Israel News Review

Family of deceased New York Holocaust survivor mourns over wrong body

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 23:36:05 -0300

Relatives of Moshe Grunwald initially upset by funeral home mix-up, but gain satisfaction when they find out stranger had no one to grieve his death

IDF lets 20 hilltop youth quarantine together against government guidelines

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 23:19:47 -0300

Army sequesters far-right activists at makeshift site in West Bank after they were exposed to virus, trashed bus taking them to isolation hostel

Family of Holocaust survivor mourns over the wrong body

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 23:04:25 -0300

'Even in death he gave his kavod [honor] for someone else. This is the most Zaidy like thing to ever happen.'
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New UK Labour chief vows to root out anti-Semitism in talk with Jewish leaders

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 22:55:36 -0300

Keir Starmer, after taking helm from Jeremy Corbyn, apologizes for anti-Jewish hatred in party, says he will set up independent complaints review process

Dominic Raab, whose father was a Jewish refugee, is Britain’s acting PM

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 22:51:28 -0300

Raab, 46, does not identify himself as Jewish.
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Spain’s Reform congregations form online community amid coronavirus

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 22:42:53 -0300

'These presentations help people confront and accept the situation they’re living. Accepting helps empower [them] for the future.'
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UK Chief Medical Officer’s dad was killed by Palestinian terrorists in 1984

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 22:34:47 -0300

Jewish News: Father of Chris Whitty, the public face of London's coronavirus response, was gunned down after Britain jailed would-be killers of Israeli ambassador

I had to choose between buying Passover food and paying my bills

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 22:27:46 -0300

Given our wealth of community organizations and deeply generous donors, all it would take to feed all Jews in need for Passover, no questions asked, is the communal will to do so.
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US Navy boss resigns amid uproar over firing of ship captain

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 22:26:08 -0300

Acting US Navy Secretary Thomas Modly quits after his profanity-laced tired against fired skipper of aircraft carrier provoked widespread outrage

How Sun Valley's Jewish community is coping with coronavirus

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 22:20:20 -0300

'I’m praying we come out better people, more compassionate. God didn’t finish the world. It is our job to finish the work as God’s partners and make it better for all human beings.'
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As kosher food factories in China fall victim to COVID-19, Diaspora feels impact

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 22:07:47 -0300

Though Passover supplies got out on time, shutdowns in virus's epicenter and one of the world's largest economies leave a marked ripple effect on observant Jews around the globe

Trump: US may be getting to top of coronavirus curve

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 22:06:50 -0300

The president said the country might be on track for far fewer deaths than projected.
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Cancer surgeries and organ transplants delayed by coronavirus outbreak

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 22:02:11 -0300

'All this has happened in two weeks. We went from business as usual to we have to cancel everything and stay home. I’ve never seen things change on a daily basis the way they are now.'
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House panel asks Trump's acting spy chief to explain spate of firings

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 21:41:51 -0300

Trump in January named Grenell acting director of national intelligence, the overseer of all 17 US intelligence agencies.
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The Yom Kippur of the ultra-Orthodox

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 21:11:46 -0300

The tragic results of bad initial advice from leading rabbis is a wake up call to Haredi Jews to start making their own decisions

Year’s brightest supermoon rises over world battered by pandemic

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 21:03:21 -0300

NASA encourages public to look skyward for a respite from coronavirus outbreak as full moon moves closer to earth than usual

Trump removes inspector general set to oversee $2 trillion stimulus package

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 20:27:57 -0300

Glenn Fine, a career official with the Pentagon, was set to head oversight body created by law last month as part of coronavirus aid deal; unclear who will replace him

Germany allows US sanctioned Iranian 'terror' banks to operate

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 20:16:00 -0300

A number of the banks were sanctioned by the US in a bid to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions are operating within Germany.
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New York governor tells ultra-Orthodox Jews to halt large gatherings

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 19:59:28 -0300

Andrew Cuomo says NYPD will enforce coronavirus social distancing regulations after hundreds attend funeral for rabbi in Brooklyn

After hundreds at funeral, Cuomo tells ultra-Orthodox to halt large gatherings

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 19:59:28 -0300

Governor warns NYPD will enforce coronavirus social distancing regulations after funeral for rabbi in Brooklyn draws large crowd

USNS Comfort crew member infected with coronavirus

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 19:55:52 -0300

'The ship is following protocols and taking every precaution to ensure the health and safety of all crew members and patients on board.'
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Yaakov Perlow, leading ultra-Orthodox rabbi in US, dies of coronavirus at 89

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 19:44:24 -0300

Religious leader based in New York headed the Novominsker Hasidic dynasty and Agudath Israel of America, warned his followers about danger posed by pandemic

Yaakov Perlow, a leading ultra-Orthodox rabbi in US, dies of coronavirus at 89

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 19:44:24 -0300

Religious leader based in New York headed the Novominsker Hasidic dynasty and Agudath Israel of America, warned his followers about danger posed by pandemic

Inner-city film teacher turns camera on himself and his award-winning students

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 19:41:01 -0300

In a movie now streaming on Amazon Prime, Israeli-born Hanan Harchol portrays the joys and failures of his early days teaching at a rough-and-tumble urban public school

Spanish carmaker crafts ventilators from windscreen wipers

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 19:28:46 -0300

"Ninety percent of the materials are the same that we use to make the SEAT Leon," Patricia Such, SEAT's director of health, security and emergencies, said.
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Coronavirus latest: Trump says US to put hold on its WHO funding

