COVID-19 Suspends Postal Service from US to Israel
The Israel Postal Service, meantime, "can no longer guarantee service delivery standards" while the COVID-19 pandemic is raging.
COVID-19 Cases Worldwide Top 3 Million, Israeli Cases Dropping, NY Cancels Presidential Primary
New York is the first state to cancel its Democratic presidential primary, even though the nominee is already chosen.
Israel Mourns 23,816 Fallen on Yom HaZikaron
For the first time in Israel’s history, ceremonies and honor guards on Yom Hazikaron will be held at military cemeteries without visitors due to coronavirus restrictions on gatherings
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.
Watch: Yom HaZikaron Events Online [Updated]
List of events Yom HaZikaron 2020 online events in English.
Blood of the Maccabees in Bloom on Memorial Day
The origin of the name Red Maccabees Blood is a legend that the plant flourishes wherever a drop of Maccabean blood was shed.
Meretz MK Removed by Force from Debate on Extreme Amendments
The rotation-enabling amendments, which had been decided in the Likud–Blue&White negotiations, may not hold water legally.
Coronavirus Committee Chairman: Closing Military Cemeteries on Memorial Day Inflicts Needless Pain
A solution needs to be found also for those who observe the upsherin haircutting ceremony in Meron.
Report: International Court Prosecutor Colluded with PA, Has Decided to Prosecute Israel
Fatou Bensouda deceived the international community when she initiated a pre-trial request, supposedly to determine if the ICC has jurisdiction over the “situation in Palestine.”
Hebrew U Study: Israel Could Control Covid-19 Without Lockdown
The lockdown was unnecessary and could be stopped and replaced with a responsible policy of hygienic behavior in public places.
9.2 Million Israelis, 6.8 Million Jews on 2020 Independence Day
Here's a factoid to hang on your fridge door: 45% of all the Jews in the world live in Israel, and 78% of them were born in Israel.
Israel Sees Fewest Daily Coronavirus Cases Since March 20 as Recoveries Continue to Outnumber...
New York State saw no new coronavirus cases on Sunday, and no new deaths.
Bennett Declares Resuming War on Iran in Syria Hours Before Israeli Missile Attack Near...
Bennett said: "Not only do we continue to block Iranian consolidation in Syria, we have moved unequivocally from blocking to pushing them out."
President Rivlin Visits Israelis at Home Via Hologram Technology
“I remember the first Yom Haatzmaut, and here we are today, 72 years later and I am together with you. Yom Atzma’ut Sameach, my dear ones!”
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.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Tests UV Light Cleaning System to Sterilize Planes from COVID-19
IAI engineers have been working on a system that can work autonomously and automatically once given a plan of the aircraft.
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.
Israel’s Economic Reality Overwhelms Mahane Yehuda Vendor
“I support the merchants and I am entirely on their side,” said Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon.
Ahead of Memorial Day, The Ari Fuld Project Donates Masks to Efrat’s Counter-Terrorist Unit
Miriam Fuld was concerned for the welfare of the Efrat counter-terrorist unit, when they would go outside on emergency calls.
Online Star-Studded Event to Celebrate the San Remo Conference Centennial Today
"This historic event was one of the stepping stones of forming a national home for the Jewish people," said Justice Minister Amir Ohana.
Anti-Israel Campaign Comparing Jewish State to Coronavirus Gains Traction in US
Over the past week there was an upsurge in online global anti-Semitism tying Israel and Jews to the Coronavirus.
MDA Father and Son Donate Plasma to Save Coronavirus Patients
"If I could spend less than an hour of my life saving patients, it's obvious I would."
Coach David Blatt, Ambassador Dore Gold, among Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize 2020 Recipients
Hundreds of Olim from English-speaking countries – including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, and USA - were nominated for the prize.
41 Years After Camp David, Egyptian TV Still Fantasizing About Destroying Israel
The series was approved by the Egyptian state censor.
Israel Rejects EU High Representative Borrell’s Threats and Criticism of New Government and Sovereignty
The EU is upset with Israel talking about the possible application of sovereignty.
Israel’s Sheba Medical Center Joins Forces with America’s NIH to Battle COVID-19
Sheba Medical Center will supply the NIH’s Vaccine Research Center with blood samples, plasma and the COVID-19 virus itself from infected patients in Israel.
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%.
Knesset Allows Courts to Issue Arrest Warrants in Cases Involving Coronavirus Health Risks
In some cases, according to the bill, mainly when severe offenses or security offenses are involved, effective frontal interrogation cannot be conducted.
Always Be Shopping: These Are the Coronavirus Relief Provisions in Israel Starting Sunday
If you tell the cop who stopped you that you're out shopping, you can go wherever you want, but if you say you just went out for air, you must stay within 500 meters of your home.
Arieh King to be Appointed Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem, Forgoes Salary
King decided to forgo the salary that comes with the promotion.