the right of the Jewish people to a national homeland in Palestine. April 26, 2020
Israel records 200th death as coronavirus numbers continue to flattenConfirmed infections up slightly, but hospitalizations continue to drop as more stores set to re-open across Israel in cautious steps to get the economy moving again. April 26, 2020
Israel’s shortage of Arab construction workers could lead to resurgence of Jewish laborAs coronavirus restrictions in Judea and Samaria stop the flow of Arab laborers, Jewish Israelis are being recruited to work in the construction industry. April 26, 2020
Jewish Agency estimates global crisis will spark mass return, floats 100,000 numberChairman Yitzhak Herzog thinks up to 100,000 people will make Israel their home, either for their first or second time. April 26, 2020
Israel eases restrictions on stores, restaurants and hair salonsThe government announced new regulations to 'gradually restore the Israeli economy to a careful routine in the shadow of the coronavirus.' April 25, 2020
Israel’s health minister to step downYaakov Litzman informed the prime minister that he is resigning as head of the Ministry of Health; he will reportedly transition to the Housing Ministry. April 25, 2020
WATCH: Human trials for Israeli corona vaccine to start by summerWith a recently secured $12 million investment, Israeli researchers will launch human trials of a novel coronavirus vaccine by the summer of 2020. April 25, 2020
Anti-unity government protesters return to Tel AvivThe protesters oppose Netanyahu serving as prime minister while he faces charges in three corruption cases. April 25, 2020
Some schools to open as Israeli infection count nears 15,000; Billions approved for small businessesMayors are calling for primary schools to reopen in May and the government announced a new $2.3 billion aid package for small businesses. April 24, 2020
Legislative blitz to pave way for unity governmentLikud and Blue and White are tabling several legislative amendments needed to form a national unity government including a change to allow both Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz to serve as prime minister. April 23, 2020
Israel’s bereaved come to grips with Memorial Day restrictionsBereaved families are slowly coming to terms with the decision to close military cemeteries on Memorial Day. April 23, 2020
El Al deal hits impasse as government refuses $400 million loan guaranteeGovernment nixes national airline's initial request that it guarantee a $400 million loan as negotiations continue for hammering out terms of emergency financing. April 23, 2020
