5,000 new cases of coronavirus confirmed Saturday after 69,500 tests conducted, yielding positivity rate of 7.2%; there are currently 1,115 people hospitalized in serious condition with 246 of them on ventilators
Average positivity rate of coronavirus tests in stands at 19% in ultra-Orthodox areas, 15% in Arab sector and 5.5% for general population; Gantz to demand effective enforcement plan before agreeing to extend closure for whole country
Poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research shows that majority of Palestinians believe if Hamas won the election, Abbas' Fatah would not accept the result, while Hamas would reject a Fatah victory
Tech2Peace is barreling ahead with plans to double the size of its intensive tech seminars in 2021 despite crippling pandemic; from Nakba to Holocaust, no topic is off-limits for participants when they are 'already becoming friends'
According to data, some 2,305 new Israelis settled in central Israeli city in 2020, accounting for more than 10% of the 21,109 new immigrants to Israel, attracted to its cultural and nightlife scene, as well as its job market and social tolerance
Law enforcement will operate 25 checkpoints along the nation's highways and dozens more within cities that will be manned around the clock starting 6am Friday in an effort to rein in the spread of COVID-19
According to Israel Hayom, IDF crafts 3 options to 'undermine Iran's nuclear efforts' ahead of Biden's inauguration, who Israeli officials believe will rejoin 2015 nuclear agreement with Tehran
Police say a 35-year-old 'external employee' working for the ministry's call center allegedly sent messages to his former girlfriend's phone about her immediate need to enter isolation due to exposure to a virus carrier
Iranian-made UAVs have range of 2,200 km, most likely deployed with Yemeni allies so Tehran can maintain plausible deniability for such an attack; IDF deploys Iron Dome to Eilat area amid warnings of Iranian retaliation for killing of key officials
Billionaire, casino mogul was the driving force behind president's policy on Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which according to some was 'very much to the right, with a capital R' that resulted in a series of contentious moves by Israel
Prof. Nachman Ash tells Ynet restrictions could be eased if the number of serious patients decreases even if the tally of daily cases remains higher than where it was when the 2 previous lockdowns were lifted
Health Ministry says infection rate now stands at 7.9%; will demand the full lockdown that is set to expire in Sunday, be extended by at least one additional week due to ongoing surge in coronavirus cases
Terror group says cooperation with evangelical Christian group FriendShips 'unwelcome', claiming the 'Camp Gaza' hospital is not providing services that were promised, despite overwhelmed local health system
Report by IMPACT-se shows study material distributed by UNRWA to Palestinians, contains inciting material in nearly all subjects, across all grades; calls to defend 'the motherland' with blood; Israel never referred to by name
During a visit to Nazareth, PM calls for 'a new era' between Arab Israelis and the country's leadership in an effort to win over the sector's vote; clashes broke out in the Arab city ahead of Netanyahu's speech, where 10 were detained
No injuries reported in incident which came as soldiers were clearing shrubbery close to perimeter fence, although armored bulldozer sustains some damage; army says it responded with tank fire at Hamas post
Intelligence official says attack that targeted a series of warehouses used to store weapons was discussed by Mossad chief Yossi Cohen and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Washington beforehand
Despite public gatherings limited to only five people in closed spaces, the Likud minister appears in a photograph with 14 other people who work in her office, none of whom are wearing face masks or maintaining social distancing
Protestors rally outside PM's official residence in Jerusalem over postponed court hearing, which was supposed to take place Wednesday; police say 9 arrested for disorderly conduct
According to UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, at least 40 Syrian soldiers and Iran-backed militia fighters killed in fourth such attack in past three weeks; area considered land corridor for Iranian weaponry transported via Iraq
Health Ministry officials say the strict lockdown imposed last week that was to be in effect for a fortnight will likely be extended by at least one additional week due to the high contagion rate and the number of seriously ill patients in hospitals
PM hails casino mogul and political donor as 'one of the biggest philanthropists in Jewish history'; President Rivlin says Adelson 'strengthened the bonds between Israel and America with boundless generosity'
PM's office says about 800 homes will be built in settlements of Beit El, Givat Zeev and in Tal Menashe, Rehelim, Shavei Shomron, Barkan and Karnei Shomron
President Aoun calls for condemnation of Israel?s 'aggression and violations of Lebanon?s sovereignty' while breaking 2006 UN-brokered ceasefire; Israeli officials say overflights necessary because Hezbollah builds up military capabilities and operates near Israeli border
