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Israel's coronavirus death toll reaches 40, with 7,428 confirmed cases

Four people, all in their 70s, have succumbed to virus since morning; Health Ministry says 113 in serious condition, with 96 people on ventilators; 631 doctors and 1,023 nurses now in quarantine due to exposure to virus

Adir Yanko, Itamar Eichner , 20:54 , 04.03.20

Israel to help Christians share Holy Fire ceremony despite virus outbreak

Due to ban on mass gatherings, officials say April 18 ceremony at Church of Sepulchre will be limited to about 10 religious leaders from various Orthodox denominations, with a creative way to deliver flame to overseas communities

Associated Press , 17:21 , 04.03.20

Israel seals off Bnei Brak amid coronavirus spike

Police units wearing surgical masks and gloves move swiftly to cordon off major intersections into predominantly ultra-Orthodox city after cabinet approves emergency regulations to make it a 'restricted zone' due to high rate of infections

Reuters , 12:38 , 04.03.20

Government approves further travel restrictions on virus-hit areas

Bnei Brak first city declared 'restricted area' as coronavirus cases in predominately ultra-Orthodox community surge; host of additional religious communities may soon follow

Ynet , 23:03 , 04.02.20

Israel's coronavirus death toll rises to 36, cases up to 6,857

Latest fatalities are a 91-year-old man who was hospitalized at Beilinson Hospital and an 84-year-old man who was hospitalized at Shaare Tzedek Hospital

Ynet , 22:23 , 04.02.20

Israel's coronavirus death toll rises to 36, cases up to 6,857

Latest fatalities are a 91-year-old man who was hospitalized at Beilinson Hospital and an 84-year-old man who was hospitalized at Shaare Tzedek Hospital

Ynet , 22:19 , 04.02.20

Police yet to enforce mask directive, citing bureaucracy as cause of delay

Police still waiting for Justice Ministry document clarifying how to enforce directive; soldiers help enforce social distancing in southern Tel Aviv due to repeated offenses

Ynet , 21:00 , 04.02.20

Government to evacuate 4,500 elderly from Bnei Brak

Senior citizens aged 80 and over to be taken to designated hotel outside predominately ultra-Orthodox city; IDF announces soldiers to be deployed to distribute food, medicine during lockdown

Ynet , 19:26 , 04.02.20

Prominent Bnei Brak rabbi holds covert prayer sessions despite virus restrictions

Rabbi's confidant says no harm done as participants in prayer live together; officials say more draconian restrictions on religious may not serve purpose of curbing virus' spread

Kobi Nachshoni , 18:31 , 04.02.20

Netanyahu uses clip from TV show claiming it was virus-hit Iran

PM shows a viral video from 2007 American mini-series to his ministers during a cabinet meeting, while making an assertion that Iranian authorities have been hiding the real number of coronavirus-related fatalities

Itamar Eichner , 14:22 , 04.02.20

Bnei Brak coronavirus cases near 1000 as Haredi cities hit hardest

The Health Ministry says over the past 24 hours the number of new diagnoses in the predominantly Haredi city has jumped by 25% to 900 total cases, up from 723; Jerusalem and Modi'in Illit also show large spikes of new cases in past 24 hours

Ynet , 12:38 , 04.02.20

Israeli hospitals told to cut non-coronavirus care, putting many at risk

A hospital administrator calls the Health Ministry's demand to free up hospital beds by reducing non-COVID-19 treatments by 20%, 'ill-advised'; warns patients suffering from cancer and other serious diseases might be left entirely untreated

Sarit Rosenblum , 11:28 , 04.02.20

Israel's coronavirus death toll climbs to 33, as cases tally up to 6,211

The Health Ministry says the latest fatalities are all men who suffered underlying health conditions, aged 72, 77, 78, 90, 95 and 87 respectively; the latter contracted the virus at a nursing home in Be'er Sheva where 2 other COVID-19 victims also resided

Ynet , 09:31 , 04.02.20

Israel's health minister tests positive for coronavirus, Netanyahu in isolation

The Health Ministry's director general, the head of Mossad and the NSC head all enter quarantine after coming in contact with Litzman in past few days; health minister's wife also confirmed to have been infected with COVID-19

Ynet, News agencies , 09:25 , 04.02.20

PM announces travel restrictions on Bnei Brak amid spike in coronavirus cases

Netanyahu said all needs of residents in the city will be filled and those tested positive with COVID-19 will be taken to dedicated hotels for treatment; says ultra-Orthodox community now understands the gravity of the pandemic and following directives

