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Israel hits new high for active coronavirus cases, with 11,189 currently sick

Health Ministry says 804 tested positive on Saturday; National Information and Knowledge Center reports that since start of July, 3,846 new coronavirus cases were reported in Israel, averaging 961 patients a day

‏‎Yaron Drukman , 11:51 , 07.05.20

140 students at Bnei Brak yeshiva test positive for coronavirus

Health officials say 80 of the infected from Yeshivat Beit Matityahu have already been transferred to hotels, turned into virus recovery centers, and 60 others still awaiting to be evacuated; mayor approves boosting enforcement teams to focus on yeshivas

Itay Blumenthal , 09:43 , 07.05.20

Israel sees slight drop in daily coronavirus cases, but more deaths

National Information and Knowledge Center reports that over the weekend 1,535 Israelis tested positive for COVID-19, with 4 people succumbing to the disease in the past 24 hours alone

Ynet , 19:33 , 07.04.20

Israel's coronavirus active cases top 10,000

After two more people have died of the virus since Thursday, the fatality rate as the result of coronavirus has now reached 326, the number of serious cases has risen to 77 of which 27 are on ventilators

Adir Yanko, Yaron Drukman , 19:34 , 07.03.20

Daily new coronavirus case counts exceeds 1,000 for first time

Health officials report 1,107 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the past 24-hour period bringing the number of people ill with the virus to 9,618 and 325 people have died since the outbreak of the pandemic

Adir Yanko , 10:00 , 07.03.20

Family of Palestinian slain by police says probe drags on

After a month of pressure by family, officials confirm in a court hearing that investigators are studying security-camera footage of the shooting, says family lawyer

Associated Press , 22:08 , 07.02.20

PM revives restrictions on gatherings, announces 6-month economic plan

Restrictions include limit of up to 20 people at closed spaces - such residential homes, a limit of 50 people at bars, clubs, event halls; prayers at synagogues limited to 50 worshippers

Ynet , 21:49 , 07.02.20

Permits committee shuns Netanyahu's request for legal aid

State Comptroller's panel accepts AG's opinion that NIS 10m donation from U.S. billionaire, who is also a witness in one of PM's corruption cases, could not be accepted under Israeli law

Tova Zimuki , 19:46 , 07.02.20

Trump withholding annexation will cost him election, Evangelicals warn

Dr. Mike Evans, a prominent Evangelical figure, praises U.S. administration for its support of Israel asserting sovereignty in the West Bank, but warns community will turn its back on the president come November if he forfeits commitment to plans

Itamar Eichner , 19:29 , 07.02.20

Health Ministry official: Keep distance from elderly relatives as virus surges

Prof. Nimrod Maimon, who oversees retirement and assisted living facilities, says as coronavirus will be with us for at least a year he cannot force families to stay apart, but asks for meetings to be held outdoors and social distancing observed

Attila Somfalvi , 17:26 , 07.02.20

Thousands attend anti-Israel rallies across U.S. over annexation plans

Footage from a rally in Brooklyn shows one of the organizers fuming against 2-state solution, shouting, 'We want it all,' 'we don't want your Jew state,' as well as calling for intifada; anti-Israel protesters in DC, shout 'Israel murders children'

i24NEWS, Ynet , 15:30 , 07.02.20

Health officials demand 50-people limit at events, bars, cafes

The Health Ministry is also set to demand from coronavirus cabinet to limit all public gatherings, including places of worship, to 20 people; from now on, IDF soldiers are allowed to use the railway only on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Itamar Eichner , Adir Yanko , 14:19 , 07.02.20

Palestinians slash public wages in tax dispute with Israel over annexation

PA last month rejected handovers of taxes that Israel collects on its behalf, totalling $190 million a month, which make up more than half of the PA's budget

Reuters , 13:56 , 07.02.20

'Israel the only enemy': Rivals Hamas, Fatah unite over annexation

Senior Fatah official and Hamas deputy chief stage rare joint press conference, warning Israel shouldn't disregard 'Palestinian determination' to oppose the annexation; 'We'll fight Israeli occupation in villages and towns,' says Hamas leader

Elior Levy , 13:14 , 07.02.20

Israel's daily coronavirus tally nears 1,000 as lockdowns take effect

Health Ministry says 966 people tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, with 94 were confirmed to have contracted the disease since midnight; week-long closures of neighborhoods in Ashdod and Lod officially go into effect