Volunteer officer fires into air after he is surrounded by ultra-Orthodox protesters during confrontation in Beit Shemesh; law enforcement officials leave it without being able to shutter independent institution violating health regulations
In new report, B'Tselem says the Palestinians, both within Israel and the West Bank, have fewer rights than Jews across entire area, for first time using the explosive term seen as taboo even by critics of Israel
Cover photo of PM sitting beside outgoing president at the White House had long taken pride of place on his own official account, as testimony to conservative prime minister's close ties with the Republican leader who is again facing impeachment
Some 127,000 tests yield positivity rate of 7.6% as country also crosses threshold of half a million infections since start of outbreak; Health Ministry data shows areas with prominent Haredi population have seen highest infection rates in last seven days
While many are struggling to make do during the economic emergency, single mothers in particular have been mostly left to fend for themselves, facing an employment drought and potential fiscal ruin
Former IDF chief says he is 'ready to sacrifice a lot' to initiate the move as Blue & White crashes in the polls and manages to barely hover over the electoral threshold
Israel's most senior Sephardic rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, who earns a state salary, is under investigation after being caught at numerous mass gatherings in recent months without abiding by any of the legal regulations to fight coronavirus
Cairo says aim of meeting is to urge Palestinians and Israelis to negotiate 'just and comprehensive political settlement', while Germany says they want to discuss steps to 'build trust' between the two nations
Ultra-Orthodox movement Bnei Torah issues statement, calling the shuttering of the Grodno Yeshiva 'criminal', warning if police officers don't stand back, they will call on the entire sector to come out en masse to protect the school
PM?s office says at least 100 homes will be built in a settlement where an Israeli woman was killed last month in a suspected terror attack; PA says Israel 'races against time' to expand settlements before Trump leaves office
Standing on the frontline of the pandemic, many medical facilities say that the current wave of hospitalizations is especially brutal, with many lacking staff to treat patients due they themselves becoming infected or entering quarantine
Jerusalem District Court announces the hearing will take place on February 8 at 9am, only 6 weeks before general elections; court also grants extension to PM's lawyers' to issue a response to an updated indictment in Case 4000
Health Ministry says number of patients in serious condition remains at record high with 1,044 cases, of whom 251 are on ventilators, which is also an all-time-high; 49,897 Israelis received their second vaccine shot on Sunday
Cleared minefield in the former war zone between Israel and Jordan allows once-abandoned Christian holy site to reopen in the area believed to be the site of Jesus' baptism
Ramallah accuses Israel of shirking duty to safeguard Palestinian health, despite Oslo Accords stating PA is responsible for the healthcare of its own population and has repeatedly said it is obtaining its own vaccines via a UN scheme
The frequency of low flying IAF warplanes over Lebanon's capital of Beirut has intensified in the last two weeks, as tensions run high in the region on the final days of Donald Trump's administration
Lt. Col. Ayub Kayuf and his troops were evacuating group blocking road during protest over Ahuvia Sandak's death, when one turned violent and begin hitting the officer, the army said; Kochavi condemns incident
Although Israel now has record high number of coronavirus patients in serious condition, Prof. Nachman Ash says stringent closures imposed last week are already starting to bear fruit as 'graph has started to curve a bit'
Religious parties launch attack on ruling to deviate from long-standing status quo, vowing to amend decision through legislation; Meretz welcomes move, says 'state has no place putting its hands on people's plates'
Company's management says in order to complete the railway's electrification project those living in the south will find themselves without access to train service from January 12 until February 3
As the tally of serious cases reached record high, Israel Police says over 12,400 fines were handed out since coronavirus closure was tightened Friday, with some even claiming they were visiting their long-dead grandmother
Although majority of the ultra-Orthodox sector appear to be obeying the health orders, some extremist factions opt to ignore the rules, reopening schools and even staging weddings so their younger generation 'does not degrade without Torah'
Health Ministry says of that number, 240 are connected to ventilators, while 62 more patients passed away over the weekend; meanwhile, vaccination campaign reaches new stage, with delivery of second doses from Sunday
A new initiative seeks to remember and share the story of the 3,497 coronavirus fatalities in Israel, such as the stories of Yizhar Sharon, Liora Tzror and Yehuda Moshe, which are presented here in their families' own words