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 19:24:11 -0300

Coronavirus latest: Trump floats US hold on WHO funding

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 19:24:11 -0300

Coronavirus: Trump floats US hold on WHO funding — as it happened

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 19:24:11 -0300

Coronavirus latest: Twitter chief donates $1bn to relief efforts

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 19:17:05 -0300

Amid crackdown on fake news, Netanyahu’s own Facebook posts rapped as misleading

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 19:14:43 -0300

The PM keeps citing a Hong Kong firm's chart showing Israel atop a 'safest countries' list. A little digging shows why experts urge more skepticism before we share such claims

Israel signs deal with Chinese firm to enable 10,000 virus tests a day

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 19:13:19 -0300

New equipment, worth NIS 90 million, to be installed in labs in next several weeks; Health Ministry vows to step up testing in hard-hit nursing homes

Psychologists, social workers to be considered 'essential workers'

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 19:01:18 -0300

About half of the people in these jobs have gone on leave since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, impacting the services provided to at-risk children and youth.
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Jerusalem ultra-Orthodox are nine times more infected by coronavirus than other residents

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 18:41:00 -0300

Health officials have recommended increased restrictions and enforcement in those areas so that the virus does not spread out into other parts of the city though no decision has been made by the government

Coronavirus latest: US Navy chief resigns after criticising ousted commander

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 18:32:31 -0300

Israel under lockdown: Updated guidelines in English

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 18:17:01 -0300

The Jerusalem Post helps you understand the government's latest restrictions
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US opposes IMF loan to Iranian regime

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 18:12:28 -0300

The regime in Tehran has a long-documented history of using aid for illicit purposes.
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Health Ministry head: When we drop to dozens of new cases a day we’ll ease rules

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 17:57:30 -0300

Moshe Bar Siman-Tov says in next few weeks government may increase number of those allowed to return to workplace, permit people to venture more than 100 meters from home

Coronavirus latest: French death toll rises above 10,000

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 17:52:30 -0300

Biden offers US Jews comfort ahead of a Passover plagued by coronavirus

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 17:41:37 -0300

Democratic presidential hopeful and his wife address 400 American Jewish leaders as they prepare to celebrate the holiday while social distancing

Business owners exploit coronavirus crisis to raise food prices

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 17:37:33 -0300

Within the last two weeks alone it was discovered that dozens of businesses have already raised the prices of foods such as eggs, milk, cheese and challah.
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Immigrants now eligible to get welfare payments without visiting ministry

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 17:33:14 -0300

The payments will be made automatically and in full to the eligible immigrants and 'returning citizens.'
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Hamas: We are flexible on a prisoner swap with Israel

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 17:21:16 -0300

Sinwar said that the indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel over a prisoner exchange were suspended after the start of the political crisis in Israel.
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Rabin’s grandson wishes for Netanyahu to catch coronavirus, die in prison

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:59:30 -0300

Yonatan Ben Artzi apologizes after Likud party accuses him of incitement in tweet criticizing PM over impasse in coalition talks

Rabin’s grandson wishes for Netanyahu to catch virus, die in prison; apologizes

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:59:30 -0300

Yonatan Ben Artzi says sorry after Likud party accuses him of incitement in tweet criticizing PM over impasse in coalition talks

Acting Navy secretary offers to resign over handling of coronavirus crisis

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:52:18 -0300

"I do not think Captain Brett Crozier is naive nor stupid," Modly said in an apology issued on Monday amid calls for his removal.
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Could coronavirus generate increased dynamism in Jewish law post-outbreak?

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:44:42 -0300

There is no doubt that these unique times have generated some unique rulings because of the exceptional time we are living through.
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Israel agrees to halt most demolitions of Palestinian buildings during pandemic

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:44:08 -0300

Defense Ministry body says it won't demolish populated structures, but exceptions would be made for those slated for razing due to security or public safety reasons

Health Ministry decides to offer coronavirus checks to the elderly

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:40:29 -0300

The decision came hours before an emergency court session to discuss an appeal by the association of the elderly people’s homes in Israel.
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Two pandas finally mate after 10 years, during zoo closure amid coronavirus

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:30:19 -0300

Since the park's shutdown, staff began to notice certain behaviors that would indicate the two pandas were entering the breeding season.
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Taliban breaks off prisoner exchange talks with Afghan government

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:25:00 -0300

A spokesman for the government said it would continue working on the prisoner release plan.
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Israel records youngest virus death as 37-year-old succumbs to COVID-19

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:18:00 -0300

Hospital says patient suffered from severe underlying health conditions and received respiratory assistance in the last week; Israel's virus death tally reaches 61 and number of confirmed cases jumps to 9,006

Coronavirus: Now is the time to send Israeli medical teams to New York

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:14:27 -0300

Israel’s medical forces are primed and ready, possess the expertise and are currently available to treat a much larger scope of ill patients than is likely at the immediate time.
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Young West Bank settlers riot after refusing to go into isolation

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:06:00 -0300

Members of so-called Hilltop Youth won't comply with emergency regulations and enter quarantine in Jerusalem motel, clash with police seeking alternative at detention facility in southern Israel

Bnei Brak hospital: Only have ventilators for serious virus patients

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:06:00 -0300

Hospital says received equipment necessary for respiration process that is not compatible with ventilators available at the hospital; head of Tel Aviv hospital offers to admit any patients in need of respirator

Israel's coronavirus death toll up to 60, with 9,006 confirmed cases

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:01:00 -0300

Post poll shows Labor dead, Netanyahu soar

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:59:54 -0300

Asked whether they were satisfied with Netanyahu’s handling of the crisis over the coronavirus, 68% said yes, and only 30% said no. Among Likud voters, 95% said they were satisfied.
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Coronavirus Passover: Israel under lockdown, 65 people dead

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:57:43 -0300

149 in serious condition, 117 intubated * Israel loses 37-year-old to the disease
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Amar’e Stoudemire immerses in Judaism during coronavirus lockdown