Ynet , 11:09 , 07.02.20

Israel's social workers take to streets over low pay during coronavirus

Dozens block Tel Aviv's Azrieli interchange to traffic, carrying signs saying 'We're not breathing’ - a reference to salaries often below minimum wage and heavy workload, which has greatly increased due to health crisis

Ahiye Raved, Hadar Gil Ad , 10:06 , 07.02.20

Vatican summons U.S., Israeli envoys over West Bank annexation moves

Vatican’s secretary of state holds meeting with U.S. Ambassador Callista Gingrich and Israeli Ambassador Oren David to express 'the concern of the Holy See regarding possible unilateral actions'

Reuters , 09:16 , 07.02.20

For second day in a row, Israel reports record daily virus diagnoses

Almost 5% of all virus tests conducted since midnight return positive, an exceptionally high percentage of positive results; gov't approves week-long lockdown on several Ashdod, Lod neighborhoods

Adir Yanko, Yaron Druckman , 23:51 , 07.01.20

Knesset passes Shin Bet virus contact tracing bill

Legislation comes into immediate effect and will last for 3 weeks until civilian alternative is developed; ministerial committee would regularly re-examine need for continued Shin Bet assistance

Moran Azulay , 23:07 , 07.01.20

Health Ministry confirms 634 new cases of coronavirus

Since the beginning of the week, more than twice as many Israelis test positive for coronavirus than during the entire month of May; 3% of active patients hospitalized

Yaron Druckman, Adir Yanko , 21:41 , 07.01.20

Bennett announces 'civil coronavirus cabinet' comprised of experts

New Right leader says that the think tank was established due to the government's lingering response to the spread of the virus and the lacking treatment of its ramifications

Moran Azulay , 20:30 , 07.01.20

Palestinians revive full West Bank virus closure

PA health ministry says 5-day closure may be extended further if needed; during this period, all businesses under Palestinian governance will close except food shops and pharmacies

Elior Levy , 19:35 , 07.01.20

Palestinians rally as global opposition to Israel's annexation plan grows

Amid protests and apparent Israeli delay in bid to apply sovereignty over parts of West Bank, many in the international community, from Australia to France, are warning against consequences of any unilateral steps

AFP , 18:44 , 07.01.20

Deputy education minister: yeshiva students avoid getting tested for virus

Porush says many within the sector are worried a rise in the number of virus diagnoses will lead the government to impose restrictions on areas with high concentrations of ultra-Orthodox

Kobi Nachshoni , 17:38 , 07.01.20

Shaked: Netanyahu kowtowing to Gantz and Arab MKs on annexation

Right-wing former minister says she is hopeful PM will use months ahead to advance his promised plan for West Bank sovereignty, while Liberman mocks prime minister, accusing him of stealing votes with empty promises

Ynet , 17:15 , 07.01.20

Netanyahu ally confirms delays in West Bank annexation plan

The annexation plan has come under stiff international criticism with the UN, the EU, and key Arab countries as well as British PM Johnson, have all said Israel’s annexation would violate international law

Associated Press , 15:54 , 07.01.20

With 773 new cases, Israel see record number of daily virus infections

Despite alarming rise in diagnoses, death toll remains unchanged at 320; Health Ministry passes 1-million mark for number of tests as it warns 'mild' rise in cases, stabilization in serious patients creating 'false sense of security'

Adir Yanko, Alexandra Lukash , 13:02 , 07.01.20

Israeli Arab quarantined in Jerusalem hotel claim segregation

Health Ministry, IDF deny policy to separate sectors in coronavirus quarantine facilities, but Jaffa man says he was told by army officer that order was issued to divide the populations

Adir Yanko , 11:08 , 07.01.20

Ashkenazi: Annexation? Ask Netanyahu

Speaking to Army Radio, Foreign Minister says questions regarding plan to extended Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank 'should be referred to PM' in signs of continued disagreement within coalition over initiative

Ynet, Agencies , 10:10 , 07.01.20

Hamas fires volley of rockets into sea in warning against annexation

Overnight launches come amid warnings by the Gaza-based terror group that application of sovereignty in the West Bank will be a 'declaration of war' and Palestinian factions in the coastal enclave declaring a 'Day of Rage' against the plan

Elior Levy , 08:53 , 07.01.20

After embassy move, U.S. to sell envoy's house near Tel Aviv

The beachfront mansion is being put up for sale with an asking price of $87 million, which if sold, would make it the most expensive residential sale in Israel; 'Much of the embassy's operations have shifted to Jerusalem,' says State Department

