WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – May 18, 2020 Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on May 18, 2020.
New unity government marks significant milestones for women, minorities The new government has 29 female lawmakers, including the first hijab-wearing MK and the first Ethiopian-born government minister.
Student leftists at Hebrew University spark outrage with video attacking IDF soldiers The communist group urged students to take action against students in uniform.
Pompeo, Friedman ‘warmly welcome’ new Israeli government 'We warmly welcome the announcement of the formation of a new Government of Israel,' Pompeo tweeted.
A Jewish state without synagogues: Houses of worship still wait for permission to reopen There are 18,000 synagogues in Israel. They are a central part of life for their 1.5 million parishioners.
Sen. Feinstein: Annexation will mean ‘long-term costs’ to US-Israel relations 'America’s relationship with Israel is founded upon… the need for a negotiated two-state solution,' Feinstein said.
WATCH: Why corona can’t survive a visit to an Israeli hospital UVC, a type of ultraviolet light, has proven helpful in Israeli hospitals for disinfecting areas where coronavirus patients have been, i24NEWS reports.
Israel’s new Foreign Minister: Trump plan a historic opportunity He said 'the plan will be promoted responsibly, vis-à-vis our neighbors in the region and the United States.'
Falafel stand owner who epitomized corona woes hospitalized with heart attack Yuval Carmi from Ashdod is recovering from a heart attack. His tearful TV interview epitomized the plight of small businesses during the pandemic's height.
New Israeli gov’t claims ‘national responsibility’; comes with heavy price tag After 18 months, a national unity government is born amidst criticism of its outsized number of ministers and deputy ministers.
WATCH: Gal Gadot channels Golda Meir in words to class of 2020 The “Wonder Woman” star quoted the late Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir in a speech to 2020 graduates, saying 'Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.'
Jewish man convicted of triple murder in arson attack; defense will appeal – ‘a dark day for Israel’ 'It's a dark day for the State of Israel,' said Ben-Uliel's attorneys from the Honenu legal foundation in a statement. 'This judgment is worthy of the third world.'
WATCH: Israeli schools open but fears remain about Covid-19’s effect on children Israeli schoolchildren headed back to class this week. However, global reports of symptoms similar to the Kawasaki disease among children have some worried, ILTV reports.
‘Americans will be expelled from Iraq and Syria,’ claims Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told a video conference for students, 'Americans won’t stay in Iraq and Syria; they’ll be expelled.'
Israeli jets strike Iran-backed fighters in Syria, report says A report quoting Europe-based activist Omar Abu Laila claimed Israeli jets struck Iran-backed fighters in Syria's eastern Deir el-Zour province.
Opposition slams size of new government, says country deserves better Opposition party leaders attack new government for oversized cabinet and accuse it of lack of direction.
Israeli religious offices in four different cities torched overnight The police are investigating four apparent cases of arson after three rabbinical court offices and one council office were set on fire, causing damage but no injuries.
Netanyahu inaugurates government with call for sovereignty Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells the Knesset that 'it is time' to apply sovereignty to Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – May 17, 2020 Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on May 17, 2020.
Danon: Annexation decision to be coordinated with US Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon says the Israeli government decision on annexing settlements in Judea and Samaria 'will be coordinated with the U.S.'
