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
El Al picks up thousands of coronavirus supplies from South KoreaOn Wednesday, an El Al plane departed from South Korea to Israel carrying tens of thousands of coronavirus testing reagents and protective suits for medical personnel. April 8, 2020
Coronavirus deaths top 70 as Israel prepares for Passover curfewInfections climb, death toll reaches 71 as traffic choked off in advance of nationwide curfew to keep Israelis at home for start of Passover festival. April 8, 2020
IDF prepares for Seder night: Bases packed, a virtual roll-call for those on leaveThe Israeli Air Force also released thousands from its Hatzerim Air Base in the Negev so they could celebrate at home. April 8, 2020
Rabin’s grandson apologizes after saying Netanyahu should die from coronaThis is not the first time Rabin's grandson showed his distaste for Netanyahu. April 8, 2020
A nation at home: Israeli government approves corona restrictions set out by NetanyahuIsraelis will not be allowed to leave their homes at all from Wednesday evening until Thursday morning. April 7, 2020
Israel signals Hamas it’s ready to make deal involving return of MIAs'I don't remember in the last years such an outright signal from Hamas regarding its desire to advance prisoner talks,' said an IDF officer. April 7, 2020
Extremists protesting against health restrictions on prayer attacked by passersbyRadical ultra-Orthodox Jews protesting health restrictions attacked in town of Modiin-Elit, police close down prayer services and hand out fines in Beit Shemesh. April 7, 2020
Only one group in Israel will celebrate Passover en masse (and they’re all sick)The Dan Panorama hotel will hold a Seder for some 500 recovering coronavirus patients. April 7, 2020
Israel’s chief rabbis sell nation’s bread to Arab businessman in traditional ceremonyRabbis sign over hundreds of millions worth of goods to a non-Jew for 20,000 shekels in annual traditional ceremony; sale to be reversed after the Passover festival. April 7, 2020
Eilat crushed by coronavirus: 85% of residents unemployedThe Red Sea resort town, known for its family-friendly hotels and nightlife, is a popular destination for both foreign and domestic tourists during the Jewish holidays. April 7, 2020
Elderly in Israel’s nursing homes hard hit by pandemicCalls increase for military to take over handling pandemic needs of nursing homes as Knesset holds meeting to discuss crisis. April 7, 2020
Israel among first to test drug to help severe corona casesThe rheumatoid arthritis medication Kevzara may help severe cases of the disease. April 7, 2020
Will Ramadan rekindle the global plague?'What we're seeing now in Bnei Brak and the haredi community is just a promo to what we'll happen in the Arab sector during the month of Ramadan,' the senior official said. April 7, 2020
Israelis prepare for nationwide lockdown as death toll hits 60Number of Israelis testing positive continues to rise, death toll now 60as curfew set to begin Tuesday afternoon with ban on inter-city travel. April 7, 2020
Major League Baseball may play all games in one cityThe entire baseball season may be played in Phoenix, Arizona. April 7, 2020
Netanyahu announces 4-day national lockdown to fight pandemicPrime minister tells nation government ordered curfew aimed at preventing spread of virus over Passover holiday when millions of Israelis would normally visit relatives. April 6, 2020
Coalition talks collapse, unity government looks far away despite progress'Understanding was reached on all issues in preparation for signing an agreement,' Blue and White said. April 6, 2020
WATCH: Young Israelis make the best of quarantine in Tel Aviv corona hotelThe Dan Panorama hotel in Tel Aviv was converted into a quarantine facility for Israelis with coronavirus and younger asymptomatic guests are finding creative ways to fill their days. April 6, 2020
IDF chief quietly asks that coronavirus leadership pass to army controlIDF Chief of Staff requests that the military take over managing the coronavirus crisis in Israel. April 6, 2020
Netanyahu mulls tightening movement thoughout IsraelEarlier rumors said the government would close eight Israeli cities and 15 Jerusalem neighborhoods. April 6, 2020
Israeli cops keep crowd from going nuts over egg shortagePolice scramble to break up egg-crazed crowd after shoppers in Rishon Letzion get word of shipment arriving at local stores during shortage. April 6, 2020
City neighboring corona-struck Bnei Brak ordered to take down fencingThe Interior Ministry orders Ramat Gan’s mayor to remove fences he put up, while he says he made the decision on his own after consulting the police. April 6, 2020
