WATCH: First Etihad passenger plane arrives in Israel The first passenger plane flown by United Arab Emirates based carrier Etihad landed at Israel's Ben Gurion airport on Monday morning with senior tourism officials aboard. October 19, 2020
‘Giant steps’: Netanyahu hails 7 agreements signed in Bahrain The prime minister 'welcomed the first flight from Israel to Bahrain,' and said that it was a 'continuation of the breakthrough toward peace,' according to an official statement. October 18, 2020
WATCH: ‘We’re bringing the Bible back to life,’ says Friedman about Bahrain flight The U.S.-Israeli delegation made history on the first commercial flight to Bahrain. https://youtu.be/9ZyeNdzJon4?t=47... October 18, 2020
Israel ‘cautiously’ rolls back lockdown; some schools reopen amid dip in morbidity rate Lowest morbidity rate in months reported after much of the country was closed for over three weeks. October 18, 2020
Foreign governments fund anti-Netanyahu protests, says Israeli lawmaker Ariel Kallner presented evidence that government-funded organizations in Germany, Switzerland, and Norway have donated hundreds of thousands of shekels to groups behind anti-Netanyahu protests in Israel. October 18, 2020
WATCH: Israeli photographer captures lives of heroic COVID-19 health care workers During the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Israeli photographer Micha Brikman documented the lives of hospital workers inside Haifa’s Bnai Zion Medical Center. October 18, 2020
WATCH: Israeli agents to spy on corona carriers accused of lying Reports indicate that Israeli secret agents will investigate COVID-19 patients accused of lying about their activities. October 17, 2020
As infections drop, Israel to begin easing lockdown on Sunday First 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 video Violent 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 outcry The police say that body camera footage shows the guests physically assaulting officers. October 15, 2020
Thousands of new homes approved for Judea and Samaria Leaders 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 destinations Israel'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 family Coronavirus 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 community Prayer 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 village After 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 mark The 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 patients Ichilov 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 one At faction meetings prior to the opening session, threats and insults were hurled. October 12, 2020
Poll: Israelis’ faith in police drops amid second lockdown Hebrew 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 critics Parents, 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 lockdown The 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 lockdown The 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 civilians A 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 elections Opposition 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 ventilator The 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 lockdown Tamir 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 government Demonstrators 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 border Wildfires 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 rate Israel'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 domestically The 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 men Israeli 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 working Netanyahu 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 haircut Yediot 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 Putin Netanyahu and Putin talked about a number of issues including corona. October 7, 2020
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox leaders have change of heart over targeted lockdowns Religious 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 policewoman As 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 working Cabinet 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 Right The 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 meeting During 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 Al The 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 restrictions Monday’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 pandemic The 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 rules Gila 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 working Key indicators show some improvement in Israel's corona situation. October 6, 2020
Israel presents 7-stage lockdown exit strategy The 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 pandemic The 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 protests Ron Huldai accuses government of using the police to break up anti-Netanyahu demonstrations. October 5, 2020
‘Cautious optimism’ as Israeli coronavirus rates begin downward trend Over the last five days, the percentage of positive tests has declined. October 4, 2020