Country tightens already existing restrictions two weeks into third nationwide closure amid warnings from overwhelmed hospitals of imminent collapse; Netanyahu says new measures, combined with vaccine drive, will 'bring us back to life'
PM says as part of a new deal, a large shipment of Pfizer vaccine will land in Israel on Sunday, much sooner than originally planned, which will allow Israel to vaccinate majority of the population over the age 16 within weeks
Dr. Sharon Elrai-Price says during press briefing hours before Israel set to enter the closure, that 80% of Israelis live in red or orange communities, with infection figures doubling every two weeks
Due to misinformation about alleged side effects spread on social media, turnout to receive the vaccine has been 'meager' among Arabs, who make up 21% of Israel's population, as well as Palestinians living in East Jerusalem
Army says two men attempted to grab officer and his rifle during scuffle over illegal construction, causing stray bullet to hit 24-year-old man who is now left quadriplegic according to Palestinian health ministry
Issa Amro convicted on three counts of protesting without a permit, two counts of obstructing security forces and one count of assault during rally in West Bank city of Hebron
PM calls unrest in the U.S. capital 'disgraceful', says 'no doubt American democracy will prevail'; political rivals accuse him of hesitating to comment on the event in fear of close ally Trump's response
Death toll rises to 3,527; 873 patients in serious condition, 210 of them on ventilators; 17.5% of Israelis received first dose of Pfizer's vaccine; tighter lockdown restrictions to come into effect at midnight
Military defectors says missiles targeted Iranian Revolutionary Guard bases, Syrian army says projectiles flying over Golan stuck several sites, air defenses downed some missiles
Company's Israeli chief medical officer says country to receive a 'significant' number of doses, praises national rollout effort but warns against mixing Moderna and Pfizer vaccines or administering just first of two required doses
Some 5,000 law enforcement officers to be dispatched around the country as tighter coronavirus regulations come into effect at midnight Thursday, with multiple roadblocks set up on highways to ensure people do not travel away from home
Local politician tells Ynet that Ukrainian PM, some members of parliament have visited same Kiev clinic, presumably to get vaccinated, but presents no evidence to back up his claim; links charges to alleged Israeli doctor called Roman Goldman
Party leader Benny Gantz reportedly conditions move on ouster of Betzalel Smotrich; sources close to defense minister say he is working to prevent 'far-right government by Netanyahu, Sa'ar and Bennett'
Sudanese PM says justice minister signed document Wednesday with visiting U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, move comes two months after Trump announced Khartoum would start to normalize relations with Jerusalem
Netanyahu's defense team says they are again looking into option of immunity from corruption indictments after change to Case 4000, argue they need more time as coronavirus regulations have hampered their professional functioning
Police officers who came to disperce the event in Beitar Ilit were offered wine by the Rebbe, whose son was getting married, and allowed for the wedding to go on; in Bnei Brak, police disperse large wedding held at a construction site
With the current coronavirus closure tightened and extended for the next 2 weeks, Ynet has compiled a list of the latest changes that PM has said will, together with the accelerated vaccination campaign, let Israel quickly emerge on the other side of the pandemic
Rights group claims that Jerusalem is obligated under international law to provide the shots 'as an occupying power,' despite terms of Oslo Accord; neither PA nor Hamas has asked for assistance, with Ramallah set to receive doses via UN
In the meantime, Health Ministry says Israel's high-speed vaccination campaign has started to slow down, with only 115,100 people receiving the first dose on Tuesday, much lower than the 150,000-average reported recently
If law is passed, offenders could face up to 15-year imprisonment, high fines and may have their professional accreditations rescinded as part of punitive measures
As part of stricter regulations, all schools and nonessential businesses close, gatherings will be limited to five people indoors and ten people outdoors and all professional sports activities will be canceled
Netanyahu calls for speedy implementation of stricter regulations that will see all schools close; Health Ministry wants stores including supermarkets to shut at 7pm each day as infection rate soars despite already stringent measures
Former IDF chief rabbi's resignation comes amid possible union between his party and Yamina, whose leader and former Jewish Home head Naftali Bennett demanded Peretz's departure as prerequisite for alliance
After opening a mission in Bahrain, and before reopening its embassy in Morocco, Israel prepares to announce the opening of two diplomatic representations in the UAE