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:52:49 -0300

The Maccabi Tel Aviv star reflects on his religious lifestyle and how it’s helped combat coronavirus.
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Israel Philharmonic Orchestra shares Passover coronavirus medley

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:49:47 -0300

Each of the 20 musicians featured in the video submitted self-recordings of their sections to compose the final medley.
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IDF's Military Intelligence adds coronavirus to list of 'enemy' targets

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:45:27 -0300

“Over the past month we have been focused on a new enemy: corona.”
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NYC virus deaths exceed 3,200, topping toll for 9/11 attacks

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:41:32 -0300

NY state records 731 new deaths, its biggest one-day jump yet, for a total of nearly 5,500; number of patients requiring breathing tubes drops

NYC virus deaths exceed 4,000, topping toll for 9/11 attacks

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:41:32 -0300

NY state records 731 new deaths, its biggest one-day jump yet, for a total of nearly 5,500; number of patients requiring breathing tubes drops

121 British Jews have died of COVID-19, tripling in a week

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:41:03 -0300

Board of Deputies releases figure based on number of Jewish funerals where disease was listed on death certificate, UK Jewish News reports

Benjamin Netanyahu’s successful stalling strategy – analysis

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:31:20 -0300

Once Gantz is at the end of his mandate, he will have no leverage left, and he will have to make more concessions to Netanyahu.
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'Israel could be a leader in the post-coronavirus digital world'

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:22:04 -0300

"As in every crisis, there are new opportunities and there is a lot of activity in Israel to detect what these possibilities will be," Prof. Leonardo Leiderman said in a webinar.
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China’s virus pandemic epicenter Wuhan ends 76-day lockdown

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:20:02 -0300

11 million residents of city where coronavirus emerged can finally leave their homes after communist authorities report no new cases Tuesday

Britain's coronavirus death toll surges by a further 786

Gareth Davies — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:17:34 -0300

Egypt to ban Ramadan gatherings to counter spread of coronavirus

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:14:31 -0300

Egypt will ban any gatherings and public iftars, or fast-breaking meals, as well as collective social activities.
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UN: Workers facing worst crisis since WWII amid pandemic

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:07:14 -0300

Study from International Labor Organization shows some 1.25 billion are seeing their livelihoods threatened by COVID-19

WhatsApp tightens sharing limits to curb virus misinformation

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:05:18 -0300

Facebook-owned messaging platform says it took action to enable people to concentrate on personal and private communications during the health crisis

Britain set for 66,000 COVID-19 deaths, highest toll in Europe — study

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:04:55 -0300

Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation makes grim projection, putting estimated eventual toll more than 3 times higher than Italy and Spain

Study says Britain heading for 66,000 COVID-19 deaths, highest toll in Europe

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:04:55 -0300

Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation makes grim projection, putting estimated eventual toll more than 3 times higher than Italy and Spain

Facebook launches new chat app for couples

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:03:40 -0300

"A private space where you and your significant other can just be yourselves."
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Israel cyber chief: We are protecting vaccine efforts from hacking

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:03:02 -0300

Infected persons alerts database delayed by week to secure privacy; Guarding Passover Zoom seders from attack
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Coronavirus lockdown: Life-saving or lunacy?

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:01:34 -0300

“Lockdown is lunacy,” Prof. Yoram Lass, a member of the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, told The Jerusalem Post. “It's impossible to stop a virus by government decree.”
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Amid curfew, hundreds of Israelis will gather at this government-approved Seder

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:00:19 -0300

While citizens barred from celebrating with anyone not of the same household, at Dan Panorama hotel a group dinner is okayed because all attendees are confirmed COVID-19 carriers

Passing over coronavirus this Passover

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:55:07 -0300

This pandemic will pass over us, it will end. We do not know how, but we know that we have been tested before and we have come through.
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Coronavirus latest: NY records highest one-day death toll

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:54:21 -0300

Ayelet Shaked to 'Post': We all must cooperate, but not lose our values

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:48:29 -0300

Even amidst the fight to overcome COVID-19, we will never lose sight of our moral compass.
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Coronavirus: If this is war, we must attack the enemy, without fear

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:41:24 -0300

Everyone is asking the question: When will we be able to return to normal? Flattening the curve does not provide an answer to this question.
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37-year-old dies of coronavirus — the youngest Israeli victim so far

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:39:56 -0300

Man said to have suffered from multiple preexisting ailments; condition of another man, 29, deteriorates and he is put on respirator

37-year-old Israeli dies of virus – the youngest so far – as toll rises to 65

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:39:56 -0300

Condition of another man, 29, deteriorates; Health Ministry puts number of confirmed cases at 9,248

37-year-old Israeli dies of virus – the youngest to date – as toll rises to 65

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:39:56 -0300

Condition of another man, 29, deteriorates; Health Ministry puts number of confirmed cases at 9,248

Netanyahu: I’m willing to negotiate captives’ release with Hamas

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:37:46 -0300

The Prime Minister's Office statement came a day after Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar offered a prisoner exchange.
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Hamas says Israel must make move if seeks prisoner swap

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:37:00 -0300

According to a Arab Media report Israel linked any future coronavirus aid to Gaza on progress in efforts to recover two soldiers who went missing in the 2014 war and two civilians believed held by Hamas

Hamas: Ball in Israel's court on prisoner swap

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:37:00 -0300

Terror group ruling Gaza hits back after Netanyahu indicates willingness for deal; pan-Arab outlet says Jerusalem linked coronavirus aid to Strip to progress in efforts to recover 2 Israeli civilians, bodies of 2 IDF soldiers who fell in 2014 war

Israel helps Palestinian sheikhs return from Indonesia

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:35:20 -0300

Katz thanks Germany for cooperation in bringing Israelis home
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Israeli arrested for spying for Iran

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:34:22 -0300

The man, whose identity is under gag order and cannot be published, was indicted on serious security offenses in the Lod District Court.
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How does a coronavirus antibody home test kit work, and how do I get one?

