First US Coronavirus Death Reported in Washington State

At present there are at least 66 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the United States.

WHO Increases Global Coronavirus Risk to Highest Level

"We still have a chance of containing this virus, if robust action is taken to detect cases early, isolate and care for patients and trace contacts."

Iran’s Death Toll Climbs Past 200, VP Sick, US Offers Aid

Friday prayers at the mosques in Tehran and 22 other cities were canceled, and schools and universities have been closed.

After 17 Years of Needless War, Trump Signs Peace Deal with Taliban

Secretary Pompeo believes peace with Taliban will succeed if they cooperate with the Afghan government.

Killer Whale Spotted Off Israel’s Northern Shore

Killer whales feature strongly in the mythologies of indigenous cultures, with their reputation ranging from being the souls of humans to merciless killers.
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Arab Health Ministers Call for Urgent Meeting on Spread of Coronavirus; Worst Offender: Iran

The worst case of the spread of the coronavirus in the Middle East is in Iran.

Blue&White Adviser Who Said Gantz Is Dangerous for Israel Sacked

The Likud responded Friday morning, saying: "Gantz fired his closest adviser Israel Bachar because he told the truth."

UVA: Trump Will Lead Against Sanders with Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Deciding Election Outcome

For many center-right Democrats, the above observation would mean only one thing: stay home on election day.

El Al Cancels Flights to Italy, Thailand

The first confirmed case of the COVID-19 virus was diagnosed in the Netherlands on Thursday. The patient returned from Italy.

Report: Dozens of Turkish Soldiers Die in Air Strikes in Syria

Local sources blamed Russia for the attack, but both Turkey and Damascus hesitated to officially place the blame on Moscow.

Syria Reports Israeli Air Force Attacks Army Bases Near Quneitra in Golan Heights

Combat helicopters fired missiles at military positions in the towns of Qataniyah and Al-Hurriyet in Quneitra province.

Anglo Olim Learn to Sell on Amazon

The two-day comprehensive crash course provided the participants with the tools and knowledge to open their own Amazon businesses from Israel.

Israeli Firm Announces New Rapid Diagnostics Kit for COVID-19

The kit allows laboratories to detect whether a patient has the novel coronavirus within approximately 25 minutes.

Watch: YU President Slams Decision by Brooklyn College Athletes to Kneel During Israeli Anthem

“It is unfortunate that some members of the opposing team disrespected Israel’s national anthem. We are proud to be the only university who sings both the American and Israeli national anthems before every athletic competition and major event,” said Yeshiva University president Ari Berman.

Israeli Researchers: Coronavirus Vaccine Will Be Ready in ‘A Few Weeks’

“We are [now] in the middle of this process and hopefully in a few weeks we’ll have the vaccine in our hands.”

Israel Seizes $4 M. of Terror Funding En Route from Iran to Hamas

Iran has spent nearly one billion dollars a year to support terrorist groups that serve as its proxies and expand its malign influence across the globe.

Report: Hezbollah Operative Killed in Israeli Strike in Syria

Various reports claim the man was a senior Hezbollah operative named Imad Tawil who was entrusted with developing Iran’s infrastructure in the areas adjacent to Syria’s border with Israel.

Bennett Advances Master Plan for Judea, Samaria: 1,800 New Housing Units

"Jewish settlement in Judea and Samaria is one of the building blocks of Zionism in the State of Israel. We will continue to advance it."

Israeli Researchers Make Breakthrough in Development of Coronavirus Vaccine

The vaccine will be oral, making it particularly accessible to the general public.

Final ‘Direct Polls’ Prediction: Rightwing Bloc Hairbreadth Away from Victory with 59 Mandates

For the first time, Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit sinks below 1%, to 0.96%. Liberman is down to 6 mandates.

First Confirmed Coronavirus Patient in Israel

"Obviously, as soon as there's the first patient, this changes reality."

NJ Orthodox Schools to Share in $5 Million Grant to Teach Math, Science

When the match is made, the teacher, the private school, and the district superintendent work out schedule that does not interfere with the teacher’s public school classes.

IAF Downs ‘Abnormal’ Drone Off Gaza Strip

On Wednesday, the Coordinator of Government Operations in the Territories reinstated some of the relief gestures for the residents of the Gaza Strip.

Stunning: Israel’s Southern Canyons after the Floods

I am so grateful to Oded Sahar of the Israel Nature and Parks Authority for these images. I could stare at them for hours.

Judge Throws Out Plea of Duma Defendant for Refusing to Look at Women

It appears Judge Ido Druyan-Gamaliel's liberalism is so lopsided, it's a wonder he can walk the street without falling over.

Saudis Call Off Mecca Pilgrimage Fearing Coronavirus

The Umrah (the meaning in Arabic is literally '"to visit a populated place"') is an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca.

Jewish Groups Hail Bulgaria for Blocking neo-Nazi March

The country’s Supreme Administrative Court prohibited the march, ruling that far-right demonstrators could only lay wreaths at Lukov's home.

83 People in Nassau County Self-Quarantine after Coronavirus Exposure

Those in quarantine report their temperature and any symptoms daily to Nassau County health officials.

Health Ministry Calls on Israelis to Reconsider Flights Abroad

"Traveling to conferences and other international congregations . . . should be avoided."

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