Coronavirus claims Bnei Brak rabbi, 48, with no background illness; leaves behind 14 children 'He was all about concern for others,' said the rabbi's brother. April 21, 2020
IDF thwarts terror attack near Bethlehem Palestinians have not ceased carrying out acts of terror even during the time of corona. April 21, 2020
Will sovereignty be applied over Judea and Samaria? Unity deal brings hope Likud officials say the most meaningful outcome of the unity agreement will be the extension of sovereignty over parts of Israel's historic homeland. April 21, 2020
Israelis may be forced indoors on Independence Day Israeli government likely to impose nationwide lockdown on Independence Day to prevent mass gatherings and potential spread of the coronavirus. April 21, 2020
Israelis cautiously take to streets as pace of corona infection slows Imposition of tough closure conditions appears to be paying off as number of Israelis recovering from coronavirus exceeds number of new infections. April 21, 2020
Israel remembers Holocaust, its victims, despite restrictions Israelis honored the victims of the Holocaust and remembered, though in somewhat different ways, due to the pandemic. April 21, 2020
Deal reached: Gantz and Netanyahu sign unity agreement The agreement was reached on Monday afternoon despite reports that the talks had 'exploded.' April 20, 2020
Kochavi: IDF’s mission includes protecting Holocaust survivors On eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day, chief-of-staff sends message to IDF soldiers their job is to protect Israel from the coronavirus pandemic in order to keep Holocaust survivors alive. April 20, 2020
Israeli corona patient, 45, wakes up after 29 days in coma The man is in stable condition and is able to communicate with no impediments. April 20, 2020
Weeping Israeli business owner goes viral – even Netanyahu reacts Video of weeping falafel stand owner on verge of corona-induced bankruptcy goes viral, prompting Netanyahu to reach out. April 20, 2020
Anti-Netanyahu protest in Tel Aviv takes on remarkable appearance in days of corona Opposition legislators blast prime minister for hiding behind the coronavirus crisis, while careful to keep their distance. April 20, 2020
Israeli families threaten to force their way into closed cemeteries on Memorial Day 'If I’m forced to be cuffed and sit in prison because I wanted to go, then that’s the price I will pay,' said one father. April 20, 2020
WZO report: 18% spike in global anti-Semitism The WZO's annual report on global anti-Semitism released Monday finds that the coronavirus pandemic has led to a resurgence of anti-Semitic activity and beliefs. April 20, 2020
Coalition talks implode, Gantz pushes anti-Netanyahu bills forward Gantz left the Prime Minister's residence and announced he would move forward with bills designed to prevent Netanyahu from serving as premier. April 20, 2020
Netanyahu asks Israeli Muslims to confine Ramadan observances to ‘nuclear family’ Infection and morbidity rates have recently been rising in Arab communities. The morbidity rate in Deir al-Asad, for example, is second only to the haredi city of Bnei Brak, which has been an epicenter of the virus. April 20, 2020
Israel’s coronavirus death toll reaches 173, but positive trends continue Number of those infected climbs to 13,654, but the number of people who recovered in the past day was higher than newly infected. April 20, 2020
Israeli drones pollinate date plantations as coronavirus cuts manpower 'Pollination solution through drones saves time, labor, and increases yields,' said Alon Ascher, BWR’s VP Business Development. April 20, 2020
Small business owners protest, demand government action as lockdown continues Protest outside Israel's parliament by self-employed calls on government to throw economic lifeline as most of them forced to stay closed in first stage of easing of closure. April 19, 2020
Anti-Netanyahu protest in Tel Aviv blasts unity negotiations Demonstrators expressed their opposition to a unity government, insisting that Netanyahu's ouster is the only option. April 19, 2020
Retail leaders say new restrictions bad for business Several heads of national retail chains call limited easing of workplace restrictions a joke, slam new conditions saying it might not make economic sense for them to open their doors. April 19, 2020
Up-and-down unity talks again hit impasse The unity talks between Likud and Blue and White have taken on a manic-depressive quality. April 19, 2020
Hamas threatens Israel: Give us medical equipment or else The Hamas terror group in Gaza is demanding that Israel provide it with medical equipment to fight coronavirus, threatening military action if it doesn't get what it wants. April 19, 2020
Israel loosens corona restrictions with one big caveat In the private sector, the number of employees allowed into work spaces will double from 15 percent to 30 percent. April 19, 2020