Telegraph reporters — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:30:48 -0300

NGO: Israel must let communications equipment into Gaza amid virus crisis

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:29:40 -0300

The absence of such products has harmed the Gaza business sector in the midst of the global economic crisis
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What essential shops are open during the coronavirus lockdown?

Harry Yorke — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:29:39 -0300

Will the UK go into full lockdown and could outdoor exercise be banned?

Jasmine Cameron-Chileshe — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:29:25 -0300

Calls to reduce pressure on Iran’s regime are reckless and misguided

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:29:16 -0300

The desperate Iranian people must get humanitarian aid, but the maximum pressure policy against their corrupt, bumbling leaders must be maintained

How many coronavirus cases are in your area? Use our tool to find out

Ashley Kirk — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:28:41 -0300

Where in London have coronavirus cases been confirmed?

Dominic Gilbert — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:27:57 -0300

What is coronavirus, how did it start and how big could it get?

Sarah Newey — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:27:35 -0300

Day passes with no coalition talks

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:25:24 -0300

Blue and White said agreements were reached on every dispute, including portfolios, the judicial selection committee and how to implement US President Donald Trump’s Middle East peace plan.
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Coronavirus Passover: Israel under lockdown, 61 people dead

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:20:20 -0300

153 in serious condition, 113 intubated * Israel loses 37-year-old to the disease
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Schools could gradually resume after Passover, starting with special ed students

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:19:16 -0300

Education Ministry wants to return kids in shifts or alternating days, but plan hasn't yet gotten Health Ministry approval as Teachers' Union warns step premature

Israel on lockdown: Passover restrictions take effect

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:19:00 -0300

Nationwide restrictions include remaining within municipal boundaries, shopping for essential supplies in immediate vicinity only; country to be under full curfew from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday morning, to deter movement on Seder Night

This Passover, pack your Coronasederette with Zionist thinkers – opinion

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:17:57 -0300

Beyond being the ultimate peoplehood people and freedom fighters, Zionists deftly transform traumas into opportunities.
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NSO Group points finger at state clients in WhatsApp spying case

Stephanie Kirchgaessner in Washington — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:13:18 -0300

In court filing, Israeli spyware company says it does not operate technology it provides

An Israeli spyware company that has been accused by WhatsApp of hacking 1,400 of its users, including journalists, human rights activists, and diplomatic officials, has blamed its government clients for the alleged abuses, according to court documents.

NSO Group – whose technology is reported to have been used against dozens of targets including Pakistani intelligence officials, Indian journalists and exiled Rwandan political activists – also claimed in legal documents that the lawsuit brought against the company by WhatsApp threatened to infringe on its clients “national security and foreign policy concerns”.

With newly trained troops and a detailed manual, the IDF ‘koshers’ for Passover

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:11:26 -0300

Ordinarily an army of experienced reservists converts the military's kitchens for the leaven-less holiday, but the coronavirus requires the IDF Rabbinate to change tack

Herzog to 'Post': Communities to face financial, antisemitic trouble

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:02:45 -0300

In the time of the coronavirus emergency, the Jewish Agency is stepping up to help, in the Diaspora and in Israel.
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US to review troop presence in Iraq

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:02:12 -0300

Secretary of state Mike Pompeo says strategic dialogue to determine future role will begin in June

Coronavirus: 61 people dead, Passover lockdown in effect

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:52:29 -0300

153 in serious condition, 113 intubated * Israel loses 37-year-old to the disease
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R. Kelly's request for prison release due to coronavirus denied by judge

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:48:03 -0300

"The defendant is currently in custody because of the risks that he will flee or attempt to obstruct, threaten or intimidate prospective witnesses."
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Tuesday evening news briefing: Boris Johnson given oxygen support in intensive care

Chris Price — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:44:30 -0300

Passover closure comes into effect, with all intercity travel banned

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:36:35 -0300

Roads empty throughout country as lockdown enacted ahead of holiday; measures to remain in place until Friday evening and include 28-hour curfew during Seder

Former chief rabbi Bakshi-Doron hospitalized with coronavirus

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:31:23 -0300

Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center says rabbi is stable, but Haredi outlet reports that his condition is life-threatening

Passover under lockdown: Coronavirus restrictions

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:18:48 -0300

The Jerusalem Post helps you understand the government's latest restrictions:
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Traffic jams as Israelis take to the roads ahead of nationwide Passover lockdown

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:17:00 -0300

Roads Authority says traffic density went up by 45% in comparison with previous week; trend began on Monday, as rumors of planned restrictions surface

Israel's youngest coronavirus victim dies at the age of 37

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:16:07 -0300

153 in serious condition, 113 intubated * 61 people have died
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Israeli citizen indicted for spying for Iran

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:13:00 -0300

According to charges, man was to relay information regarding strategic and security matters as well as rifts in Israeli society; was asked to identify more possible recruits willing to work for Iran

Holocaust-era Passover artifacts, images in new online Yad Vashem exhibit

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:09:48 -0300

Passover haggadah, matzah covers, and photos from Nazi occupied Europe of Jews fulfilling religious obligations of Passover holiday despite the intense hardship and difficulties.
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Israel's youngest victim dies of coronavirus: 37-year-old

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:06:09 -0300

153 in serious condition, 113 intubated * 61 people have died
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Beating Passover countdown, millions of eggs flown into Israel

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:03:58 -0300

The extra supplies follow the arrival of some 4.62 million eggs imported from four European countries on Sunday.
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Bruce Springsteen to livestream concert from home

