Netanyahu scales back corona rules, announces road map to eliminate all restrictions The prime minister called Israel's response to the coronavirus a 'great success' and presented major steps to relax restrictions. May 4, 2020
Netanyahu threatens new elections as High Court weighs unity agreement Speaking to reporters following a briefing on coronavirus developments, Netanyahu pressed the court not to get involved in the country's political affairs lest it risk forcing new elections. May 4, 2020
WATCH: Israeli doctors, nurses dance with joy as corona wards close Tthe medical staff of Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek Hospital recently celebrated the closure of the facility's corona ward as the country turns a corner in the global health crisis. May 4, 2020
Elevator to be installed at Tomb of the Patriarchs, despite PA’s objection The staircase to the holy site, while impressive, is inaccessible to the disabled. May 4, 2020
Israeli team designs coronavirus mask for hearing impaired University student with deaf parents teams up with a high shool robotics team from Dimona to develop a 3-D printable Create See-Through Mask for the hearing impaired. May 4, 2020
Israel’s ministries clash as government sets to loosen economy this week The finance minister lambasted the Health Ministry for appearing to block all moves to restart Israel's economy. May 4, 2020
Israel teams up with 6 nations in ‘better position’ to revive tourism among themselves 'Our countries reacted early and forcefully and now we are in a better position,' one leader said. May 4, 2020
Likud: Fourth elections if Supreme Court nixes unity deal The High Court of Justice will have to make its ruling before the Thursday deadline to form a government. May 4, 2020
Left takes Netanyahu annexation plan seriously: ‘He’s a different person now’ Peace Now leader says that after decades of right-wing governments not imposing sovereignty over settlements, they are taking Netanyahu's vow to annex settlements 'very seriously.' May 4, 2020
Supreme Court hears petitions for and against unity government Israel's high court launches second day of hearings to hear arguments for and against the proposed national unity government. May 4, 2020
Israel’s attorney general stakes claim to state prosecutor’s office Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit announced his intention to assume the position of acting state prosecutor, and his move was swiftly challenged by Israel’s Justice Minister. May 4, 2020
Sharansky to use Genesis Prize proceeds to fight coronavirus In forgoing the prize money, he follows a tradition set by previous winners. May 4, 2020
Sea of Galilee is almost full, but its beaches remain empty Just inches from its highest level in 20 years, the Kinneret’s biggest fans remain barred from its shores due to current travel restrictions. May 4, 2020
Israeli bank fined $904 million over US clients’ tax evasion, soccer scandal Bank Hapoalim agreed to pay $874 million to settle tax-evasion claims and forfeit an additional $30 million related to an international soccer federation scandal. May 3, 2020
WATCH: Israelis attempt suicide at corona hotels Government officials issued calls to close the state-run hotel facilities where several quarantined Israelis have attempted suicide due to psychological deterioration during lockdown. May 3, 2020
Israel to implement 4-stage reopening of economy Details of a multistage reopening of Israel's economy is being finalized that will define a new routine to keep the coronavirus at bay. May 3, 2020
‘Murder in his eyes’: Victim recounts brutal Memorial Day terror attack 'I realized that unless someone came out now, I would be no more,' said the 62-year-old victim. May 3, 2020
Aliyah groups hold emergency meeting to prepare for expected wave of Jewish immigrants Herzog said last week that Israel’s well-publicized relative success in battling the pandemic is one reason for the high-level interest. May 3, 2020
High Court hears petitions against Netanyahu, unity government The High Court of Justice will rule on Benjamin Netanyahu's fitness to be prime minister and the legality of the unity government. May 3, 2020
IDF intercepts five people who crossed the Lebanese border Army arrests five people who tried to cross the security fence into Israel along the tightly patrolled border with Lebanon. May 3, 2020
Israel’s coronavirus response earns international acclaim According to the Foreign Ministry, Israel’s coronavirus response has earned accolades from media around the world, boosting the Jewish state’s international reputation. May 3, 2020
Israel’s corona restrictions fade, but fears remain One teacher said, 'It looks like in order to restart the economy they're sacrificing our health and our families' health.' May 3, 2020
Israel begins trials of steroid treatments on Corona patients Ten patients will be included at the start; the treatment cycle will be for a few weeks with a follow-up period of the same length. May 2, 2020
Israel approves opening of schools The decision will be updated within the framework of a public health order by the director-general of the Health Ministry. May 1, 2020
Rate of corona lower in children but can still carry virus and infect adults, Israeli research shows Study contradicts World Health Organization, shows children are less susceptible to coronavirus but can still carry the virus and infect others, although at a lower rate. May 1, 2020
‘War crime’: Arab League blasts Israel’s plan to annex Judea and Samaria The Arab League urged the U.S. to pull its support from Israel's plan. April 30, 2020
WATCH: Head nurse reveals ‘ground zero’ in Israel’s corona battle Hindy Englard, E.R. head nurse at Sheba Medical Center shares what it was like to treat Israel's first coronavirus patience during the unprecedented health crisis. April 30, 2020
Attorney General: No legal barrier to Netanyahu serving as PM Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit tells Supreme Court he sees no legal case for blocking Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from forming a unity government. April 30, 2020
El Al workers protest deal to take money from compensation fund El Al employees furious as company petitions to withdraw tens of millions from their compensation fund. April 30, 2020
‘I fell in love with the Bible,’ says young World Bible Quiz winner Studying the Bible quickly became a passion for Cohen. April 30, 2020