Military says suspect threw a knife at the officer, who opened fire in response and neutralized him; authorities investigate whether suspect acted alone; troops raid suspect's home
In an urgent press briefing, health minister and public health chief demand full lockdown immediately, saying some of the newly infected have already had their first vaccine shot, which could derail the inoculation campaign
Prof. Nachman Ash tells Ynet any delay in implementing a stricter lockdown will result in the loss of human life; adds it's possible to mix Moderna and Pfizer vaccine doses; cabinet set to meet later in day to mull more restrictions
Health Ministry says 98 patients succumbed to the disease in the past 4 days alone, indicating an average of 25 deaths per day; Health Ministry and virus cabinet both set to hold urgent meetings to discuss lockdown tightening
U.S. envoy to the UN slams the decision to fund the Durban Declaration that likened Zionism to racism, which the ambassador called a 'shameful legacy of hate, anti-Semitism and anti-Israel bias'
Netanyahu appears to be in favor of a stricter closure for at least 10 days, while Gantz opposes total shutdown of schools; ministers approve new economic aid package in principle with details still to be worked out
Health Ministry's head of coronavirus response in the Arab sector says campaigns to urge Arab public to get vaccinated have already proven successful with doctors and nurses, who have their community's respect, urged to participate in the effort
Analysis: During previous election campaigns, Netanyahu placed a heavy emphasis on his political relations with leaders such as Trump and Putin, and now hopes to capitalize on the newly formed Israel-Morocco relationship
The agency names the suspect as 40-year-old Mohammed Kabha, who was jailed in Israeli for terror offences; he apparently wanted to avenge the death of Kamal Abu Waer, who died of COVID in Israeli prison
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to the news, confirmed by the Iranian government spokesperson, saying the Jewish state will not allow Iran to manufacture nuclear weapons
According to the Health Ministry's outline presented at the Knesset committee, the passports will be given to Israelis a week after they receive the second coronavirus vaccine shot, will be in place for six months; won't be valid in schools, synagogues
The phenomenon, reported in most parts of the country, caused low visibility, halting all takeoffs and landings for an hour and a half before dissipating; despite heavy fog, weather expected to be unseasonably warm
Defense minister also tells Ynet he will vote against the shutdown of the education system when the cabinet meets on Tuesday to discuss the tightening of the coronavirus lockdown
Health Ministry says 69 people died from coronavirus-related complications since the start of 2021, bringing overall death toll to 3,416; Israel ranks 3rd in the world in number of infections per capita
Amended charges list hundreds of incidents in which Netanyahu allegedly requested more favorable coverage in favor of promoting regulations worth hundreds of millions of dollars to media mogul
The 1,000 new soldiers from Israel's largest minority is more than double that of recent years, with Arab troops serving in combat roles in prominent brigades; army says it has also had inquiries from Syria and Lebanon
In urgent letter to Health Ministry officials, directors say 'immediate steps must be taken to slow spread of coronavirus so that we can continue to provide necessary medical care to all patients, those with virus as well as all the others'
Victim taken to Sheba Medical Center near Tel Aviv with head injuries; two of her children who were in the car escaped injury; IDF troops searching nearby village for suspected perpetrators; wounded woman is wife of convicted Jewish terrorist
Minister and security cabinet member says comment by Zarif as Tehran marks 12 months since U.S. killed its top general in drone strike is 'warning sign that Iran is taking aim at Israel, and therefore we need to be at highest state of alert'
Ministry's DG says infection rate is doubling itself despite closure that began last week, says number of patients in serious condition has doubled in less than 10 days; Edelstein to bring stricter measures to government vote
Health Ministry memo seen by Ynet says religious seminaries have lost control over outbreak, no longer isolate infected students and allow many to learn with rest of student body; father of one student says no one in authority willing to speak to parents
Mohammad Javad Zarif issues the warning in a Twitter post, on the anniversary of the U.S. killing of Qassem Soleimani, saying new intel indicates 'Israeli agent-provocateurs' are planning to attack American targets in Iraq
State expands vaccination push to include around 400 airport workers who come in contact with hundreds and thousands of Israelis traveling to and from Israel on a daily basis
Security sources say tensions between pro-Iranian paramilitary groups and Iraqi government flare after the arrest of a man who planned an attack on the U.S. embassy
Agriculturalists report alarming rise in theft of crops both by individuals and criminal organizations in recent years, causing damages estimated at tens of thousands of shekels each year