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:02:34 -0300

Springsteen had planned on releasing an album and touring with the E Street Band in 2020, but those plans seem to have been at the very least delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Passover under lock down: Coronavirus restrictions

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:01:04 -0300

The Jerusalem Post helps you understand the government's latest restrictions:
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Coronavirus: Israeli researchers design low-cost open-source ventilator

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 12:55:26 -0300

“AmboVent” is a device inspired by the bag-valve mask ventilators that paramedics use when they’re manually ventilating patients in an ambulance.
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Germany warns of spike in anti-Semitism linked to virus

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 12:52:59 -0300

Government czar notes 'boom' in cycling of conspiracy theories, including one claim that pandemic is result of a failed bioweapon test by Israeli secret service

Israelis throng supermarkets ahead of closure in Passover eve frenzy

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 12:51:59 -0300

Despite stay-at-home orders, much of the country has been out and about, mostly to shop -- and especially for eggs

LISTEN: WhyWhyWhy! presents: Eggs

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 12:41:38 -0300

Eggs. They just can't be beat, especially if you don't have any during a pre-Passover shortage. In this week's episode, stories about the great egg hunt of 2020. Enjoy!

Netanyahu: Israel ready for ‘constructive action’ to return captives from Gaza

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 12:36:05 -0300

PM responds to Hamas leader, who floated 'humanitarian measure' in which it will provide 'something partial' in exchange for release of female, elderly prisoners

Israeli delivery management firm Bringg raises additional $30 mln

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 12:33:35 -0300

With the outbreak of COVID-19, the delivery market has, in a matter of weeks, seen adoption that was predicted to occur in a few years’ time, Bringg said.
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Coronavirus latest: UK on track to record its highest number of daily deaths

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 12:25:22 -0300

Passover-under-lockdown coronavirus restrictions

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 12:14:58 -0300

Here are the government's latest restrictions for Passover under lockdown during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Starmer addressed Labour antisemitism more in days than Corbyn in years

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 12:02:20 -0300

In addition, he discussed having the Jewish Labour Movement train all party staff regarding sensitivity to antisemitism as soon as possible.
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BGI, AID Genomics partner to build lab in Gaza to test 3,000 a day

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:52:17 -0300

In late March, Genetics giant BGI announced it would be working alongside Israeli company MyHeritage to build a lab capable of testing up to 10,000 people a day for coronavirus.
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'Limited' Priestly blessing at Western Wall to be broadcast online

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:45:39 -0300

In most years, tens of thousands of Jews crowd the Western Wall Plaza to receive the priestly blessings.
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Iran has 500,000 people infected with coronavirus

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:43:41 -0300

Tehran's regime repeatedly refused to accept humanitarian aid from the US government.
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Controversial phone tracking 'identifies 1,500 coronavirus cases'

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:40:00 -0300

Data included in regular oversight reports made by Shin Bet to lawmakers; method involves following movements of confirmed patients through their mobile device in order to locate people they came into contact with

Pandas use lockdown privacy to mate after a decade of trying

Agence France-Presse — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:34:50 -0300

UK’s Johnson is stable in ICU with coronavirus, received oxygen

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:33:45 -0300

Spokesman says premier is not on ventilator, is in 'good spirits'; doesn't specify what oxygen treatment he is receiving

New Labour boss is no Corbyn, but unlikely to reverse party’s anti-Israel stance

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:30:11 -0300

Keir Starmer expected to avoid internal debates on Middle East as much as possible; his foreign policy chief, by contrast, is known as a staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause

Illinois man shoots wife, commits suicide, fearing coronavirus

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:28:54 -0300

The woman was shot in the back of the head whereas the man’s injury was self-inflected.
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Shin Bet nabs Israeli citizen accused of spying for Iran

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:27:11 -0300

Iranian handlers allegedly asked suspect, whose name can't be published, to carry out attacks in Israel, gather intelligence for them

Coronavirus economic impact could block Iran from funding terror – INSS

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:26:10 -0300

The coronavirus crisis pulled out the rug just as Tehran started to stabilize.
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Israeli NGO supports medics on front line of coronavirus war

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:22:00 -0300

Notnim Tikva usually offers a helping hand to sick children and their families, but has expanded its operations to now offer any assistance to those leading the fight against COVID-19 at the country's largest hospital

Hamas plans to demand medical aid from Israel due to coronavirus – report

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:18:28 -0300

According to Channel 13 reporter Zvi Yehezkeli the Hamas leadership views COVID-19 as a threat to their control of the Gaza Strip.
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Great Barrier Reef suffers worst ever coral bleaching after record summer temperatures

Our Foreign Staff — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:15:18 -0300

Clap For Our Carers: what time is the NHS applause on Thursday?

Dominic Penna — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:11:48 -0300

In reversal, US Orthodox groups say no shared Passover Seders should take place

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:09:46 -0300

Guidance by Orthodox Union and others says people should celebrate traditional holiday meal only with those who live with them, with no communal gatherings

Coronavirus pandemic brings home need for proactive vaccine strategies

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:08:59 -0300

The pandemic has made it clear, to governments and big pharma alike, that dedicating significant resources to proactive vaccination strategies are key to save lives.
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Can plumbers and builders still visit - and can police issue fines? Lockdown Q&A

Daniel Capurro — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:08:12 -0300

These are the NHS workers who have died from coronavirus

Victoria Ward — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:01:45 -0300

From Boris Johnson to Eddie Large, coronavirus hits celebrities, royals and politicians

Grace Millimaci — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:01:40 -0300

Face recognition startup AnyVision to deploy heat cameras at Tel Aviv hospital

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:47:28 -0300

Calcalist: Thermal cameras can measure body temperature from afar and say if a high reading is caused by disease or physical activity, for example

