Tag: Coronavirus
Israel lawmakers propose multiple bills designed to oust Netanyahu
The COVID-19 pandemic cast a pall over the swearing in of Israel’s 23rd Knesset on Monday, with the Knesset’s 120 lawmakers being sworn in three at a time to avoid spreading the disease, while...
Israel’s public sector put on ‘emergency footing’; Netanyahu announces ‘economic safety net’
Israel’s public sector will transition to “emergency footing” due to the COVID-19 crisis, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced during a Monday-night press conference in Jerusalem.
Under the new measures, up to 80 percent of...
As coronavirus cases grow, Israel considers a total nationwide lockdown
Israel’s Ministry of Health reported 48 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, bringing the total to 298. A top health official said the government was considering a general lockdown.
“We may ask people to leave...
New immigrants to Israel jump right in … to a coronavirus quarantine
The first few weeks after making aliyah are typically a flurry of activity, with the newly minted Israeli dashing from government offices to banks to setting up utilities to schools to register the kids, not to...
Is the virus hurting Jewish communities or showing their strength?
For many Jewish communities in the United States, this was the week when synagogues were abandoned. In an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus, many houses of worship were empty and may...
Israeli COVID-19 cases hit 250, government mulls stricter measures
Israel’s Health Ministry confirmed Monday that the number of COVID-19 patients in the country had increased to 250. Four patients are in serious condition and the rest are showing little to no symptoms, according...
IDF takes emergency steps to protect health of soldiers and civilians alike
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold, the Israel’s defense ministry and Israel Defense Forces are taking unprecedented steps to both protect soldiers from infection and ensure readiness, as well as assisting infected civilians.
Israeli...
Netanyahu’s corruption trial postponed until May due to COVID-19 crisis
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s court date has been delayed to May 24, announced the Jerusalem District Court on Sunday morning, following new directives put in place on Saturday night to combat the spread of COVID-19.
“In...
Israeli COVID-19 cases rise to 200; government tightens restrictions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday announced a partial shutdown of Israel’s economy with the aim of stemming the COVID-19 outbreak.
According to Israel’s Health Ministry, as of Sunday, there were 200 confirmed cases...
Jewish organizations rally behind Italian Jews amid coronavirus shutdown
Amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis in Italy, which has brought the country to a virtual standstill, prominent Jewish organizations continue to engage the Jewish community in the country.
Chairman Isaac Herzog and Chairman of Keren...