Report estimates Israel's population at nearly 9,291,000 inhabitants, 74% Jewish and 21% Arab; number of immigrants declines sharply to 20,000 in 2020 compared to 34,000 arrivals in 2019
IDF memo outlining past 12 months details over 50 attacks in Syria; 176 projectiles fired into Israel from Gaza; 236,000 epidemiological investigations conducted by dedicated coronavirus taskforce
Health Ministry says out of 42,402 patients battling the disease, 639 are in serious condition, 165 ventilated; death toll rises to 3,314; almost 800,000 Israelis have been inoculated since start of the vaccination campaign
Security officials say police cannot effectively handle the violent demonstrations triggered by the death of hilltop youth member Ahuviya Sandak; fear it will ignite a wave of violent attacks between Palestinians and settlers
Prof. Nachman Ash tells leaders of local authorities they are not enforcing the lockdown well enough and he'll recommend tightening the restrictions; says Israel might reach herd immunity through vaccination by May
The Daily Star newspaper says the group known as 'SpiderZ' leaked the lists of customers, including details of more than 100,000 depositors and 200,000 borrowers, as well as the names of other banks that cooperate with Hezbollah
PA's Health Ministry says the shipment will contain some 100,000 doses intended for medical staff, at-risk groups and Palestinian security force personnel; it's unclear which pharmaceutical firm would be providing the vaccine
FM is latest party member to leave as Blue & White appears to implode ahead of March 2021 elections; Gantz pays tribute to departing ally, says he is 'certain he will continue to make a meaningful contribution to Israeli public life'
Dr. Sharon Elrai-Price says with coronavirus tests showing almost 6% positivity rate, Israel cannot afford luxury of importing disease into county; claims testing upon arrival at airport will not detect infection in vast majority of returning passengers
Prof. Nachman Ash says country may need to slow pace of vaccinations if additional doses do not arrive in expedited manner, warns further restrictions may be needed during third national lockdown as infection rate remains high
Head of one organization says Sama Abdulhadi received permission from PA to hold dance event at Nabi Musa, slams arrest as 'not logical', while another says 'arbitrary' step was aimed at satisfying section of local opinion
With 97,395 tests conducted Tuesday, contagion rate climbs to 5.7%; Out of 40,929 patients battling the disease, 609 are in serious condition, with 154 connected to ventilators; death toll stands at 3,292; more than 650,000 Israelis already receive first dose vaccine
Netanyahu presents convicted spy who spent 30 years in U.S. jail and his wife with Israeli identity cards and joins them in a prayer of thanks; couple kneel to kiss the ground as they disembark from private jet saying they're proud of country and leader
A Syrian military source tells state media agency four missiles were intercepted by air defense systems; UK-based International Observatory for Human Rights claims target of attack was sites belonging to Hezbollah as well as a Syrian air defense installation
Pollard and his wife Esther arrive on board a private jet flying from Newark International Airport and are isolating in Jerusalem where a furnished apartment was prepared for them; Minister of Diaspora Affairs welcomes the couple in a tweet saying 'How good it is that you are home'
Teaming up with Justice Minister Nissenkorn, Huldai says party will work to safeguard democracy, promote social reforms, care for small businesses, women and minority rights, oppose religious coercion and West Bank annexation
Blue & White leader directs his slings and arrows at PM at the launch of his electoral run as head of the centrist party, projecting lose for the incumbent in the upcoming election
Prof. Levine insists restrictions imposed on Israelis have no medical justification and enforcement should be reserved for sources of infection, bungled response to pandemic only adds to public's distrust of government
Blue & White hits out at Nissenkorn after defecting to Tel Aviv Mayor Huldai's yet-to-be-formed party; FM Ashkenazi set to announce temporary hiatus from politics ahead of the upcoming general vote
Israeli nationals returning from abroad will be tested immediately for COVID and sent to self-isolate at home instead; according to data, more than half of arrivals skirted order and sent home
Finance minister tells Ynet other sectors of economy will reopen if public is disciplined; brushes off criticism for cutting funds from health, welfare and other budgets but maintaining the monthly stipends for religious students
Reports said the drill - which includes Hamas, Islamic Jihad, the Popular Resistance Committees and others - was organized by the militants' sponsors in Tehran to demonstrate risks Israel could face if Iran comes under U.S. or Israeli attack
Health Ministry says infection rate now stands at 5.6%; In the meantime, 115,400 Israelis were vaccinated against COVID on Monday alone, bringing the total number of inoculated in the country to 495,000