Coronavirus Q&A: When will travel restrictions be lifted? How can I get a holiday refund? Our travel expert answers your questions

Nick Trend — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:44:23 -0300

Israel’s Keshet TV to televise celebrity seder

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:44:10 -0300

Channel 12 will broadcast pols and personalities singing, eating and sharing for all those home alone on Passover night

Israel Philharmonic offers Passover medley for holiday

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:43:10 -0300

Trombonist Micha David arranges a musical mashup with 19 fellow musicians

Haredi extremists urge neighbors to ignore virus rules

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:39:00 -0300

Members of the radical ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem Faction demonstrate in Haredi settlement of Modi'in Illit against new government measures, enraging some locals who clashed with the protesters

'Bad testing policy, lack of leadership, danger of irreparable damage'

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:38:13 -0300

The Knesset coronavirus task force's report offered the government recommendations, such as making changes to the country’s testing policies and establishing a national crisis-management body.
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As banks, government squabble over virus aid, businesses suffer credit crunch

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:36:27 -0300

Experts, MKs outraged at banks' 'piggish' behavior as interest raised on loans and mortgages; banks say Israel not giving them enough cover as pandemic crisis adds to risk

Israel’s banks accused of ‘piggish’ behavior as businesses suffer credit squeeze

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:36:27 -0300

Experts, MKs outraged as interest rates raised on loans and mortgages; banks say Israel not giving them enough cover as pandemic crisis adds to risk

Gov't approves coronavirus restrictions - general closure today at 7 p.m.

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:20:23 -0300

153 in serious condition, 113 intubated * 60 people have died
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Iran says coronavirus death toll nearing 4,000

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:18:31 -0300

The total number of coronavirus cases has reached 62,589, with 2,089 new infections, Jahanpur said.
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Coronavirus latest: Johnson’s absence tests UK chain of command

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:07:24 -0300

People in Denmark stock up on sex toys for coronavirus lockdown

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:06:42 -0300

Sinful said sales of a 10-day love challenge for couples rose more than four-fold since mid-March compared with the same period before the lockdown.
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EU to unveil strategy to exit virus lockdown

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:04:08 -0300

As Austria and Denmark start phasing out restrictions, bloc seeks to coordinate policy to prevent further spread

Pesach dishes

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:00:08 -0300

For me, these holiday accessories have come to symbolize the fragility of life; you see, when we pack them away each year, we don’t know if or when we’’ll next see them

Israelis will be required to wear face masks outdoors under new order

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:59:41 -0300

Breaking with World Health Organization, which says there's no evidence facial coverings are effective, Health Ministry officially adopts view that says it could shield from virus

Russian space agency: Trump is paving way to taking over other planets

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:56:29 -0300

Roscosmos said the executive order on commercial mining in space put the United States at odds with the notion of space belonging to all humanity.
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A mismatched pair’s love story ends with coronavirus

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:55:07 -0300

Joan Powers was a liberal, free-spirited Jew from Brooklyn; Edward Porco a buttoned-up conservative from the Bronx; their love flourished until COVID-19 took them both

Despite coronavirus fears, Wisconsin to hold presidential primary

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:43:07 -0300

"Now voters will be forced to choose between their health and their right to vote, an untenable choice that responsible public officials tried to avoid."
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Argentine journalist: Coronavirus was created by rich Americans and Israelis

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:41:45 -0300

Tomás Méndez says that deadly virus came not from bats, but from humans who are 'the richest of the world' and 'the owners of your life'; apologizes a day later

Tobacco company may produce coronavirus vaccine

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:39:09 -0300

British American Tobacco recently announced that it is working on a potential vaccine for coronavirus through its US biotech subsidiary, Kentucky BioProcessing (KBP).
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DNC chair reassures Jewish Democrats party platform will back 2-state solution

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:39:07 -0300

Tom Perez reaffirms commitment to formula for resolving Israeli-Palestinian conflict, negotiated directly by the two sides

Supreme Court won’t hear death row inmate case who claims judge was anti-Semitic

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:39:03 -0300

Randy Halprin, one of the so-called Texas 7, says Justice Vickers Cunningham has used racist slurs, demands a fair trial before unbiased bench

US Supreme Court won’t hear death row inmate who claims judge was anti-Semitic

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:39:03 -0300

Randy Halprin, one of the so-called Texas 7, says Justice Vickers Cunningham has used racist slurs, demands a fair trial before unbiased bench

WHO: Middle East still has chance to scale up coronavirus response

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:37:44 -0300

The death rate in the region was similar to that globally and there have been encouraging signs of new cases in Iran flattening off in recent days, though other states were still at risk
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Coronanvirus survivor describes tragedy of patient who cried out for his family before dying alone

Victoria Ward — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:31:07 -0300

Coronavirus survivor describes tragedy of patient who cried out for his family before dying alone

Victoria Ward — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:31:07 -0300

In Middle East, burial traditions clash with fears of contagion

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:27:15 -0300

Islam and Judaism call for speedy funerals, but health precautions are causing delays and keeping family members at a distance

Israel's nationwide virus lockdown set to take effect 7pm

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:26:00 -0300

Government approves final draft for new set of emergency measures to combat COVID-19 with a nationwide one-night curfew set to kick in at 3pm Wednesday; countrywide lockdown to last until 7am Friday; officials to issue order requiring use of surgical masks for anyone leaving the house

Coronavirus isn’t the only threat dividing Jews: Here’s a way we can unite

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:21:39 -0300

“Worldwide” doesn’t seem so wide anymore as we have entered a state of isolation.
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Passover closure to begin at 7 p.m., curfew to take effect Wednesday afternoon

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:07:01 -0300

Ministers approve emergency measures banning all intercity traffic for four days; restrictions to be tightened over seder night; Jerusalem divided into seven zones