Associated Press , 22:30 , 06.30.20

Sources: Plans to open Israeli borders on August 1 'gone down the drain'

Foreign Ministry officials say due to Europe's requirement of 16 coronavirus cases per 100,000 people, Israel will have to significantly bring down COVID-19 infection rate before being allowed to be part of open border deals; 'Israelis are no longer wanted'

Itamar Eichner , 22:15 , 06.30.20

Ashdod sees more new coronavirus cases than Tel Aviv, Bat Yam combined

Health Ministry says the southern city reported 150 new COVID-19 cases since the start of the week; number of active patients up to 7,403 - the highest it's been in nearly 2 months; government to declare more areas as restricted

Ynet , 19:51 , 06.30.20

Netanyahu hints at delay in West Bank annexation plan

During in a meeting with White House envoy Avi Berkowitz, PM says his government will keep working on 'a question of sovereignty in the coming days', missing the deadline; meanwhile, 200 settlers protest Trump's plan deeming it insufficient

Associated Press , Ynet , 18:51 , 06.30.20

EU reopens borders to 14 nations but not to Israeli, U.S. tourists

Israel joins countries like Russia and Brazil, considered to have high coronavirus spread; the list of the countries allowed into the EU 27-member states set to be updated every 14 days

Ynet, Associated Press , 18:07 , 06.30.20

AG rejects Netanyahu request for financial legal aid

Avichai Mandelblit says there is no reason to grant PM this 'unusual gift,' a NIS 10 million ($2.9 million) donation from Spencer Partrich to fund Netanyahu's legal team; PM's supporters call decision 'persecution' of the Israeli leader

Reuters , 16:35 , 06.30.20

Likud minister signals major West Bank annexation move not imminent

'Whoever painted a picture of everything happening in one day on July 1, did so at their own risk,' Ze'ev Elkin tells Army Radio as U.S. officials arrive in Israel to discuss move although no cabinet session has been announced for Wednesday

Reuters, Ynet , 15:49 , 06.30.20

Shin Bet exposes Hezbollah attempt to recruit Israelis

Officials say 2 women from northern town investigated at the beginning of June after meeting with a journalist from Lebanon who tried to recruit them to the terrorist group

Yoav Zitun , 15:49 , 06.30.20

More sanctions against Iran needed to stop nuclear ambitions, PM says

Netanyahu urges international community to back initiative to extend arms embargo against Tehran, praises White House for 'maximum pressure' policy against Islamic Republic

i24NEWS , 13:12 , 06.30.20

Gantz: one million unemployed don't care about annexation

After weeks of internal policy disputes between Israel's 2 major parties, Gantz asks to shift government's focus to handling coronavirus and financial crises, push sovereignty question to later time

Attila Somfalvi, Moran Azulay , 12:59 , 06.30.20

Israel reports highest daily rise in virus cases in months

Health authorities report third-highest daily tally since the onset of the pandemic in Israel; number of active patients more than triples in a month, currently standing at 7,015

Adir Yanko, Yaron Druckman , 09:39 , 06.30.20

Palestinians say ready for direct talks with Israel

Palestinian PM tells Mideast Quartet (U.S., U.N., E.U and Russia) will agree to state with a limited number of weapons and an international force to monitor compliance with peace treaty

AFP , 23:29 , 06.29.20

Israel coronavirus cases continue to rise, 432 confirmed in 24 hours

The Health Ministry says 3.5% of those tested, found positive for coronavirus with numbers growing in hard-hit Jerusalem and Ashdod; 43 hospitalized in serious condition, 24 on ventilators

Adir Yanko , 21:11 , 06.29.20

A quiet ex-general emerges as new foil to Netanyahu

After 32 years in the Air Force, retired Brig. Gen. Amir Haskel wasn't looking to politics, but as PM became further enmeshed in corruption, he felt he could no longer stay silent, he picked up a sign and took to the streets in an individual act of protest

Associated Press , 20:27 , 06.29.20

Israeli leaders at odds over West Bank annexation plan

Gantz tells U.S. officials that annexation should not take precedent over coronavirus crisis, while Netanyahu says Blue & White are 'not a factor' in the debate

Associated Press , 20:16 , 06.29.20

Israeli campaigners want Jewish ruins included in West Bank annexations

Group wants government to guarantee Israeli control over sites such as the remnants of hilltop Hasmonean and Herodian forts dating back two millennia, and hundreds of ruins from earlier Jewish rule