Ynet , 09:09 , 04.02.20

Chaos in coronavirus testing leaves patients in limbo

Though efforts continue to increase testing for COVID-19, many find themselves left stranded after their test results were lost or are given contradictory directives from health officials, adding to the already harsh daily routine

Nina Fuchs , 22:56 , 04.01.20

Holy Land custodian urges Israel to let clerics celebrate Easter in Holy Sepulchre

As Easter draws ever nearer and Israel finds itself in the midst of harsh coronavirus restriction, representatives of the three main Churches in Jerusalem send statement, saying that prayers at the site of Jesus' crucifixion will continue

Reuters , 22:24 , 04.01.20

Israel's coronavirus death toll reaches 26 as cases pass 6,000 mark

Latest fatality is 66-year-old man who had underlying health problems; 6,092 people now confirmed to have virus, including 95 in serious condition of whom 81 are on ventilators

Ynet , 22:07 , 04.01.20

Orphaned by coronavirus, 4-year-old twins are among family

The young children of Tamar Levy-Peretz lost their father a few months after they were born, and their mother passed away this week; 'We are a close knit family of eight siblings, with lots of cousins and we are all united in giving back to her children,' says relative

Alexandra Lukash, Roy Rubinstein , 20:46 , 04.01.20

Riots in Jaffa after resident arrested for violating quarantine

Police patrolling Ajami neighborhood detain man who refused to present his ID, sparking violent protests; local residents say officers behaved aggressively

Eli Sinyor, Itay Blumenthal , 19:31 , 04.01.20

Israel's coronavirus death toll reaches 24

The latest fatality is a 66-year-old woman, who suffered from many and significant background illnesses at Sheba Medical Center; fourth death reported since Wednesday morning

Ynet , 19:09 , 04.01.20

Passengers to Israel from U.S. worry they may have been exposed to COVID-19

Passengers say they were not tested or had to report any medical condition before boarding flight; upon arrival, all aboard were told to quarantine despite PM's instructions they be held in coronavirus dedicated hotel

Itay Blumenthal , 18:56 , 04.01.20

Israel's coronavirus death toll reaches 23

The latest fatality is a 74-year-old man who passed away after being in critical condition at the Wolfson Medical Center near Tel Aviv; His death was reported moments after reports that a 69-year-old woman had died in Jerusalem, both having suffered from underlying health conditions

Ynet , 17:46 , 04.01.20

Number of new coronavirus cases in Haredi cities skyrockets

The latest data shows the number of new COVID-19 diagnoses in Bnei Brak and Jerusalem over the past 24 hours is almost 10 times higher than in most Israelis cities, including Tel Aviv; Bnei Brak deputy mayor says majority of residents comply with Health Ministry directives

Ynet , 13:14 , 04.01.20

Israelis to adjust to 'new routine' as coronavirus exit strategy takes shape

According to government officials, some restrictions meant to combat COVID-19 are set to be lifted sometime after the holiday of Passover, but schools and kindergartens will remain closed for at least the start of May

Itamar Eichner , 11:13 , 04.01.20

Israel's coronavirus death toll reaches 21, with cases count up to 5,591

The Health Ministry says the latest fatality is a 98-year-old woman who was hospitalized at the Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva, the second victims who contracted COVID-19 at 'Mishan' nursing home in the southern city

Ynet , 09:09 , 04.01.20

Source: Israel testing coronavirus vaccine prototype on rodents

Netanyahu ordered Israel Institute for Biological Research to join fight against pandemic on Feb. 1; PMO says IIBR director reported 'significant progress' but says that they are only now 'preparing a model for commencing animal trial'

Reuters , 23:11 , 03.31.20

Syria: Air defenses down missiles from Israeli warplanes

State TV says IAF jets opened fire on Homs region while flying in Lebanese airspace, targeted unspecified army position; Beirut residents say they heard sound of warplanes in air shortly before airstrikes were reported

Daniel Salami, Liad Osmo, AP , 22:25 , 03.31.20

Israel's coronavirus death toll rises to 20 with five fatalities in 24 hours

Health Ministry says country now has 5,358 confirmed cases of the virus, including 94 people in serious condition, 105 people in moderate condition; 76 patients currently require ventilators

