Decline in Israel’s COVID-19 morbidity cause for ‘cautious optimism’
The percentage of Israelis testing positive for COVID-19 has decreased for the third day in a row, according to Israeli Health Ministry figures released on Sunday.
In an interview with Channel 12 on Sunday morning, Weizmann Institute...
Israeli coronavirus Cabinet: Too early to analyze lockdown data
Israel’s ministerial “coronavirus Cabinet,” convened on Monday by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to weigh the enforcement and effects of the current nationwide lockdown, concluded that another week would be needed to analyze the data...
‘We are trying to move Israel up in line for COVID vaccinations’
The beginning of the end of Israel’s current COVID-19 lockdown depends on the public demonstrating unity and discipline, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday afternoon at a Likud faction meeting.
“It also depends...
Israel ‘on verge of elections’ over budget issue, warns Gantz
As Israel’s coalition partners continue to wrangle over the matter of the state budget, Blue and White leader Defense Minister Benny Gantz warned on Tuesday that time is running out to resolve the issue...
Israel rolls out plan to reduce carbon emissions by 2030
Israel’s Energy Ministry announced on Monday that the country plans to reduce carbon emissions by 7.5 percent within the next 10 years.
The ministry also recommended an interim goal of an 11 percent improvement in...
Israel’s Health Ministry reports drastic increase in COVID-19 cases
Israel’s Health Ministry has reported a drastic increase in the number of patients who have tested positive for the coronavirus. Some 569 people tested positive out of the total of 17,472 that were tested...
President Rivlin received the official results of the elections to the 24th Knesset in...
President Rivlin:
“The main consideration that will guide me in selecting a candidate to entrust with forming a government is the chance of the selected Knesset Member to form a government that will secure the...
Former MK Hanin Zoabi to be indicted on fraud charges
Israel’s attorney general announced on Tuesday that former Knesset member Hanin Zoabi of the Balad Party will be indicted on fraud charges.
Zoabi is accused of forging documents submitted to the State Comptroller between 2013...
Israel welcomes inaugural Abu Dhabi-Tel Aviv flight in official ceremony
The first commercial flight from Abu Dhabi to Israel touched down at Ben-Gurion International Airport on Tuesday with the United Arab Emirates ambassador to Israel on board for an official reception along with his...
Israeli schools resume full activity
Israel’s education system resumed full activity on Sunday, following a government decision based on low coronavirus transmission rates.
Grades one through 12 returned to in-school learning at full capacity, with no restriction on movement between...