In Phone Conference Cabinet Unanimously Approves Nationwide Emergency Curfew
It should be emphasized that the right to protest in public will be preserved.
Jewish Farmer Suing Rabbis: Declare a Leap Year to Save Our Passover
There are countless unintended consequences to the proposed action, not the least of which being that we'd have to celebrate Purim again, seeing as Purim falls on Adar II.
Update: Israel’s Health Ministry: 677 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19
According to the Health Ministry, 14 Israelis have recovered so far.
Netanyahu: Israel Begins 7-Day Lockdown, Hoping to Slow COVID-19 Pandemic
Effective immediately, it is now illegal to leave one's home in Israel unless one has an "essential" need to do so -- at least for the next seven days.
WATCH: Israel’s ‘National Grandfather’ President Rivlin Reads a Children’s Story
"Read along with me, the whole family or just the children, (and take the time for a coffee, without your phone).”
PM Appeals to Israeli Arabs to Obey Health Ministry Instructions on Coronavirus
Dr. Said commended the Prime Minister on his leadership and the steps he is taking to curb the spread of the virus.
Mossad Imports 100,000 Coronavirus Test Kits Overnight, Plans for 4 Million More
At the same time, the Mossad cyber staff is assisting the health ministry in writing unique software and applications for dealing with the virus.
Jerusalem Faces Lockdown with Israel Police to Enforce Guidelines on COVID-19
"Certainly, if there is a closure, and I believe it will be in the next two days, the police will be called to enforce it."
Israel Closes the Border, Bars Entry to Non-Citizens in Fight Against COVID-19
"The Ministry of Health decided ... no entry of non-citizens who are not citizens of Israel or its residents will be allowed."
Health Ministry Reverses Guidelines to Permit Cleansing the Coronavirus Dead
The new guidelines determine that “before being buried, the body must be enclosed in a double wrap of impermeable plastic bags, and only then be brought to burial."
Rivlin, Herzog Bump Elbows, Discuss Coronavirus Effect on World Jewry
My dear ones, as the special excitement of preparations for the Pesach holiday gives way to fear and anxiety, we embrace you and send our prayers for your welfare and good health.
Arab MK Who Endorsed Gantz Insists Her Goal Is Dismantling the Zionist/Jewish State
And this is the level to which Blue&White is prepared, nay, happy to sink in order to replace Netanyahu at the helm.
Wednesday Morning: 427 Israeli Corona Patients; 2 Minister, 2 MKs in Self-Quarantine
The majority of the patients are in light condition, 10 are in moderate condition and five are in serious condition.
Disconnect: Health Ministry Warns Thousands Will Die, Yair Lapid Says Forced Isolation Is Dictatorship
Yair Lapid's follower David Roth wrote him Tuesday night: All I care about is for Israel not to become another Italy. Stop messing around and join an emergency government.
Israel Adds New Public Transportation Restrictions Due to COVID-19
The bus routes will no longer run to educational institutions, because classes are not being held.
Netanyahu Warns ‘This is Life and Death’ — Love Means Keeping Your Distance!
"I can say, sadly, many of you still do not understand the level of danger facing us. This is not a children’s game. This is a matter of life and death."
Israel’s Ambassador to Germany Tests Positive for COVID-19
The entire embassy staff immediately entered self-quarantine when the ambassador was diagnosed. The Israeli Embassy in Berlin was closed.
Health Ministry’s Latest Decree: Don’t Leave Home At All, Very Few Exceptions
Do not leave home for parks, playgrounds, the beach, pools, libraries, museums, nature reserves and gardens or other public spaces, and walk your animal by yourself.
MDA Launches Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing Sites Starting Wednesday
The patients will remain in their vehicle throughout the process, and then drive back directly to their homes.
Bennett: Must Separate Young from Old in Fight Against Coronavirus
Bennett said that 20% of elderly people who contract the coronavirus die.
Update: More Changes Ahead for Israelis in Fight Against COVID-19 Coronavirus, But Only for...
All of the emergency measures are in effect until the end of the Passover holiday -- then the government will re-evaluate.
Israel Again Tightens Restrictions in Fight Against COVID-19 Coronavirus
At least 255 Israelis were confirmed to be ill with the virus by Monday, including 21 who are medical staff.
15 Anti-Zionist Arab MKs Can’t Be Wrong: President Tasks Gantz with Forming Israel’s Government
Liberman won't sit in a government supported by the Arabs and the Arabs refuse to support a government with Liberman in it.
With 250 Infected, Israelis Bear Down to Face the COVID-19 Challenge
We here, the Jews of Eretz Israel, exist on a miraculous plateau.
Netanyahu, Gantz Agree to ‘Continue Discussions’ — But Gantz to Attempt to Form Government
In less than 24 hours, Benny Gantz will receive the mandate to form a government; then it will be clear which support he really has.
Shin Bet is Tapped to Help Stop Spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus
It was clarified that the Shin Bet would not take part in quarantine violation enforcement procedures vis-à-vis those in quarantine.
Netanyahu Tests Negative for Coronavirus, So Do Those in Close Proximity
As of 8:30 pm Sunday (March 15, 2020), there were 218 confirmed cases of the coronavirus reported in the State of Israel.
Rivlin, Gantz and Netanyahu Meet to Discuss Emergency Unity Govt
“Tomorrow around midday the president will assign the task of forming the government to the head of Kachol Lavan, MK Benny Gantz,” the president's office said.
All 15 Joint Arab List MKs Endorse Benny Gantz for PM
On Sunday afternoon, should the representatives of Labor, Meretz and Israel Beiteinu all recommend Gantz as well, then Gantz will have to be the president's choice.
Ya’alon Calls Netanyahu’s Anti-Virus Campaign ‘Cynical,’ Compares Him to Erdogan (Again)
"There is no basis for such serious charges against Netanyahu."