Arieh King to be Appointed Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem, Forgoes Salary
King decided to forgo the salary that comes with the promotion.
Lockdown Starts in Beit Shemesh, Netivot Neighborhoods
The lockdown is set to end on Friday at 6 am.
Report: China Sends Doctors to Consult on Kim’s Health in North Korea
US President Donald Trump negated rumors that Kim was in a “vegetative state,” or even that he was gravely ill.
American Student Starts Program to Help Jewish Elderly, Families at Risk for COVID-19
“Many people want to help others in times of crisis; they just don't always know where to start. Our platform can support more requests & volunteers."
Arab Arrested for Setting Fire to Jerusalem’s City Hall
The suspected arsonist had been previously fined by the city for hawking protective masks without a permit.
International Airlines to Resume Flights to Israel
The airlines will restart in May.
COVID-19 Pandemic Provides Israel with Unexpected Benefit in Lebanon
Hezbollah dominates the al-Dahiyeh district, a Shi’ite-controlled group of suburbs in southern Beirut.
Student Government at UC Irvine Repeals BDS Resolution
“A sustained campaign of harassment and intimidation has been waged against Jewish students and their allies on UCI’s campus with impunity,” read a March 12 resolution.
Jewish Philanthropies Establish $80 Million Fund for Nonprofits During Pandemic
The challenges have affected every sector of Jewish communal life, including organizational closures, staff layoffs, canceled programs, a pivot to online education and an increase in financial-aid needs.
Israeli-Arab Indicted for Spying for Iran
The spy met with his handlers in Denmark, Paris and Budapest.
Al-Aqsa Mosque Prayer Banned During Ramadan Due to Coronavirus Fears
Muslims should “perform prayers in their homes during the month of Ramadan, to preserve their safety,” the Waqf council said.
‘Sadly Unsurprisingly Anti-Semitic’: Israel Slams Iran for its State-Sponsored Anti-Semitic Coronavirus Cartoon Contest
The Iranian regime has a long history of promoting anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial and has hosted several international cartoon contests promoting these themes.
IDF Spots Breaches in Security Fence on Israel-Lebanon Border
The tears in the fence have since been repaired.
Israel Approves $6 Million in Grants to Startups, Companies Combating Coronavirus
“The committee chose to support a wide range of projects dealing with the challenges of coronavirus because the fight against the pandemic needs to be waged on multiple fronts,” according to the Ministry of Economics and Industry.
Kinneret Water Level Hits 16-Year High Point
Israel’s largest freshwater source is only 7.3 inches short of maximum capacity, with more rain forecast for later this week.
Sheba Expands Isolated Corona Unit to 180 Beds
The underground areas of Sheba's rehabilitation center are being renovated so that by next week, another 180 beds will be ready.
British PM Boris Johnson Conscious, ‘On Oxygen’
Johnson's spokesperson says he is not on a ventilator, is breathing without assistance and "remains in good spirits."
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Moved to Hospital’s ICU
The prime minister has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputize for him.
Israel’s Government Taxes the Max on Gasoline, in Top Ten Worldwide
Israel is in first place for the highest taxes on gasoline in the world.
Road Between Efrat and Tekoa Closed Down
A clan war in the Arab village of Umm Salmona in Gush Etzion has spilled out into the streets.
Israel’s FM Congratulates Labour New Leader on His Victory, Expresses Hopes for Better Ties
Starmer’s wife comes from a Jewish family and her father is Jewish.
Meretz-Labor Merger Collapses
The forced merger of most of Israeli political parties fell apart once the anti-Netanyahu glue holding them together was dissolved.
Netanyahu Sidesteps Coronavirus Again
Netanyahu was in the vicinity of Health Minister Yaakov Litzman.
Israel Successfully Raises $5 Billion in Largest Bond Issue Ever
Bank of America Securities, Barclays Bank, Goldman Sachs, and Citibank acted as underwriters for the issue.
IDF Launches Operation Golden Guards to Protect the Elderly Population during Coronavirus Crisis
The elderly have been found to be most vulnerable to Coronavirus.
Tel Aviv-Yafo Shows Solidarity with US, Thanks for Support to Those Affected by COVID-19
Tel Aviv's partner cities in the US include Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Miami Dade County, Philadelphia and San Antonio.
CNN Anchor Chris Cuomo, Brother of NY Gov Andrew Cuomo, Has COVID-19
The network said he is feeling well and will continue to anchor his 9 pm program from his home.
IDF Chief of Staff Quarantined After Exposure to COVID-19
the IDF Home Front Command and the head of the IDF Operations Directorate were both exposed as well.
City of Tel Aviv Salutes MDA in Appreciation for COVID-19 Coronavirus Service
"It's exciting to see a sign of recognition and appreciation for the organization's work, especially during this period."
2020 Tokyo Olympic Rescheduled for July 23, 2021
The International Olympic Committee and Japanese organizers together made the decision last week because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.