Reuters , 18:56 , 06.29.20

UN rights chief urges Israel to halt 'illegal' annexation plan

Bachelet says 'deeply concerned that even the most minimalist form of annexation would lead to increased violence and loss of life' as two populations brought into closer proximity; Foreign Ministry slams comments accuses her of 'politicizing' her post

Reuters, Itamar Eichner , 18:16 , 06.29.20

Israel limits most gatherings to 50 people amid accelerating virus spread

Restrictions apply to houses of worship, funerals and circumcisions while weddings can have up to 250 people until July 9; cultural venues can host 250 attendees with social distancing; panel rejects call for ban on dancing at wedding celebrations

Itamar Eichner , 17:08 , 06.29.20

Palestinian leaders struggle to mobilize street against annexation

PA leaders are trying to harness opposition to Israel's intention to annex parts of the West Bank, but Palestinians' trust in the leadership has plummeted due to pandemic, worsening economic crisis and ennui over unfulfilled promises

AFP , 15:45 , 06.29.20

Israel sees 18% rise in serious coronavirus cases

The Health Ministry says 159 Israelis have tested positive for coronavirus since midnight Monday and one patient succumbed to the disease; 46 in serious condition, with 24 requiring ventilator support

Adir Yanko , 13:27 , 06.29.20

Sources: Gantz says July 1 annexation deadline not set in stone

Blue & White officials say on condition of anonymity the defense minister told Trump adviser during meeting the country's biggest concern at the moment is coronavirus crisis and the U.S. peace plan should be implemented 'responsibly'

Itamar Eichner , 12:39 , 06.29.20

Top PA officials slam 'confused' response to West Bank annexation

Senior Palestinian Authority sources say leadership issuing contradictory positions even as it strangles the middle class by refusing Israeli tax revenue transfers during economic crisis while its own members live in comfort

Elior Levy , 11:46 , 06.29.20

New Health Ministry chief touts ban on meetings with grandparents

Prof. Hezi Levi tells Ynet the rise on infection puts the elderly population at greater risk and would lead to more serious cases and deaths; he adds during cabinet meeting on Monday, the ministry set to demand a ban on public events over 50 people

Adir Yanko , Attila Somfalvi, Alexandra Lukash , 11:03 , 06.29.20

Netanyahu: I am ready for peace talks with Palestinians

PM tells virtual summit organized by 'Christians United for Israel' that annexation would only advance the stalled peace negotiations, and urges Palestinians not 'to waste another decade in the attempt to eradicate Israel'

i24NEWS , 09:56 , 06.29.20

Top UK Labour official calls for settlement ban if Israel annexes West Bank

Shadow Foreign Secretary urges government for 'concrete action' in response to Israel's push to claim sovereignty over settlements, Jordan Valley, saying the move would require courage ministers have not shown so far

i24NEWS , 21:34 , 06.28.20

Edelstein: Israel facing second wave of coronavirus pandemic

The Health Minister described his ministry's plan to reduce the rate of infection of COVID-19 by reimposing some of the restrictions lifted in May including limitations on religious ceremonies and public gatherings

Itamar Eichner, Adir Yanko, Haim Golditch , 19:21 , 06.28.20

Israel lost control of coronavirus outbreak, says top health official

Prof. Eli Wachsman from Weizmann Institute tells Ynet if the government doesn't take urgent precautionary steps to combat the epidemic, the country faces another nationwide lockdown; says in 50% of the cases, staff cannot trace the source of infection

Adir Yanko, Alexandra Lukash , 15:44 , 06.28.20

UN workers in Tel Aviv caught on camera having sex in car

The organization launches in investigation after footage surfaces, showing two UN members in official UNTSO vehicle having sex with an unknown woman sitting on top of one of them

Ynet , 14:58 , 06.28.20

Israel mulls limiting social gatherings to 19 people

'Coronavirus cabinet' debate ends in stalemate as ministers and health officials fail to agree whether to limit public gatherings from 250 to just 50 people; finance minister also rejects request to restrict summer schools; public sector staff to work from home

Itamar Eichner, Adir Yanko , 14:12 , 06.28.20

Israel leads global battle against human trafficking, report says

Annual paper published by U.S. State Department reveals 73 individuals were recognized by Israel as victims in 2019; 38 victims of sex trafficking, 34 victims of forced labor

Tova Tzimuki, Liran Friedmann , 13:08 , 06.28.20