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 8,611 No 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 virus Palm 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 bus Family 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 masks The 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 China The 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 earliest Netanyahu 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 software Following 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 Israel Geological 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 government Labor 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 official Professor 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 option With 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 low Death 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 talks Negotiations 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 IDF Soldiers 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 ventilators Israel 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 corona Normally 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 quarantine Government 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 burial Jewish 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
Arabs Riot in Jaffa, Two Israeli Firefighters Injured Riots first erupted in Jaffa on Wednesday after an Arab-Israeli resident was fined for violating coronavirus regulations. April 3, 2020
Bnei Brak declared ‘restricted zone’ as police, army evacuate thousands Confirmed coronavirus infections soar past 7000, deaths climb to 37 as police, army move to evacuate thousands from city hard-hit by epidemic. April 3, 2020
Israel ranked first for corona safety by Hong Kong think tank that caught Netanyahu’s eye Head of financial think tank that ranked Israel safest country to be in for for coronavirus health safety presented 'quite positive predictions that Israel may stay at the leading position.' April 3, 2020
Thousands of elderly to be transferred out of ultra-Orthodox city Some 4,500 elderly residents of Bnei Brak, the hard-hit haredi city, will be transferred to safer quarters in quarantine hotels. April 2, 2020
‘Stop treating cancer patients?’: Israeli hospitals irate at orders to cut non-corona care 'We are going to have to start choosing who we can treat and who we cannot,' a senior health official warned. April 2, 2020
Health CEO: 38% of Bnei Brak residents – 75,000 – infected with coronavirus Israeli health provider Maccabi estimates 75,000 people in Bnei Brak – more than one third of the city’s residents – are positive for the virus. Infection rates continue to soar. April 2, 2020
Illegals clash with Israeli police, reject coronavirus restrictions Police attempted to disperse large groups of illegal immigrants in South Tel Aviv’s Neve Shanaan neighborhood as confrontation turned physical. April 2, 2020
WATCH: Did Gantz put Netanyahu between a rock and a hard place? Amid coalition negotiations, did Blue and White leader Benny Gantz’s political strategy put Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a no-win situation? April 2, 2020
Netanyahu back in quarantine after health minister tests positive for corona The prime minister will be in quarantine at least until next Wednesday, the eve of Passover. April 2, 2020
WATCH: Are IDF soldiers obeying COVID-19 restrictions? After images emerged of soldiers congregating together, IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi urged everyone to obey the rules in order to prevent the spread of the disease. April 2, 2020
Israel takes advantage of roads emptied by virus to speed up projects Significant drop in road and railway traffic leads to advancement of infrastructure projects throughout Israel. April 2, 2020
Bnei Brak’s haredi community gets message – city streets almost empty The vast majority of the ultra-Orthodox city’s residents have internalized the life-threatening danger of the coronavirus. April 2, 2020
IDF chief of staff tests negative for coronavirus IDF Chief-of-Staff Kohavi had quarantined himself in his office after a senior officer he met with found to be infected, two other top commanders still quarantined. April 2, 2020
Israel death toll climbs to 32 with 6,211 confirmed infections Health Minister Yaakov Litzman tests positive for coronavirus, top health ministry officials immediately quarantine themselves but keep working. April 2, 2020
Israel health minister tests positive for Covid-19, deputy enters quarantine Litzman will enter isolation after testing positive. The Health Ministry's Director General Moshe Bar Siman Tov will also go into isolation as a precaution. April 2, 2020
Netanyahu: Bnei Brak on special lockdown, everyone must wear masks 'Israel must take the hard steps sooner, rather than later,' the Israeli prime minister said during a live address on Wednesday night during which he announced special stipends for children and seniors. April 1, 2020
Netanyahu plugs quarantine hole at Ben Gurion, all arrivals ordered to special facilities Netanyahu orders everyone arriving from abroad to be taken to quarantine hotels after TV report showed hundreds of travelers simply walked out of the airport. April 1, 2020
