Netanyahu and Trump agree to ‘cooperate closely’ during corona call"The two leaders agreed to cooperate closely to combat the virus and minimize its global impact," in addition to "discuss[ing] critical bilateral and regional issues," said a statement from the White House. March 28, 2020
Israeli, Chinese firms collaborate to build emergency testing centerIsraeli DNA testing company MyHeritage announced plans to work with China-based BGI on a new testing facility capable of performing 10,000 coronavirus tests a day. March 28, 2020
Fears post-corona unemployment will severely impact Israel’s youthIsrael's low pre-corona era unemployment rate of 3.4 percent will not return soon. Officials fear a 10 percent jobless rate when the crisis ends, with those under 34 most affected. March 28, 2020
After shocking reversal by Netanyahu’s rival, Israelis wait to see shape of new gov’tPolitical dust has yet to settle in wake of shocking turnaround by opposition leader Benny Gantz; Netanyahu still till fill out other coalition partners. March 27, 2020
Israel coronavirus death toll rises to 10, more than 3000 infectedTwo elderly patients succumb to coronavirus as infections continue to rise; IDF deploys first 500 troops deploying to assist Israeli police in enforcing expected national curfew. March 27, 2020
Defense Ministry looking to open 20 more ‘corona hotels’The Defense ministry stipulated that the hotels must have at least 200 rooms in a single building. March 27, 2020
WATCH: Palestinian Authority Reports First Coronavirus DeathIt’s unclear how the woman contracted the disease, but it’s possible that infections are still passing back and forth between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. March 27, 2020
WATCH: Israeli economy takes a hitUnemployment in Israel has skyrocketed to over 20 percent in March alone due to the coronavirus. March 27, 2020
Former Gantz partners blast him for ‘selling out’ to NetanyahuGantz's former partners lash out, say he abandoned the million voters who put him in the Knesset and sold out to "crawl" into a Netanyahu-led government. March 26, 2020
Gantz elected Knesset Speaker as he heads into unity governmentGantz noted the corona crisis as one of the reasons a 'national emergency government' was needed. March 26, 2020
Political shocker: Blue and White breaks apart as Gantz joins NetanyahuIt's not yet known what position in the government Gantz will fill in the year-and-a-half before he is expected to take the premiership. March 26, 2020
IDF preparing to deploy to support coronavirus curfewIDF to deploy 16 battalions of unarmed soldiers to support police enforcement of expected national curfew to fight the spread of the coronavirus. March 26, 2020
Israeli town protests as elderly pushed out to make way for corona patientsAnticipating an influx of sick, the Ministry of Health decided to clear out geriatric centers for coronavirus patients. March 26, 2020
8 dead in Israel as virus strikes three elderlyAll three of the victims had serious pre-existing conditions. March 26, 2020
5,000: Magic number of ventilators Israel needs to cope with crisis, health official saysNetanyahu describes 'fierce, wild and vicious competition around the world to acquire medical equipment.' March 26, 2020
‘Worst is still ahead,’ Israeli officials warn as coronavirus cases rise"We’re nearing the exponential phase of the epidemic," Defense Minister Naftali Bennett said. March 26, 2020
Edelstein: Israel’s Supreme Court erased separation of powersThe High Court's behavior in this instance appears to lend credence to years of right-wing criticism that the court is going beyond its authority. March 26, 2020
Yuli Edelstein speaks about his resignation as Knesset speakerThe veteran Speaker of the Knesset again blasted the High Court’s attempt to 'take over' the legislature. March 26, 2020
Snapshot of coexistence during corona crisis goes ‘viral’Israeli ambulance crew took quick break to fulfill their prayer obligations during hectic shift, giving moment of hope during coronavirus crisis. March 26, 2020
Analysis: In his final act as Knesset Speaker, Edelstein ‘upholds dignity’ of parliamentThe High Court could have decided not to accept the petition on the grounds that ruling on legislative bylaws oversteps judicial boundaries. March 26, 2020
Netanyahu: ‘Stay at home, stay alive,’ complete lockdown if virus spread continues“'ou must stay at home. Stay at home - stay alive. Everyone has to obey, no exceptions,' the prime minister stated. March 25, 2020
Saying goodbye: Families of Israel’s coronavirus victims mournSaying goodbye: Families of Israel’s Coronavirus victims in mourning March 25, 2020
Rivlin tells Netanyahu, Gantz to be ‘responsible,’ unite amid pandemic crisisIsrael's president appeals to prime minister and opposition leader to end political fighting and unite to fight coronavirus pandemic while 'we are burying our dead'. March 25, 2020
On Arab Mother’s Day, Joint List MK sends blessings to mothers of terrorists'It is disgraceful that so-called Zionists in Blue and White and Yisrael Beiteinu enlisted the support of the Joint List, which supports terrorism and doesn't recognize Israel's right to exist.' March 25, 2020
IDF Chief of Staff: Women will serve in tanksStarting in November 2020, women will train for combat roles on tanks, serve on Egyptian border. March 25, 2020
Israeli Supreme Court threatens Edelstein with contempt as he spurns demand to hold vote'I will not uphold the Supreme Court ruling to convene the plenum,' Edelstein said. March 25, 2020
Speaker of the Knesset resigns: ‘Supreme court is destroying parliament’Edelstein resigned rather than carry out the order of Israel's Supreme Court to hold a vote for a new speaker. March 25, 2020
‘Guards of Gold’: IDF plan unveiled to protect elderly during pandemicThe mission: To supply food, medicine and other necessities to this most at-risk population. March 25, 2020
Blue and White drops idea of minority gov’t with Arab support as unrealisticChannel 13 report: Blue and White leadership switches focus to pursue an emergency unity government with Netanyahu's Likud party. March 25, 2020
Death count rises to 5; 2,030 corona cases in IsraelIsrael is making an effort to bring in enough medical supplies to cope with the outbreak. March 25, 2020