‘Stealing Democracy’: Israel’s Supreme Court blasted as it flexes muscles The Supreme Court made two controversial rulings that sparked anger among activists who say it is 'basically running the country.' April 30, 2020
Palestinian who stole 50 cows found dead in Samaria Palestinians have been stealing Israeli livestock for a long time. April 30, 2020
Israel loses 4,500 dunams of productive farmland to Jordan Part of the area had been farmed for decades by 39 families in Moshav Tzofar. April 30, 2020
Israel eases more restrictions in move to gradually reopen economy Coronavirus infection rate continues to drop as government begins easing restrictions on the economy. More businesses and schools are expected to reopen starting next week. April 30, 2020
Shin Bet can keep tracking coronavirus patients, Knesset committee rules Knesset committee approves Shin Bet tracking of coronavirus patients for an additional 5 days, and the extension can be continued further if the legislative process is initiated. April 30, 2020
Biden says he’d leave US embassy in Jerusalem, but would reopen consulate in eastern part of city Biden makes his position on the US Embassy in Jerusalem clear - he wouldn't send it back to Tel Aviv. April 30, 2020
Parents of murdered Jewish teen name new baby The Schnerbs did not want to name the newborn after Rina because they say their daughter’s soul is still present with them. April 29, 2020
‘Shame on you’: Yair Netanyahu condemns EU for mourning terrorists 'We have one day in a year to remember our fallen soldiers! And you destroy it with a memorial to Palestinian terrorists!' said Yair Netanyahu. April 29, 2020
For first time in 10 years, young woman wins world Bible competition Ruth Cohen was crowned International Bible Contest winner today on Wednesday. April 29, 2020
Corona milestone: For 1st time, Israelis recovered from disease outnumber sick Of the 15,782, confirmed cases in Israel, 7,929 have recovered. April 29, 2020
Israeli flyover salutes hospitals on Independence Day Air force jets salute doctors and other health care workers, flying over hospitals throughout Israel on Independence Day. April 29, 2020
Israel rings in Independence Day, though with curtailed activities Israel's Independence Day was marked by some key events, though in a toned-down format. April 29, 2020
Israeli leaders ring in subdued Independence Day celebrations with messages of unity 'It is time for unity,' said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in prerecorded comments. 'If we join forces, we can overcome the coronavirus.' April 28, 2020
US gives Israel blessing to annex parts of Judea and Samaria The U.S. Mideast peace deal unveiled by the Trump administration in January envisions Israel to apply its sovereignty over Jewish settlements in Judea and Samaria. April 28, 2020
Memorial Day terror attack: Woman stabbed, suspect shot A stabbing of a 62-year-old woman on Memorial Day was confirmed as a terror attack. April 28, 2020
Blue and White flips stance, calls on Supreme Court to OK Netanyahu Blue and White previously petitioned the Supreme Court to disqualify Benjamin Netanyahu, but now on the verge of entering into a unity government the party is calling on the court to approve him. April 28, 2020
Grandson of downed pilot honored with Memorial Day flyover Israel Air Force pilot whose grandfather was shot down and killed in the 1973 Yom Kippur War flew his F-16 jet in the ceremonial flyover. April 28, 2020
An Israeli Memorial Day like no other as coronavirus imposes limits With pre-taped segments and virtual visits to bereaved families, Remembrance Day in the shadow of the coronavirus is like no other in history. April 28, 2020
Israeli health, finance panel: Reopen malls, lift additional restrictions Experts recommend immediately lifting restrictions on malls, with some suggesting the hardline policies adopted by the Ministry of Health were an overreaction. April 28, 2020
Netanyahu: I, too, want to be at grave of my family’s fallen; Honors heroic brother The prime minister said he identified with families who couldn't visit the graves of their loved ones this Memorial Day. April 28, 2020
Israeli police put up 40 checkpoints across country for Independence Day curfew Israeli police set up checkpoints across the country to prevent movement in keeping with the curfew that will be reimposed on Independence Day. April 28, 2020
Coronavirus numbers down as nation prepares for Independence Day curfew The past 24 hours have seen only a slight rise in those testing positive for coronavirus, while the number of hospitalizations and those in serious condition continues to drop. April 28, 2020
IDF drone crashes in Gaza Strip The UAV is primarily used for bad weather reconnaissance, data collection, and target marking. April 28, 2020
‘We cannot cry together’: President Rivlin delivers Memorial Day address at Western Wall 'This year, we cannot cry together, this year we cannot look each other in the eye,' said the Israeli president at a Memorial Day event in Jerusalem nearly devoid of spectators due to the corona pandemic. April 27, 2020
WATCH: Israelis sing national anthem from their balconies on Memorial Day Israelis throughout the nation took to their balconies and windows to sing 'Hatikva,' the national anthem, as corona restrictions prevented them from mourning fallen heroes together in public places. April 27, 2020
Lapid would join arch-rival Netanyahu to prevent Gantz from becoming PM Yair Lapid offered to work with arch-rival Benjamin Netanyahu to deny one-time ally Benny Gantz from assuming the role of prime minister. April 27, 2020
Shaked: Netanyahu abandoned right-wing partners The former justice minister accused Netanyahu of abandoning his right-wing partners and said they won't be a 'fifth wheel' in the new government, unable to advance their party's agenda. April 27, 2020
Israel’s youngest coronavirus patient, age 11, in serious condition The 11-year-old girl's condition has declined significantly since she was rushed to a local hospital on Friday. April 27, 2020
Israel remembers its fallen as Memorial Day begins The curfew imposed during this year's Memorial Day will perhaps inadvertently add more gravitas to a day already observed with great solemnity. April 27, 2020
Incendiary terror kites land near Ben Gurion airport, residents in uproar Incendiary aerial devices are used by Hamas and other Palestinian terrorists against Israel. April 27, 2020
