Corona provides ‘window of opportunity’ to bring back Israelis held by HamasMother of soldier, whose body is held by terror group, says 'Hamas is weak and this opportunity should be seized.' April 16, 2020
IMF forecasts Israeli economy won’t recover until 2022The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a report predicting that the Israeli economy will shrink 6.3% in 2020 and won't won’t recover fully until 2022. April 16, 2020
Israel’s newest coronavirus fear: A spike in cases within the Arab sectorArab MKs and officials are urging more testing in the sector, as hundreds are feared to be infected without knowing it. April 16, 2020
141 deaths in Israel as 10 more corona fatalities reported in 24-hour periodThe number of cases in Israel rose to 12,591. April 16, 2020
Israel prepares corona exit strategy: Process to start on SundayThe government is hammering out details to restore at least half of the economy while avoiding renewed coronavirus outbreaks. April 16, 2020
Gantz runs out of time: Israeli president Rivlin transfers mandate to KnessetAfter unity talks failed, Rivlin informed Gantz that his time to form a government had ended. April 16, 2020
Israel’s corona cases top 12,500, death toll reaches 131On Wednesday evening, Israel reported over 12,500 coronavirus cases, with 131 deaths attributed to the deadly virus. April 15, 2020
WATCH: ‘This is heaven,’ says retired IDF pilot stranded on Egyptian beachGuy Poran, a 64-year-old former Israeli air force pilot, is spending corona lockdown on a beach in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, a place he referred to as "heaven." https://youtu.be/xR59FRggiSk... April 15, 2020
Unity talks revive in last-ditch effort between Netanyahu, Gantz, but no deal before holidayNetanyahu and Gantz announced 'significant progress' after a late Monday meeting. April 14, 2020
Israel Space Agency chairman: Lockdowns have zero impact, open economy at onceThe head of Israel's Space Agency says the closures should be lifted immediately. April 14, 2020
Israeli government declares total curfew for last day of PassoverIsraelis ordered to stay at home on last night of Passover holiday to prevent millions from mingling in traditional Mimouna celebrations marking the end of the week-long prohibition on eating bread. April 14, 2020
Israeli neighborhood unites to help Bar Mitzvah boy celebrateOn Monday, despite all the obstacles, Assaf Sunis celebrated his Bar Mitzvah before a crowd of onlookers. April 14, 2020
Israeli poll shows surge in Likud support to 40 seatsThe last time Likud managed to get 40 seats in the Knesset was in the 1988 elections under Yitzhak Shamir. April 14, 2020
Hamas willing to trade information on Israeli captives for hundreds of terrorists'We are prepared to make partial concessions in regards to our captives,' Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar said. April 14, 2020
Mossad helps Israeli charity rescue life-saving ventilators from ChinaAn Israeli charity purchased critical medical equipment from Chinese suppliers but had no way to get it to Israel. April 14, 2020
As corona deaths hit 118, health ministry slammed for lack of dataAs death toll hits 118, public health experts say the government is either not releasing or failing to obtain key data vital in fighting the pandemic. April 14, 2020
Israel ranked safest, US and UK riskiest places during pandemicHong Kong financial group says Israel is still the safest country, though it came in 8th place in treatment efficiency. April 14, 2020
‘There’s no other way,’ says Gantz in unity plea to NetanyahuBenny Gantz urged Benjamin Netanyahu to move forward with unity government negotiations, speaking on live TV just minutes after the prime minister addressed the nation. April 13, 2020
Netanyahu declares new lockdown restrictions until day after PassoverAddressing the nation live on Monday, the prime minister reinstated nationwide travel restrictions that will last through Thursday, the day after Passover. April 13, 2020
WATCH: Jerusalem mother describes life in a locked-down neighborhoodPnina Pfeuffer describes life in Jerusalem's Nachlaot neighborhood, an area to which the police and IDF are strictly limiting access. April 13, 2020
Corona exit talk premature: Israel to impose further restrictionsAmong the restrictions is the cancellation of Mimouna, a North African Jewish celebration held the day after Passover. April 13, 2020