Israel inches toward lockdown with tough restrictions now, stay within 100 meters of homeWith some exceptions, citizens will be limited to going out for necessities only, i.e. food and medicine. March 25, 2020
Third Israeli dies of coronavirusAn 87-year-old man became the third Israeli to die of the coronavirus, marking the second death of the day in Israel related to the global health pandemic. March 24, 2020
WATCH: Likud blasts judicial ‘coup attempt’ as constitutional crisis intensifiesNetanyahu's Likud party claimed that rivals' push to oust him from office is an attempt to 'steal the parliament, calling the Supreme Court's intervention a 'coup attempt.' March 24, 2020
Gantz’s party gives Arab Joint List control of Knesset committee helping terror victimsMembers of the Joint List have consistently made anti-Israel and anti-IDF statements and shown support for terrorists. March 24, 2020
Woman, 67, becomes 2nd Israeli death to coronaThe woman suffered from 'a serious preexisting medical condition,' the hospital said. March 24, 2020
Israel mulls gas tax hike to offset coronavirus costsThe government will need sources of revenue as its income from businesses tanks during pandemic. March 24, 2020
Israel Beiteinu files new bill targeting Netanyahu, bringing total to 5In another bid to oust Netanyahu, Avigdor Liberman's party proposes revised legislation to prevent Netanyahu from holding office. March 24, 2020
1 million Israelis unemployed by Passover, employment chief predictsIsrael’s unemployment rate reaches all-time high of 18.6%. Over 600,000 Israelis are currently jobless and the number is expected to grow. March 24, 2020
Corona report: 35.6% of Israeli cases contracted domestically, quarter of those in synagoguesAccording to a new report, hotels and restaurants accounted for 27 percent of all coronavirus cases not contracted abroad, with synagogues accounting for 24 percent of domestically-infected cases. March 24, 2020
Sea of Galilee water levels reach 16-year highAuthorities consider opening dam as water levels continue to rise. March 24, 2020
Israeli kennel offers video chat for pets, potential owners to facilitate adoption during corona crisisImmediate benefits include companionship, stress relief, and the ability to go outside to walk the dog. March 24, 2020
Israel, US practice ‘social distancing’ in joint F-35 fighter jet exerciseThe aim of the joint Israel-U.S. exercise is to improve 'force capabilities and readiness,' said the IDF. March 24, 2020
Police state? Authorities say ready ‘to keep Israelis in their homes’The emergency plan would also see the army deployed to assist the police with 24 battalions. March 24, 2020
Analysis: Israel’s coalition crisis deepens with High Court ruling on Knesset SpeakerAs Israel deals with what could become the largest health and economic crisis in its history, a political crisis shakes the foundations of its system of governance, eroding the trust of its citizenry. March 24, 2020
Coronavirus infections continue to soar: 1,656 Israelis now sickInfection rate soars by N% in 24 hours as country on verge of total curfew. March 24, 2020
Netanyahu allies slam Supreme Court: Interference will lead to’anarchy’'The court is leading us into anarchy. It’s acting like it owns the state,'Tourism Minister Yariv Levin said. March 24, 2020
Knesset Speaker clashes with High Court: I won’t hold vote for my own demise'I can’t agree because that would make the Knesset’s agenda determined by the High Court,' Edelstein said. March 24, 2020
Israelis step up to help elderly, most at-risk from coronavirusVolunteers across the country help deliver food packages to elderly who are most endangered by the virus. March 24, 2020
Netanyahu rebuffs State Comptroller report that Israel wasn’t ready for pandemic – ‘no one was’Netanyahu responded to a pre-pandemic State Comptroller report indicating that Israel was not ready for an epidemic by claiming that no country was prepared. March 24, 2020
Israel tightens lockdown: Public transportation suspended, most stores closedIsrael enacted new restrictions in response to the rising number of coronavirus cases. March 23, 2020
Opinion: A plea to Israeli politicians from Benny Gantz’s Canadian cousinI’m on my knees begging Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz to set aside their political differences and agree to form a coalition government. March 23, 2020
IDF adapts training in coronavirus eraThe Israeli army implements new policies to maintain troop training schedules while following social distancing guidelines. March 23, 2020
Health Ministry to Netanyahu: Shut down country for weekUnnamed ministers who attended cabinet meeting say health minister demanding prime minister totally shut down Israel for a week to slow coronavirus infection rate. March 23, 2020
Israel corona app tells you when you’ve crossed paths with a carrierThe app compares phone user’s whereabouts with constantly updated Health Ministry information. March 23, 2020
Corona flight: 65 infected arrive in Israel from New YorkSixty-five passengers have tested positive for coronavirus, 8 still awaiting results. The group has been quarantined in the Dan Hotel in Jerusalem. March 23, 2020
Analysis: Anti-Netanyahu laws an attempt to change rules mid-gameWhat drove them to this massive reversal of principles is quite simple: an all-consuming desire to end Benjamin Netanyahu’s rule. March 23, 2020
Top Israeli health official: Scenarios show pandemic peak next winterHealth ministry director-general cautions scenarios constantly being updated with new date, health system facing massive logistics battle. March 23, 2020
Supreme Court outrages right-wing with decision to force Knesset speaker voteThe Supreme Court said the Knesset must hold a vote to elect a speaker as soon as possible. March 23, 2020
WATCH: Israel on lockdownPolice are patrolling the streets to enforce the new lockdown directives in order to control the spread of COVID-19. March 23, 2020
Right-wing bloc boycotts as Knesset convenes to vote on committeesThe MKs will enter the plenum six at a time to vote, in keeping with Health Ministry rules. March 23, 2020