Israel’s unemployment soars to over 1 million – one quarter of workforce One in every four Israelis unemployed, economic crisis caused by worldwide pandemic worsens as government tries to implement $23 billion rescue plan. April 1, 2020
‘Bnei Brak like Italy’: Israel’s Health Minister calls for full quarantine In Bnei Brak, one out of three people tested for the virus is infected. Residents of nearby Ramat Gan demand action and a full lockdown. April 1, 2020
‘Israel’s High Court has long ago taken over the discretion of the executive power’ Yuli Edelstein, having recently become the first Knesset Speaker in history to resign, says he's learned to stand up for his principles, even if it comes at a price. April 1, 2020
Israel coalition talks stuck as sides squabble over appointments Political parties fighting over who gets what might force a bloated 30-member cabinet in a unity government with one in every four Knesset members a minister. April 1, 2020
Ramat Gan residents pester mayor for separation wall around Bnei Brak Bnei Brak has the highest coronavirus cases per capita with a rate of roughly 2.5 persons per 1,000. April 1, 2020
Quarantine lapse at Ben Gurion Airport sends 100s into Israel without supervision Netanyahu orders tighter oversight as hundreds of landing passengers leave after mere promise that they will self-isolate at home. April 1, 2020
Islamic Waqf uses Covid-19 as cover to dig under Temple Mount The illegal digs are aimed at “destroying Jewish artifacts and history” a Jewish group said. April 1, 2020
Israel opens hearts (and pockets) for twin 4-year-old orphans Over NIS 1.5 million has been donated in the last day to help the family of Tamar Peretz-Levi, Israel’s youngest pandemic victim so far. April 1, 2020
Israel coronavirus death toll jumps to 21, cases spike to nearly 5,600 Almost 100 hospitalized in serious condition, slight optimism over no increase in ventilator need tempered by fears Passover holiday might spark renewed surge of infection. April 1, 2020
Tel Aviv city hall lights up in solidarity with America As coronavirus infections soar in both countries, Tel Aviv City Hall was lit up with the American flag 'in solidarity with the American people.' March 31, 2020
Health Minister calls for curfew on ultra-orthodox city with serious outbreak Head of ultra-orthodox party Rabbi Yaakov Litzman calls for total curfew on Bnei Brak to try and stem massive infection rate in mostly religious city. March 31, 2020
Health Ministry asks all Israelis to wear masks, America may follow suit Ministry of Health tells Israelis to wear masks out of the house to fight coronavirus spread. CDC appears on verge of same message for America. March 31, 2020
Ramon airport to serve as desert ‘parking lot’ for foreign airlines The Israel Airports Authority has promised cheaper rates in comparison to Europe. Two companies are expected to start storing their aircraft next week. March 31, 2020
IDF chief of staff enters quarantine Kochavi enters quarantine a day after the prime minister also went into self-isolation. March 31, 2020
Western Wall prayer notes removed, stones sanitized to protect worshipers Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, rabbi of the Western Wall and Israel's other holy sites, supervised the removal to make sure it was done properly using gloves and disposable wooden tools. March 31, 2020
Top Israel health official fears coronavirus surge during Passover 'Today, we are paying the price of Purim's events, and we're concerned that Passover will bring more significant events,' said Health Ministry Director-General Moshe Bar Siman Tov. March 31, 2020
Israeli corona patient jumps from hospital window Man who was hospitalized a week ago with coronavirus leaps from window after showing signs of stress. Government urged to establish psychiatric committee as pandemic stress mounts. March 31, 2020
Getting a refund for canceled flights may be harder than you think In defiance of Israeli law, some airlines are only offering future credit for flights instead of paying customers back within 21 days. March 31, 2020
Israel’s 17th and youngest COVID-19 victim, 49, mother of twins, had struggled to conceive A 49 year-old mother of young twins latest victim as number of infected Israelis leaps to 4,831 and police crack down on closure violators. March 31, 2020
IDF begins patrolling Israel’s streets to enforce corona rules Each soldier will operate paired with a police officer and will wear a badge with Israel's flag on it. Only commanders will carry weapons. March 31, 2020
Israel imposes severe new restrictions, announces $23B aid package Netanyahu tells nation 'there is no choice,' putting restrictions in place that ban almost all meetings outside of immediate family. March 30, 2020
Right-wing party threatens to topple new gov’t’ if abandoned by Netanyahu The right-wing faction, which currently holds three ministries, criticized Netanyahu 'for not even considering Yamina for a major portfolio.' March 30, 2020