Japan declares state of emergency as global coronavirus toll tops 75,000

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:02:47 -0300

Measure comes as first hints of slowdown of infection and deaths appear around the world; China reports no fatalities for previous 24 hours, New York says situation stabilizing

Bar-Ilan U. Hospital gets medical donation from Chinese alumni

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 08:58:06 -0300

The group of Chinese alumni said that they decided on the initiative out of appreciation to the school.
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Residents of Haredi town brawl with hardliners rallying against lockdown rules

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 08:35:22 -0300

In clip, ultra-Orthodox demonstrators opposing government lockdown are chased, punched after urging others to flout instructions; prayer gatherings busted by cops

Coronavirus positive: good news round-up - Lady Gaga curates impressive from-home festival

Thom Gibbs — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 08:30:00 -0300

Israeli coronavirus mapping technology to assist Indian authorities

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 08:24:51 -0300

The remote screening platform developed by Tel Aviv-based Diagnostic Robotics, has played a key role in Israel's efforts to monitor the spread of the outbreak in recent weeks.
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The Yizkor Project - In Memory of the Jewish Victims of COVID-19

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 08:24:03 -0300

One of the many tragedies of the coronavirus is that people are dying as statistics, not as individuals.
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The British victims of coronavirus and their personal stories

Victoria Ward — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 08:20:12 -0300

IDF's Military Intelligence switches focus from Iran to coronavirus

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 08:14:51 -0300

“Over the past month we have been focused on a new enemy: corona.”
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UK Prime Minister Johnson remains in intensive care as he battles coronavirus

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:58:52 -0300

Cabinet minister says PM, who spent night in hospital, was given 'some oxygen' but is not on a ventilator; foreign minister steps in to lead country, though his powers unclear

Locked down? Open up to… Meir Shalev

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:37:20 -0300

In the first in a series of articles aimed to widen cultural horizons within our virus-narrowed constraints, Mitch Ginsburg extols Meir Shalev's new memoir as a breath of fresh air

Millions of eggs land in Israel to ease pre-Passover scramble

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:34:15 -0300

Fragile cargo strapped into passenger seats on El Al planes in bid to relieve national shortage that has left supermarket shelves bare ahead of coming festival

Millions of eggs land in Israel to ease Passover scramble; some flew in style

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:34:15 -0300

Fragile cargo strapped into passenger seats on El Al planes, including business class, in bid to relieve national shortage that has left supermarket shelves bare ahead of festival

Israel's Military Intelligence switches focus from Iran to coronavirus

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:31:19 -0300

“Over the past month we have been focused on a new enemy: corona.”
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Israelis are happy with Israel's handling of coronavirus crisis - survey

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:24:05 -0300

"If you would have said two months ago that Bibi would shut down the entire country and the nation would be supporting him, no one would believe you."
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Data shows nearly 1/3rd of all virus cases centered in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:20:45 -0300

Defense Ministry-led research shows three-quarters of capital's carriers live in ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods, recommends hardest-hit areas be isolated from other portions of city

Israelis swarm food stores ahead of Passover lockdown

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:20:00 -0300

Shoppers all across the country wait hours in line to get into supermarkets, stockpiling groceries ahead of the Jewish holiday as government set to approve new emergency measures meant to combat coronavirus; 'Some people have been waiting in line since 6am,' says one shopper

Black the Ripper dies aged 32: Tributes flow after death of British rapper

Telegraph reporters — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:10:32 -0300

Over 1,800 Israeli travelers still stranded abroad amid pandemic

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 06:49:25 -0300

Foreign Ministry says many are in Thailand, New Zealand and Australia; meanwhile, Israeli embassy in Argentina struggling to get enough people to sign up for plane to Tel Aviv

Coronavirus latest: Covid-19 outbreak steadies in Europe but worsens across US

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 06:47:37 -0300

Coronavirus school closures: what happens now exams are cancelled - and how long are schools shut?

Telegraph reporters — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 06:42:27 -0300

Rollback of virus restrictions envisioned as lengthy, phased process

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 06:41:35 -0300

Experts say essential industry and high-tech will return first; authorities may use localized lockdowns to contain future outbreaks; schools and air travel likely last to come back

‘Idiot’ New Zealand health minister punished for forbidden beach stroll

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 06:38:49 -0300

David Clark relieved of some responsibilities after walk with his family against lockdown rules

Uncowed by coronavirus, Koolulam wants to teach the world to sing

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 06:32:35 -0300

Participants in planned virtual mass singing event have until Wednesday to choose a part, practice and record themselves singing Coldplay's 'Fix You'

Coronavirus vaccine entering human trials after receiving FDA approval

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 06:32:05 -0300

Inovio has been well ahead of other pharmaceutical companies with regards to getting a working coronavirus vaccine into worldwide circulation.
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Coronavirus Q&A: Are taxis still running? Can I drive to the shops? Our travel expert answers your questions

Nick Trend — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 06:21:48 -0300

Special education students to return to school after Passover

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 06:18:17 -0300

Approximately 52,000 special education students will return to study in small groups, according to clear and precise guidelines from the Health Ministry.
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Surgeon is latest NHS victim to die of coronavirus

Telegraph reporters — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 06:07:52 -0300

'Incredibly dedicated' surgeon is latest NHS coronavirus victim

Telegraph reporters — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 06:07:52 -0300

Jewish community of Bnei Zion, India to celebrate Passover via Zoom

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 06:04:10 -0300

Fifty families are expected to take part in the online seder - which will include the reading of the hagaddah, singing songs and lots and lost of food.
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Berkowitz to 'Post': Peace team focused on combating coronavirus now

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 06:02:07 -0300

Ahead of Passover, Special Assistant to President Trump Avi Berkowitz said that people should celebrate the Seder only with their nuclear families this year, urging social distancing.
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Blood, frogs, lice and curfew: 6 things to know for April 7