Israeli companies can cash in on $10 million corona check from TrumpAny company with employees in the U.S. can apply for a business loan, with strong chances it becomes a grant. April 13, 2020
After decades of sinking water levels, Sea of Galilee is almost fullThirty percent of the country’s potable water is supplied by the Kinneret. April 13, 2020
Is Netanyahu holding firm on red lines? Conflicting reports as unity talks enter final day'We support the prime minister's refusal to back down from the right-wing bloc's red lines with regards to sovereignty and the appointment of judges,' the Yemina party said. April 13, 2020
Police ticket left-wing protesters outside politician’s home for breaking corona rulesDemonstrators in front of politician Blue and White MK Gaby Ashkenazi's house are fined, although Ashkenazi calls on authorities to cancel them. April 13, 2020
Divided Jerusalem: Mixed feelings among residents in locked-down capitalSome Jerusalem residents welcome the closure, while others feel that the lockdowns are discriminatory. April 13, 2020
Likud demands President Rivlin hand mandate to NetanyahuThe Likud pointed out that Rivlin had no trouble handing the mandate to Gantz even when he didn't have a clear majority to form a government. April 13, 2020
Former chief rabbi, corona victim, laid to restPraised as a learned sage who espoused tolerance and love for the people, Rabbi Eliyahu Bakshi-Doron died in Jerusalem from complications due to the coronavirus. April 13, 2020
Arab terrorist infiltrates IDF base, attacks two soldiersThe terrorist escaped through a breach in the fence. April 13, 2020
Israeli left unhinged over Gesher MK’s defection to NetanyahuA picture of Orly Levi-Abekasis as a prostitute was one of the more outrageous attacks on the breakaway MK, who joined with Netanyahu. April 13, 2020
Amnesty International employee gleeful after ratting out peace activist to HamasAmnesty International employee denounced for getting Gaza peace activist arrested by Hamas for virtual meeting with Israelis April 13, 2020
Israeli Supreme Court rejects petition to block Netanyahu… for nowThe court held that it could not rule on the petition as Netanyahu has not yet been tasked with forming a government, but left open the possibility of hearing such a petition in the future April 12, 2020
Netanyahu gains strength after Rivlin rebuffs GantzBoth the ongoing corona virus pandemic and the president's refusal to extend the coalition deadline for Netanyahu rival Benny Gantz leave the prime minister in a stronger position. April 12, 2020
WATCH: IDF, police enforce lockdown in ultra-Orthodox areasThe police and military have set up 100 checkpoints in the nation's capital, imposing stricter lockdown on areas with higher concentrations of coronavirus cases. April 12, 2020
Ramadan curfew expected to prevent spread of coronavirus in Israel’s Arab sectorDespite low infection rates in Arab communities, a total curfew is to be imposed in advance of the Ramadan holiday. April 12, 2020
Israel’s first home-grown ultra-Orthodox doctor in midst of coronavirus fightDr. Yehuda Sabiner started his internship at the country's first dedicated coronavirus ward. April 12, 2020
President Rivlin rejects Gantz’s request for mandate extensionRivlin made the decision 'after talking to Likud Chairman Benjamin Netanyahu as well, who did not confirm that the two are close to signing an agreement that will lead to a unity government.' April 12, 2020
‘The heart aches’: 53-year-old mother of 9 among latest Israeli corona victims'This is an unimaginable tragedy. She left nine tender, young orphans,' a neighbor said. April 12, 2020
Netanyahu reverses decision on inbound flights, allows them to continue'The State of Israel will not close its doors to Israelis returning home,' said Transportation Minister Bezalel Smotrich. April 12, 2020
Israel tightens quarantine in Jerusalem to halt virus spreadA ministerial committee approved the shutting down of movement in and out of several predominantly ultra-Orthodox areas. April 12, 2020
Breakaway opposition MK throws support behind NetanyahuOrly Levi-Abekasis's decision returns her to the right side of the political aisle where she began her political career. April 12, 2020