Adir Yanko, Itay Blumenthal , 22:07 , 03.31.20

Israel retools missile production line to mass produce ventilators

Bennett warning of lack of life-saving equipment leads to collaboration between Defense Ministry, state-owned IAI and medical device maker Inovytec to convert weapons facility

Reuters , 21:49 , 03.31.20

New prayer, work coronavirus restrictions take hold in Israel

Week-long stringent measures include ban on public prayer sessions, with few exceptions, funerals limited to 20 people and circumcisions to 10; workplaces must ensure distance between employees, disinfect shared equipment

Itamar Eichner , 18:48 , 03.31.20

In hazmat suits, workers collect messages from Western Wall

Clad in protective garb and gas masks against coronavirus, some sprayed sanitizer on the wall's ancient stones while others held onto their sticks with gloves as they extracted the paper notes left in 'God's mailbox'

Reuters , 17:40 , 03.31.20

IDF chief in quarantine after contact with coronavirus sufferer

Aviv Kochavi attended debate 10 days ago with individual later confirmed to have been infected; heads of Home Front Command and Operations Directorate also present and also in isolation until the weekend

Ynet , 16:42 , 03.31.20

90-year-old woman dies of coronavirus; third female fatality since morning hours

Other two victims are 50-year-old mother of three and a 49-year-old widow, the youngest victim so far, who leaves behind 4-year-old twins whose father passed away three years ago

Roee Rubinstein , 15:23 , 03.31.20

Health Ministry asks public to wear protective masks when leaving home

Health Ministry DG Bar-Siman-Tov says no need to hurry to purchase masks, as simple makeshift cloth face cover will suffice, says government considers placing virus hotspots under lockdown

Adir Yanko , 13:57 , 03.31.20

Israel to use computer analysis to find likely coronavirus carriers

Defense Minister Bennett says move pending Cabinet approval as well as assessment of privacy issues from attorney general, who has authority to block motion

Reuters , 12:29 , 03.31.20

Israel's 18th coronavirus-related fatality named as Tamar Peretz-Levy

Family of country's youngest virus victim says doctors first diagnosed patient with strep throat before she was hospitalized; she is survived by two 4-year-old twins

Roi Rubinstein, Adir Yanko , 11:37 , 03.31.20

Health Minister proposes Bnei Brak on lockdown due to spread of coronavirus

Litzman says 'will keep doing whatever is necessary' as he faces backlash from ultra-Orthodox community, denies reports of low compliance with health regulations among religious, blames rogue groups

Sarit Rosenblum , 10:02 , 03.31.20

One in three tested in Bnei Brak confirmed with coronavirus

In Bnei Brak so far, 34% of residents tested are confirmed to have coronavirus in comparison with 6% in Tel Aviv and 10% in Jerusalem

Ynet , 10:00 , 03.31.20

Israel virus death toll reaches 18; 4,831 cases in all

The woman who had been treated in the Sheba Medical Center coronavirus ICU for the past 10 days was reported to have had underlying health conditions; both are the youngest to have died from the virus so far

Ynet , 08:37 , 03.31.20

Amid coronavirus, Qatari money arrives in Gaza

Distribution of aid to Gazan families continuing despite no officials arriving from Doha this month; Israeli private plane did however make very short trip to Doha on Monday morning, returning almost immediately

Itay Blumenthal, Elior Levy , 21:32 , 03.30.20

Israeli woman charged with spying for Hezbollah

25-year-old accused of contact with foreign agent, handing information to enemy with intent to harm state security, providing service to terrorist organization; defendant allegedly photographed military assets, Haifa port, hospital

Gilad Morag , 21:22 , 03.30.20

Israel's coronavirus death toll rises to 16; number of cases up to 4,695

Rise of 348 cases since Monday morning; 79 people in serious condition, with 66 on respirators; 161 have now recovered, including 38-year-old bus driver previously in very serious condition but who has now been allowed home

Adir Yanko , 20:42 , 03.30.20

'Israeli society won't be the same': Netanyahu unveils stricter coronavirus steps

PM says there are communities in the country that 'disrespect the government guidelines'; Netanyahu along with Kahlon, via satellite, also presented NIS 80 billion financial rescue package in an effort to boost ailing economy in wake of COVID-19 crisis

Ynet , 20:12 , 03.30.20

Fearing Gaza virus spread, Hamas preps for mass quarantines

Gaza's rulers set to build 2 massive isolation facilities, hoping to prevent COVID-19 from spreading and overwhelming the broken health system in the Strip, where 2 million people squeezed into an area twice the size of Washington, D.C.

