Health Ministry reports 18,296 active cases of COVID-19 with 134 people in serious condition, including 49 patients on ventilators; several cities placed under partial lockdowns
New diagnoses mark significant downturn since day before, which saw record high of 1,464 positive tests; death toll reaches 351; 130 COVID-19 patients now in serious condition, with 42 people on ventilators
Health Ministry reports 16,651 active cases of COVID-19 with 124 people in serious condition, including 39 patients on ventilators; several communities placed under partial lockdowns
Police, government and local authorities working with healthcare providers and doctors in effort to coordinate response to resurgence of pandemic, as number of confirmed cases mounts across the country and regulations change on daily basis
Prof. Eli Waksman warns if government fails to implement new policies in coming days, country's entire intensive care apparatus will be in immediate danger of collapse as number of hospitalized patients spikes
At presentation of financial rescue plan for virus-induced crisis, premier takes responsibility for damages to economy, says government works on basis of trial and error; grants for wages, self-employed workers transferred early next week
Health Ministry reports 16,025 active cases of COVID-19 with 122 people in serious condition, including 39 patients on ventilators; healthcare providers step up testing as COVID-19 death toll reaches 348 and daily average approaches pre-April lockdown highs
Vendor at Ramle market complains over the lack of clarity from authorities, says closure would be a death blow to his and other businesses; 2,000 reserve soldiers enlisted to join the fight against coronavirus
Woman implores board members to discuss reopening gyms posthaste, claiming currently available data about gyms does not justify financial damage caused by forced closure
Although police report no signs of violence at protests, opposition leader cautions situation could change as more income groups now feel the economic crunch of reimposed virus restrictions
According to Palestinian newspaper Al-Quds, the outline does not meet the conditions previously demanded by Hamas that would lead to the start of negotiations on the issue
Aviv Kochavi among those asked to isolate for his second time since start of outbreak; army says will not reinstate closure of bases, most of the 350 confirmed COVID-19 carriers are asymptomatic and some even well enough to train
120 prominent Palestinian-Americans, who have been pressing U.S. presidential hopeful to take pro-Palestinian stance, sign 'Statement of Principles' that includes making aid to Israel conditional on it ending 'practices that violate Palestinian rights'
Transportation Ministry ordered all public transport operators to disinfect the buses but failed to enforce the guidelines, instead passing the responsibility to the Health Ministry; 1,032 incidents of exposure to virus carriers on buses in 2 weeks
The Health Ministry lists a host of Israeli towns and cities, including Jerusalem, Ra'anana, Beit Shemesh, as 'red zones' allowing them to potentially be declared as 'restricted areas' and put in lockdown
Source confirms Attorney Micha Fettman's departure is connected to AG's decision to block PM from receiving private funding for defense expenses, on grounds it amounts to improper gift to government official
Education Minister Yoav Galant presents 3 plans of action for managing the upcoming school year, depending on the severity of the virus, which includes both in-class and remote studies; worst case outline set to cost taxpayer around NIS 2 billion
Yuli Edelstein hosts wife's birthday bash at his private residence with dozens in attendance, shortly after him and Netanyahu rolled out new restrictions on mass gatherings; Edelstein says event held in accordance with health regulations
The president in rare public criticism says Israel hasn't developed a 'clear and coherent doctrine' to help fight coronavirus; Rivlin also urged the ministries to stop internal bickering over control to manage the epidemic
Over 100 doctors from internal wards across the country write a letter to Netanyahu and Edelstein, warning they will resort to strikes and protests if more resources are not allocated in order to deal with mounting coronavirus cases
Conservative lawmaker and long-time advocate for strong relations with Israel, criticizes PM Trudeau for demonstrating 'weakened and wavered' support for the Jewish state, says he wishes to 'reverse trend'
With 280 infected, members of 60,000-strong Haredi community cause massive traffic jams as they try to evade week-long lockdown; mayor warns measure does nothing but incubate the virus and multiply the number of patients
Defense minister says he feels 'great' and will 'continue working as usual, just remotely'; special equipment placed in his home in order to allow to fulfill his duties while in quarantine after having been in vicinity of infected relative
Many told to enter isolation say they lost income after misidentified by controversial tracking system normally used in counter-terrorism; woman placed at maternity unit despite not even being pregnant while man currently in UK receives order to isolate
Health Ministry says 107 people now in serious condition, up from 83 by Tuesday midnight; data shows 14,104 active cases, a rise of almost 500 diagnoses; COVID-19 national death toll climbs by one to 343
Marriages usually held in the summer months are major community events to which large families typically invite hundreds of guests and feature lavish meals, dancing and music late into the night
Marriages usually held in the summer months are major community events to which large families typically invite hundreds of guests and feature lavish meals, dancing and music late into the night
New figures mark third time in week that number of diagnoses in one day exceeds 1,000; Health Ministry expected to narrow criteria for testing as labs say they cannot cope with demand; Haredi settlement heads into lockdown after spike and new restrictions introduced for buses
New figures mark third time in week that number of diagnoses in one day exceeds 1,000; Health Ministry expected to narrow criteria for testing as labs say they cannot cope with demand; Haredi settlement heads into lockdown after spike and new restrictions introduced for buses