Nurse who battled back from coronavirus returns to ‘be with my team during this war’Nurse from Netanya returns to Laniado Hospital after recovering from coronavirus. 'I came back to be with my team during this war,' she says. April 6, 2020
Nationwide curfew expected before Passover, Israel’s infections climb to 8,611No flattening of the curve yet as coronavirus numbers continue to rise, nationwide curfew expected for Passover holiday. April 6, 2020
Jerusalem’s Palm Sunday procession scaled down due to virusPalm Sunday celebrations start the Holy Week leading up to Easter. Worshippers in Jerusalem traditionally carry palm fronds and olive branches, and march from the top of the Mount of Olives into the Old City. April 6, 2020
35 forced into quarantine after infected man knowingly takes Jerusalem busFamily alerts police who stop traffic on highway and arrest man who tested positive for coronavirus but took bus to Jerusalem, forcing 34 passengers and the driver into quarantine. April 6, 2020
Israeli inmates to mass produce protective face masksThe masks will initially be supplied within the prison service. Eventually, the IPS hopes to produce enough masks to provide them to security forces and first responders. April 6, 2020
11 El Al planes to bring millions of masks, protective suits to Israel from ChinaThe Israeli Defense Ministry arranged an airlift of critically needed medical equipment from China to help fight the country’s coronavirus outbreak. April 5, 2020
WATCH: No new Israeli government until after Passover, at the earliestNetanyahu and Gantz are continue to negotiate a unity government, but additional steps toward a coalition will wait until after Passover, which ends in Israel after sundown on April 15. April 5, 2020
Netanyahu ‘strongly condemns wild incitement against ultra-Orthodox’'The corona epidemic does not distinguish between the ultra-Orthodox and the secular or between Arabs and Jews; neither will we,' said the prime minister in a statement on Sunday. April 5, 2020
Tracking the trackers: Israel sets up committee to review use of surveillance softwareFollowing criticisms of government's use of invasive anti-terror surveillance tools to track Israel's citizens in the fight against coronavirus, Netanyahu convenes review committee. April 5, 2020
‘What else? The 10 plagues?’ 4.3 quake shakes southern IsraelGeological Survey of Israel reports magnitude 4.3 quake centered in the Gulf of Eilat, no damage or injuries reported. April 5, 2020
Labor Party drops Meretz, poised to join governmentLabor Party splits from far-left Meretz, citing health crisis has priority. April 5, 2020
Israelis who don’t wear masks will be fined, says Ministry of Health officialProfessor Itamar Grotto said on Sunday that wearing a mask in public will become mandatory. Israelis who don’t wear masks in public will be fined. April 5, 2020
Right fearful: Is Netanyahu conceding too much in unity talks?The Likud is retreating from key positions on sovereignty and judicial appointments, reports say. April 5, 2020
Analysis: As Likud strengthens, going with Gantz might be worst optionWith new surveys showing a Netanyahu-led Likud surging, what once seemed his best option—partnering with Gantz—may in fact be his worst. April 5, 2020
Corona infections in Israel pass 8,000 as test supplies run lowDeath toll now 46 as shortage of critical chemicals reduces number of tests for coronavirus. April 5, 2020
Sovereignty over Judea, Samaria main sticking point holding up coalition talksNegotiations are ongoing but significant gaps will probably delay a coalition until after Passover, or even Israeli Independence Day. April 5, 2020
Operation laser beam: Bnei Brak under de facto command of IDFSoldiers are currently distributing food supplies for the civilians and medicine to those in need. April 5, 2020
Israel’s corona death toll climbs to 44, almost 100 patients on ventilatorsIsrael locked down the hard-hit community of Bnei Brak, but the death toll continued to rise in other parts of the country on Saturday. April 4, 2020
Following tough negotiations, Israeli politicians unnaturally silent on unity talks amid coronaNormally chirpy Twitter feeds of top politicians go silent before the weekend as public focus is on coronavirus actions, not coalition talks. April 3, 2020
Israel still functioning as top leaders work from quarantineGovernment continuing to function as Netanyahu and top officials work from quarantine after being exposed to infected people, including health minister. April 3, 2020
Health Ministry sets new regulations for Jewish burialJewish burial is traditionally handled by the Chevra Kadisha, an organization that ensures the bodies are prepared according to Jewish tradition and protected from desecration. April 3, 2020