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 05:59:51 -0300

Having come under fire for plan to shutter largely Haredi areas, Netanyahu opts for more widespread rules, which will see a countrywide closure for the start of Passover

How to throw off the yoke of supermarkets and produce your own eggs instead

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 05:49:45 -0300

With the country experiencing an egg shortage before Passover, raising your own fowl could have kept you in steady supply even while cooped up

Bar-Ilan U. Hospital gets medical supplies donation from Chinese alumni

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 05:42:21 -0300

The group of Chinese alumni said that they decided on the initiative out of appreciation to the school.
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Don’t build a wall around the haredim – opinion

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 05:40:45 -0300

This novel coronavirus crisis – which has not yet peaked – will have major repercussions for the ultra-Orthodox public.
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Coronavirus infections pass 9,000 as Netanyahu threatens longer closure

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 05:37:29 -0300

153 in serious condition, 113 intubated * 60 people have died
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Coronavirus cases in Birmingham and the Midlands, mapped

Dominic Gilbert — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 05:13:51 -0300

Coronavirus cases in Scotland, mapped

Dominic Gilbert — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 05:11:36 -0300

Israel's nationwide Passover lockdown to be extended until Saturday

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 05:11:00 -0300

The new emergency measures meant to combat spread of COVID-19, set to take effect sometime on Tuesday, will not expire on Friday morning as was originally planned; the new steps include a curfew on the eve of the Passover on Wednesday

Can I go to work? The list of key workers and essential roles, explained

Josh White — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 05:08:35 -0300

The Briefing: Sign up for two-minute audio news updates on WhatsApp, Apple, Spotify and Alexa twice a day

Telegraph reporters — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 04:49:59 -0300

Here's how Jerusalem is teaching ultra-Orthodox, Arabs about coronavirus

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 04:29:44 -0300

As both sectors tend to shun or distrust the mainstream media, distributing information comes with unique challenges.
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Body of Robert F. Kennedy’s granddaughter found after canoeing accident

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 04:23:46 -0300

Maryland authorities continue search for 8-year-old son of Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean

As talks founder again, Netanyahu caught between Gantz and right-wing base

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 04:17:55 -0300

A new government was in hand: Likud had won on annexation, Blue and White on judicial reforms; but a last-minute outcry from the PM's rightist flank forced a backtrack

Israel's coronavirus death toll up to 59, with 9,006 confirmed cases

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 04:09:00 -0300

Health Ministry says one of the latest COVID-19 fatalities is an 80-year-old man who suffered from underlying health conditions; 30% increase in number of patients in serious condition over the past 24 hours

Israel's coronavirus death toll up to 58, say health officials

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 03:51:00 -0300

Health Ministry says one of the latest COVID-19 fatalities is an 80-year-old man who suffered from underlying health conditions and passed away at Rabin Medical Center in Petah Tikva

Boris Johnson in intensive care for coronavirus – everything we know so far

Jessica Carpani — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 03:48:42 -0300

Tuesday morning news briefing: PM in intensive care

Danny Boyle — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 03:42:04 -0300

Coronavirus: Rothschild Foundation donates NIS 50m. to Israeli hospitals

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 03:18:44 -0300

The donation will help 22 hospitals acquire respirators, ICU beds, and other medical equipment
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Finance Committee approves amendment to increase budget for 2020

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 03:17:05 -0300

"350,000 disadvantaged senior citizens in the state of Israel, whom Netanyahu announced would be receiving a grant of NIS 500, will receive an additional NIS 450 to their grants," MK Shmuli said.
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With exports shuttered, farmers turn to WhatsApp to hawk their produce

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 03:10:19 -0300

Need asparagus? A bunch of organic herbs? There's produce aplenty for sale during the coronavirus crisis

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson taken to ICU after condition worsens

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 03:02:13 -0300

The prime minister asked for Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputize for him when necessary.
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8,904 confirmed coronavirus cases in Israel, 57 dead

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 02:54:00 -0300

140 people are in serious condition with 109 on ventilators, while 670 people have overcome the disease; health experts say slowing increase in diagnoses is a cause for optimism

80-year-old man dies of virus, bringing death toll to 58

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 02:51:31 -0300

Man had been in serious condition for weeks; amid concerns of nationwide shortage, Health Ministry chief says 3,000 ventilators available

Death toll rises to 59 as coronavirus cases top 9,000

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 02:51:31 -0300

80-year-old man who succumbed to illness had been in serious condition for weeks; amid concerns of nationwide shortage, Health Ministry chief says 3,000 ventilators available

Death toll rises to 60 as coronavirus cases top 9,000

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 02:51:31 -0300

80-year-old man who succumbed to illness had been in serious condition for weeks; amid concerns of nationwide shortage, Health Ministry chief says 3,000 ventilators available

Coronavirus: Rothschild Foundation donates NIS 50m. to Israel hospitals

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 02:45:52 -0300

The donation will help 22 hospitals acquire respirators, ICU beds, and other medical equipment
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Cabinet set to green-light nationwide Passover closure and curfew

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 02:29:23 -0300

Beginning Tuesday, and ending either by or after the weekend, Israelis will not be able to leave the communities where they live, as part of ramped up efforts to curb virus

Coronavirus closure could last past Seder night and Shabbat

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 02:19:41 -0300

Transit between cities could be banned until Saturday night and traffic within cities and neighborhoods could also be further restricted.
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Coronavirus closure could last past after Seder night and Shabbat

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 02:09:53 -0300

Transit between cities could be banned until Saturday night and traffic within cities and neighborhoods could also be further restricted.
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Cabinet set to approve nationwide lockdown, seder night curfew