Associated Press , 18:58 , 03.30.20

Some ultra-Orthodox Israelis chafe at coronavirus restrictions

Police forces begin patrolling Haredi neighborhoods, prone to contagion because they're tend to be poor and congested, after a series of incidents that defied national guidelines resulted in a spike of CIVUD-19 infections in the religious community

Reuters , 18:27 , 03.30.20

Israel set to ask public to wear surgical masks when going outside

Ynet learns the Health Ministry mulls announcing a U-turn on its previous position that masks yield little benefit in protecting from pathogen, saying the gear offers partial protection as proven by Asian countries with low mortality rates from COVID-19

Ynet , 17:35 , 03.30.20

Haredi extremists hurl insults, stones at police enforcing coronavirus rules

While most of Jerusalem's ultra-Orthodox community is slowly implementing measures to halt the spread of the outbreak, some are refusing to listen to their rabbis and react with hostility to any attempt to crack down on their movements

Gilad Cohen , 15:29 , 03.30.20

PM provisionally self-isolates after aide's coronavirus diagnosis

Quarantine for premier and inner circle could end if epidemiological study shows Rivka Paluch, Netanyahu's adviser on ultra-Orthodox affairs, did not have contact with prime minister in past two weeks; Gantz may also be subjected to self-isolation

Itamar Eichner , 14:42 , 03.30.20

Israel Health Ministry: 4,347 confirmed coronavirus cases

The number of patients in need of ventilators has seen a 46% increase adding to concerns that up to 5,000 people will be requiring respiratory support while the number of existing ventilators cannot support the expected need

Ynet , 13:44 , 03.30.20

Anger over distribution of ventilators in Israel's hospitals

With data showing number of life-saving units in center far exceeds that of periphery, the Forum for the Promotion of Health in the Galilee warns those who live in the north 'may pay for this with their lives'

Adir Yanko , 13:42 , 03.30.20

Netanyahu aide tests positive for coronavirus

The Prime Minister's Office says they will follow Health Ministry guidelines in responding to this development; If Ms. Paluch and the prime minister were in the same room for more than 15 minutes Netanyahu may be required to quarantine

i24NEWS , 08:15 , 03.30.20

Palestinian PM accuses IDF troops of deliberately spreading coronavirus

Firebrand politician claims was 'exposed to testimonies of Israeli soldiers trying to spread virus on car handles', cites racism and hatred as main motive behind actions

i24NEWS , 23:10 , 03.29.20

Israel's coronavirus count climbs to 4,247, another spike in serious cases

The Health Ministry says 74 patients are in serious condition; among those with serious symptoms is a man in his 20s with no underlying health problems

Ynet , 21:46 , 03.29.20

Health official tells hospitals to prepare to treat coronavirus cases only

Dr. Erez unsure country's intensive care units could cope with influx of thousands of serious COVID-19 patients requiring respiratory assistance; all elective procedures brought to a halt

Adir Yanko , 20:29 , 03.29.20

Israel's number of coronavirus fatalities up to 15, confirm health officials

Elderly Jerusalem woman succumbs to complications related to COVID-19; 'She was a dedicated mother and grandmother who always put the good of her children before her own,' says family

Ynet , 18:04 , 03.29.20

Mother of COVID-19 patient in serious condition: He told me he was scared

Twenty-two year old with no underlying health conditions contracts virus while on trip overseas; family admits man to hospital after his condition worsens, despite protests

Sivan Hilaie , 17:21 , 03.29.20

Israeli doctors demand health minister be replaced by professional

In an open letter Netanyahu and Gantz, doctors lament years of neglect that left the country's health care system at its lowest point during the time of coronavirus outbreak; sources say there are no plans to replace Litzman in the next government

Adir Yanko , 15:58 , 03.29.20

Israel's coronavirus death toll up to 14, confirm health officials

The Health Ministry says the two latest fatalities are a 92-year-old man, who was hospitalized at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, and a 94-year-old woman treated at Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center in Bnei Brak

Ynet , 15:19 , 03.29.20

Prince Harry under fire for inviting IDF soldiers to Invictus Games

The Daily Mail reports the Duke of Sussex, who organizes the multi-sport event for wounded armed services personnel, has agreed in principle with the Israeli delegation on participation in 2022 games and drawn ire of UK's Muslims; teams from Jordan and Iraq also set to participate

Yulia Karra , 11:46 , 03.29.20