‘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
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 rules Demonstrators 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 capital Some Jerusalem residents welcome the closure, while others feel that the lockdowns are discriminatory. April 13, 2020
Likud demands President Rivlin hand mandate to Netanyahu The 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 rest Praised 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 soldiers The terrorist escaped through a breach in the fence. April 13, 2020
Israeli left unhinged over Gesher MK’s defection to Netanyahu A 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 Hamas Amnesty 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 now The 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 Gantz Both 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 areas The 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 sector Despite 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 fight Dr. Yehuda Sabiner started his internship at the country's first dedicated coronavirus ward. April 12, 2020
President Rivlin rejects Gantz’s request for mandate extension Rivlin 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 spread A 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 Netanyahu Orly 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 outdoors Ministry 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 coronavirus Netanyahu 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 crisis Economic 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 Wall American 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 10,878 There 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 Passover Hospital 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 rules After 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 100 After 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 fallout With 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 pandemic The 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 epidemic Top 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 deaths The 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 Jew When 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 Passover Despite 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 coronavirus Based 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 risk The 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 two Doron, 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 elections Blue 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 Korea On 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 curfew Infections 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 leave The 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 corona This 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 Netanyahu Israelis 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 passersby Radical 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 ceremony Rabbis 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 unemployed The 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 pandemic Calls 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 cases The 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 60 Number 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 city The entire baseball season may be played in Phoenix, Arizona. April 7, 2020
Netanyahu announces 4-day national lockdown to fight pandemic Prime 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