Observing Holocaust Remembrance Day in the shadow of coronavirus This year’s public ceremonies have been cancelled, as survivors battle loneliness and fear of infection. Local nonprofits are reaching out to survivors, offering support. April 19, 2020
Has Israel turned the corner on corona? Numbers give hope The number of Israelis in serious condition has dropped. So has the number on ventilators. April 19, 2020
Tesla in Israel: Electric car company moves forward with launch plans In late January, Calcalist reported the transport ministry decided to allow Tesla’s semi-autonomous driving system, Autopilot, to be used in Israel, after initially banning it. April 19, 2020
Corona patients at one Israeli hospital are not dying alone 'None of us want to say bye to the people who we love. But I’m actually happy that they gave me the opportunity to say bye to my father,' said Stern. April 19, 2020
Netanyahu ‘gradually’ rolls back corona restrictions; death toll rises to 165 'Corona won’t defeat us,' said the prime minister on Saturday evening, 'gradually' easing Israel's COVID-19 restrictions on commerce and gatherings. April 18, 2020
WATCH: Wild boars tear up Haifa gardens With Israel's streets largely devoid of people, wild boars tore up gardens and rooted through garbage cans in Haifa on Saturday. April 18, 2020
Virus empties Jerusalem church hosting annual ‘fire’ ritual Christian clerics performed the rite inside a Jerusalem church that is usually packed to the rafters for the annual event. April 18, 2020
Coalition talks stalled as clock ticks towards possible August 4 elections Opposition Member of Knesset renews call for legislation that would block Netanyahu from continuing as prime minister. April 17, 2020
Report: Israel failed to act on coronavirus in November The U.S. government was alerted to the coronavirus threat in mid-November and shared the information with Israel, according to the report. April 17, 2020
Corona numbers up as Israel prepares to ease restrictions Infections and deaths continue to rise, but statistics of number of Israelis hospitalized show recent downward trend as government prepares to begin easing restrictions next week. April 17, 2020
Jerusalem lockdown extended, Bnei Brak lifted Public transportation will remain banned in Bnei Brak. April 17, 2020
Israeli patriotism strong as ever despite pandemic, poll finds The reactions of those surveyed scored consistently high, conveying optimism and hope. April 16, 2020
Morocco blocks rescue flight leaving dozens of Israeli tourists stranded 'The principle of mutual responsibility will continue to lead us until all Israelis return home,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Yisrael Katz. April 16, 2020
Archaeologists crack mystery of stone balls used by ancient cave dwellers near Tel Aviv Tel Aviv University team figures out that baseball-sized rounded rocks found in caves just east of the modern metropolis were used hundreds of thousands of years ago for breaking open bones to extract marrow for eating. April 16, 2020
Corona provides ‘window of opportunity’ to bring back Israelis held by Hamas Mother 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 2022 The 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 sector Arab 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 period The number of cases in Israel rose to 12,591. April 16, 2020
Israel prepares corona exit strategy: Process to start on Sunday The 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 Knesset After 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 131 On 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 beach Guy 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 holiday Netanyahu and Gantz announced 'significant progress' after a late Monday meeting. April 14, 2020
Israel Space Agency chairman: Lockdowns have zero impact, open economy at once The 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 Passover Israelis 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 celebrate On 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 seats The 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 China An 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 data As 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 pandemic Hong 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 Netanyahu Benny 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 Passover Addressing 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 neighborhood Pnina 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 restrictions Among 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 Trump Any 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 full Thirty percent of the country’s potable water is supplied by the Kinneret. April 13, 2020
