Trains in Israel to Run Again Beginning May 17
There will be some changes in the routes, and so far no service on Fridays or Saturday nights.
Israel Prepares to Reopen Eateries, Institutes New Sanitation Measures
Similar to shops and malls, restaurants and cafes will be required to post at their entrances the number of people allowed in at one time.
Following US pressure, Israel to Review Chinese Bid for Major Desalination Plant
The firm that wins the tender would operate it for 25 years.
Italy Acquires Israeli Technology for Coronavirus Testing Using Mobile Booths
Interest has also reportedly been expressed by the United States and several Latin American nations as well.
Cyprus Continues Flight Ban for Two More Weeks
The country, which is heavily dependent on tourism, hopes to reopen its flight traffic early this summer.
US Postal Service to Israel is Back
Mail delivery to Israel was suspend for nearly 2 weeks.
NJ COVID-19 Public Health & State of Emergency Extended 30 Days
“Remember, in the absence of a vaccine, or even proven therapeutics for COVID-19, our only cure is social distancing.”
Israel Extends Phone-Tracking Surveillance for 3 Weeks
The high-tech surveillance program discovered 5,516 of 16,265 infected people, the Knesset intelligence subcommittee was told.
Report: El Al Extends Passenger Flight Moratorium to May 30
Flights won't resume due to regulations barring entry to foreigners and requiring returning Israelis to self-isolate for two weeks, airline says • Israeli Health Ministry to review policy on May 15.
Unusual: Israel Experienced 828 Lightning Strikes on Tuesday
Israel experienced an unbelievable spike in the number of times lightning struck the country, amid unseasonably cold and wet weather.
Yesha Council Minyan Prays, Says Kaddish for Jewish Communities Struck by COVID-19
The Council teamed up with the Jewish Community of Hebron and the Hebron Fund for Kaddish and prayers for health to be recited at the Cave of the Patriarchs.
Bipartisan US House Majority Backs Extending UN Arms Embargo on Iran
The embargo expires on Oct. 18, along with U.N. travel restrictions on Iranians associated with arms proliferation—the latter of which the letter also calls to be extended.
Jerusalem: Police Arrests 7 Arabs for Acting on Palestinian Authority’s Behalf in Israel’s Capital
The suspects who took advantage of the Coronavirus restrictions to operate on behalf of the PA in Jerusalem, as part of the PA's attempt to assert its sovereignty in Jerusalem.
Opening of Malls, Parks, Beaches Under Discussion in Israel
Israel is slowly easing restrictions.
Intel Reportedly Finalizing $1B Deal to Buy Israeli Startup Moovit
Intel Capital has previously backed Moovit in a strategic investment.
Likud: ‘If Yamina Wants to Join the Government it Has to be Flexible’
“Either Yamina comes on board with what's been offered or it won't be in the government,” says Likud official • Yamina head Naftali Bennett: ‘If we can make a difference we will join, and if we can’t, we won't.’
IDF Captures 5 Sudanese Infiltrators on Lebanon Border
The five were returned to Lebanon.
6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Crete; Also Felt in Israel
The quake was also felt in Israel, particularly in coastal communities.
Report: Venezuela Apparently Giving Gold Bars to Iran for Oil
Tehran and Caracas have been working together in attempting to evade U.S. sanctions against both countries.
Observant Jewish NYPD Captain Becomes Force Liaison to Jewish Community
NYPD Captain Richard Taylor lives in Brooklyn.
Watch: Arab MKs Rage When MK Hauser Mentions San Remo Conference
The 1920 San Remo conference declared a Jewish National Homeland in what is today Israel and Jordan.
Cedarhurst Justice Receives Summons for ‘Violations’ at Daughter’s Outdoor Wedding
"As you know we’re always happy to welcome you into our yard and home - just not today! We look forward to sharing our virtual simcha with you!”
US, IDF Military Bands Surprise Holocaust Survivor
Both military band leaders saluted the elderly survivor.
COVID-19 Changes Flight Plan for Independence Day Flyovers
Military and government officials decided to prevent crowds from forming on beaches and in national parks to watch the breathtaking show in the skies.
IDF Drone Crashes in Gaza
The IDF noted that the reason for the crash was a technical malfunction.
Israel will Gradually Return to School Next Week Amid Coronavirus Limitations
The kindergartens and grades 1-3 will return to school and will learn in small groups and on alternating days.
Israel’s Supreme Court Rules Government Must Stop Phone-Tracking Program
The court orders the government to pass new legislation within the next few weeks if it wishes to continue to track the movements of coronavirus carriers.
Exercise, Sports Restrictions to be Lifted After Independence Day
Organized sports are also to be allowed on condition the “two meter” distance between participants will be observed.
UK’s Boris Johnson Returns to Number 10 Downing
Despite doctors' orders not to work, Johnson spoke by phone with the Queen and US President Trump, and met with British ministers.
Fitch Upholds Israel’s Credit Rating at A+, Leave Forecast At ‘Stable’
Fitch says that the global repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic and domestic containment measures will cause Israel’s real GDP to contract by 5.6% in 2020, but projects a rebound in 2021, with GDP growing by 5%.