The Health Ministry reports that since midnight the number of active COVID-19 patients has risen to 13,653, with an alarming 5.2% infection rate; ministers also vote to impose a lockdown on the settlement of Beitar Illit, latest virus hotspot
Restaurant and bar owners say they are still reeling from the lockdown imposed at the beginning of the coronavirus crisis and without financial assistance from the government, they will not survive another closure
Chief of Jerusalem's top medical center warns against the Health Ministry's order, saying many patients suffering from cancer, heart disease and other serious ailments already delayed their treatments due to nationwide lockdown
39 young people infected with coronavirus after Ra'anana bash; attendee at Modi'in party says 'kids were sharing bottles of alcohol and hugging a lot' in final act of rebellion after ban on graduation events that did not take them into consideration
Statement by foreign ministers warns move would be 'violation of international law and imperil the foundations of the peace process'; say their countries would not recognize any unilateral changes to 1967 lines
Al Mezan Center for Human Rights says it has registered 17 suicides and hundreds of attempts this year, as pandemic batters already impoverished territory; Hamas, which rules the coastal enclave, contests the data
In resignation letter, Prof. Siegal Sadetzki criticizes rapid reopening of economy following first wave of pandemic, says her opinions and advice were ignored as Israel saw rise in infection; health minister unaware of decision to resign
Two Israelis succumb to COVID-19, raising the nation's coronavirus fatalities to 338; number of serious patients rises to 89, among them 36 patients on ventilators
So-called 'Framework Law' allows Cabinet to declare state of emergency, implement measures to counter spread of virus before seeking parliamentary approval; fine for failing to wear mask in public hiked to NIS 500
So-called 'Framework Law' would allow cabinet to declare state of emergency, implement steps to counter spread of coronavirus without parliamentary oversight; legislation would remain in place until March 2021 at latest
Father of boy who contracted COVID-19 after attending wedding says coronavirus was allowed to incubate in country's most crowded city, Bnei Brak; officials say anyone who has been infected will be out of building by end of day
691 new patients diagnosed since midnight, bringing the number of those actively battling the coronavirus to 12,359; 349 people being treated in hospital and 88 said to be in serious condition, including 35 on ventilators
Large numbers of people are arriving at emergency rooms in the center of the country, either suspected patients showing COVID-19 symptoms or confirmed cases fearing they might need hospitalization
NYT quotes unnamed intelligence sources; Iranian news agency confirms considerable damage to the site could cause delay in development and production of advanced centrifuge machines in the medium term
Netanyahu says Israel 'a step away from full lockdown' during cabinet meeting, which reimpose major restrictions on movement; yeshivas and synagogues, however, to remain open after threats from Haredi parties to quit government
Footage shared on social media appears to show officers punching detainee, knocking him down, tasering him and even hitting him with taser gun after he refused to identify himself; 24-year-old hospitalized for his injuries
Deputy Health Minister Yoav Kisch tells Ynet that summer schools, which at the moment operate as usual, might be closed in 'next three days'; adds Netanyahu's handling of the first virus wave saved lives of many Israelis
Under the 1997 regulation, satellite images of Israel and the Palestinian territories could show items no smaller than 2 metres (6.56 ft) across; June 25th ruling, however, allows enhanced resolutions of 0.4 metre to be sold
The National Information and Knowledge Center says the infection rate has slightly gone down from being the highest in weeks a day earlier; the number of people in quarantine has gone up to 40,250, after law allowing phone tracking of patients takes effect
Defense Ministry says 'Ofek 16' was already transmitting data and beginning to orbit around the Earth, having been launched just hours earlier; Gantz called the launch an 'extraordinary achievement'
Channel 13 diplomatic correspondent among nearly 40 people who received dismissal letters from station, close associates suspect political motive behind firing
Airstrike comes after militants fire three rockets on Israeli communities, two of which landed in open fields and one intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defense system causing no injuries or damage according to military spokesman
Both areas seemed to have contained outbreaks after imposing strict measures early on during the first wave of infections, but easing of restrictions led to steady uptick in cases over past month and triggered new restrictions
Of the 11,540 people currently fighting the virus, 333 are in hospitals with 86 described in serious condition, including 27 on ventilators; hard hit Jerusalem sees 93 new cases, Tel Aviv reports 86 new cases
Clash near settlement of Ma'ale Shomron reportedly started after Palestinian farmers allegedly hurled rocks at several settler youths in the area; two Palestinians reportedly injured after being shot by a settler
Knesset coronavirus committee approves limitation on congregation in event halls, bars and clubs to no more than 50 people after deputy health minister tells members the country is in 'a war of attrition' against COVID-19
Speaking after mysterious fire last week at Natanz site, defense minister says Iranian 'systems are complex with very high safety constraints,' and adds he is 'not sure they always know how to maintain them,'
PM warns during weekly cabinet meeting the government will have to take actions beyond what was agreed upon last week; adds WHO identified Middle East as COVID-19 hotspot; vows to present financial plan
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
Netanyahu urges international community to back initiative to extend arms embargo against Tehran, praises White House for 'maximum pressure' policy against Islamic Republic
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
'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
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