Face masks now mandatory for all Israelis going outdoorsMinistry of Health ramps up coronavirus measures and orders all citizens to wear masks when leaving their homes, but police will not yet be enforcing new rule. April 12, 2020
Caroline Glick: Israel and Trump’s war on the coronavirusNetanyahu is right. We cannot know if Trump will beat the virus or if, with the lavish support of the Democrats, the 'experts' and the media, the virus will beat him. April 12, 2020
Exit strategy: Israeli team presents 4-step plan for emerging from economic crisisEconomic team presents a four-stage plan, transitioning slowly out of restrictions, to revive Israeli economy. Treasury accepts the plan, despite objections from the Ministry of Health. April 12, 2020
Is Israel heading to a 4th election?With the collapse of talks last week, it's no longer clear that a unity government will be formed, opening the possibility for yet another round of elections. April 12, 2020
US Amb. Friedman joins Passover priestly blessing at Western WallAmerican Ambassador David Friedman, an observant Jew, one of select few to offer the priestly blessing at holy site in Jerusalem's Old City. April 12, 2020
Israel’s corona dead rises to 103, total cases at 10,878There are 174 serious cases in Israel with 123 people on ventilators as of Saturday. April 12, 2020
No rest for the weary: Israeli medical crews working throughout PassoverHospital staff and national EMS continue battling coronavirus as nation prepares to celebrate Passover festival under curfew. April 11, 2020
Rivlin slammed for hosting daughter at seder, violating corona lockdown rulesAfter the government issued a nationwide ban on hosting visitors at celebrations on the first night of Passover, reports emerged that the president hosted his daughter. April 11, 2020
Netanyahu hopes to ‘gradually’ lift restrictions after Passover; death toll surpasses 100After the Passover holiday, the government hopes to 'gradually' allow 'sections of the Israeli population to go out' said the prime minister on Friday. April 11, 2020
Israel’s new poor: Middle class hit hard by coronavirus economic falloutWith over one million Israelis now unemployed, local charity reports a 200% increase in the number of families asking for help. April 11, 2020
WATCH: Netanyahu rivals blast government’s response to corona pandemicThe Knesset Coronavirus Committee headed by Yesh Atid lawmaker Ofer Shelah released on Tuesday "intermediate conclusions" about Israel's virus response, slamming the the government's approach to crisis management. April 10, 2020
Health professor: Corona hysteria doing more damage than epidemicTop Economics experts demand end of closure, claim economic damage will be worse than coronavirus epidemic and call for schools to re-open and low-risk population to go back to work. April 10, 2020
Israel eases lockdown restrictions; Over 10,000 Israelis infected, 93 deathsThe Health Ministry reportedly advised enforcing the severe lockdown regulations throughout the entire eight-day Passover holiday. April 10, 2020
Meretz MK, former IDF general, removes Twitter slogan calling himself a JewWhen told that his moniker was offensive, Yair Golan changed it to be more inclusive. April 10, 2020
Israeli health officials urge extension of intercity travel ban until end of PassoverDespite its effect on the holiday mood, Israeli officials want to maintain the ban on travel between cities through the end of Passover next week. April 9, 2020
WATCH: Home births on the rise in Israel due to coronavirusBased on fear of coronavirus contagion, some Israelis predict a surge in home births to avoid the risk of infection with COVID-19 in hospital settings. April 9, 2020
‘All-are-welcome spirit’ of Passover seders constrained by corona riskThe coronavirus has forced Jewish families to limit the celebratory Passover meals known as seders from extended families and friends to small, one-household affairs. By Associated Press Passover and its ... April 9, 2020
Israel’s youngest corona victim: High tech engineer, 37, father of twoDoron, 37, had a preexisting medical condition and succumbed to coronavirus after attempts by family to find plasma donations from those who recovered from the disease. April 8, 2020
Blue and White issues ultimatum to Likud, threatens 4th electionsBlue and White said Likud chief negotiator Yariv Levin was the man responsible for torpedoing the talks. April 8, 2020
