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The reporter faced allegations of antisemitism in his journalism.

Final divides over justice minister, Knesset speaker

No final agreement has been reached between Netanyahu and Blue and White leader Benny Gantz to form a unity government, but they have made strides in that direction.

Several ambassadors to Israel from Europe asked the experts how their countries could better cooperate with Israel.

Gantz, Ya'alon face rebellions in parties

The Israeli Tourism Ministry estimates 5,000 Russian citizens remain in Israel, Russian Ambassador Anatoly Viktorov said.

The novel coronavirus crisis offers a truly rare opportunity for meaningful learning about social, cultural and political realities.

In ordinary days, pre-coronavirus, as you walked through the bustling cafés, you were, in fact, walking past real ghost apartments.

Horoscope for the month of April.

At the time of writing there's in Israel 59,49 people in quarantine and 3,460 diagnosed with coronavirus in Israel.

A doctor noticed the problem on Friday after seeing that the health insurance lab noted his patient as testing positive for the virus, while the health ministry noted the result as negative.

The Health Ministry announced on Saturday that 3,460 Israelis tested positive for the virus, 50 of whom are in serious condition.

Jerusalem and Bnei Brak lead the country in numbers of coronavirus patients; Zikhron Ya'akov at the bottom with 12 patients.

As Mecca and Medina empty of Muslim worshippers, Arab regimes find themselves beseeching their people to stay home.

Rocket fire breaks lull in violence as both sides fight the coronavirus.

In a combined operation which included several Israeli delegations in the area, travelers from Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Nicaragua and Costa Rica itself arrived on the flight.

The expression of interest from both party leaders comes amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic facing the country, and following the split between the Israel Resilience party and Blue and White.

The program was originally announced as part of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's solidarity and trade mission to Israel in July 2019, and will focus on designating up to five 'Smart Cities.'

Gantz: Lapid, Ya'alon wanted elections; Lapid: Gantz didn't join because of the coronavirus

Prisoners who are found eligible under the new regulations will go on a 30-day "vacation," under house arrest conditions, at the end of which they will officially be released from prison.

The protest was held against the Supreme Court's decision to force Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein to hold a plenary vote, over which he has resigned.

In a letter plastered on the walls of Haredi neighborhoods, they alert the population of the emergency of the situation.

The ministry is looking for hotels with at least 200 rooms in Tel Aviv and Gush Dan, the Sharon area, Jerusalem and the Dead Sea.

PM Netanyahu warns of more restrictions

"We have a more urgent national mission to help seniors in need of food and hygienic products so that they stay home," said Latet CEO and Executive Director.

The events are intended to be either writing workshops or directed reading and will be open for free to the public.

The argument over which Miranda score was best was broken up by the man himself, in Hebrew.

Multiple high-end apartments are available now, and developers are cooking up other luxury projects for the area, according to reports.

"At the end of the path, I believe it is not allowed to drag Israel to a fourth election in this very difficult time when the country is dealing with the coronavirus crisis and its consequences."

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: The former speaker doubles down on his decision to resign and to buck the High Court

Forces from both Border Control and the IDF scanned the area shortly afterwards in search of the culprits.

IN CONTEXT: This week witnessed a constitutional crisis decades in the making.

MIDDLE ISRAEL: Cold War hero Yuli Edelstein became cannon fodder in his master’s war on the judiciary.

MILITARY AFFAIRS: The army is prepared to enforce a nationwide lockdown, while continuing the challenge of ongoing training and exercises.

For many, social distancing from their immediate family could be a matter of life and death. With no end in sight, the distance can also mean increased feelings of loneliness and isolation.

A central aspect of Pesach relates to our current crisis.

Hapoel Beersheba basketball player Ben Eisenhardt opens up about frustration of current hiatus

As Gantz said in his speech accepting the Knesset speaker post: He chose to do “what’s right for this country”

This statement comes after the Blue and White Party split on Thursday.

It is not a surprise that Netanyahu would turn to Cohen for a mission of the utmost primacy, after the Mossad chief has led dramatic and daring efforts against Iran for years.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White leader Benny Gantz have not signed an agreement to form a unity government yet, but Netanyahu already won, because Blue and White has come apart.

The actions of both sides may cost the country dearly in restoring a balance and respect between the branches of government.

Israel must adopt prophylactic and preventative measures to help ensure that the people of Gaza have what they need to battle the novel coronavirus.

Over 1 million Israelis reached by the IDF's National Assistance Center in less than a week

With 30,000 volunteers and unique, innovative hi-tech, the center hopes to assist Israelis in the moments of their greatest need.

The group of young FSU doctors enrolled in a program to get their Israeli license sent a letter to the health authorities asking to be integrated into the system to contribute in this time of crisis.

‘Chief Rabbi David Lau is a child, hasn’t opened the books of Torah scholars who discussed the issue’ says one of ruling’s authors.

Only residents and non-residents on essential errands, such as caring for an elderly parent or a divorced parent, are allowed to enter.

Foreign Minister Israel Katz said that this was “an extraordinary operation that proves the determination of the Foreign Ministry to help Israelis around the world."

Soldiers are given ‘everything they need’ to feel at home, including Playstation

The overwhelming majority of synagogues in Jerusalem were closed.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a large portion of the construction projects in the city have been curtailed, and there is concern that things might get worse.

One Jerusalem cultural landmark, if it survives, will never be the same. Earlier this week, David Ehrlich, founder and co-owner of the Tmol Shilshom café, died at the age of 60.

However, post-corona is as yet an indistinct concept, too hazy to consider, especially as we are barely managing to cope with the storm of the pandemic as it rages.”

The Human Rights NGO alleged that the IDF destroyed a coronavirus treatment center in the Jordan Valley.

“My pocket money at the time, I think, was a shilling a week.”

The police will therefore be carrying out regular check-ups at the homes of families in which women were feeling threatened or at risk.

“Let’s put aside for a moment the medical aspect, and consider the economic impact on that sector,” said Moshe Yossef Lefkovitch, a member of the tiny Alexander Hassidic sect.

“Bibi has forgotten where his most faithful supporters are. This decision will cost him at least two mandates at the next elections, I will see to that personally."

What Torah Live founder and director Rabbi Dan Roth called “the worst day of my life” turned out to be the inspiration for a completely different approach to sharing Jewish wisdom.

Even if you are not isolated, stay at home and look after yourself and all of us.

We have managed to include a variety of cuisines, so experiment and have fun. What you will not find are pizzerias - this week (next week this may change).

Sometimes, nothing will do but a Jack Nicholson movie, but let’s concentrate on his lighter films.

One series I was definitely looking forward to was Freud, an Austrian show on Netflix. However, one episode in and I found it a bit disappointing.

All new immigrants going into immediate 14-day quarantine

Kroyanker’s latest Hebrew language offering feeds off all sorts of thematic strands and takes on life, architecture, urban ambiance and, in particular, literary content.

Flights on Thursday evening to Ben-Gurion Airport from New York, Toronto, London, Paris, as well as repatriation flights from Delhi and San Jose, will take off as scheduled.

Sedensky: Without surveillance, we’ll miss 60% more potential infections.

Buddy Phones is a new for-kids earphone brand that allows children to safely enjoy music.

Special flights brings back Israelis from Colombia, Hungary; Israeli students in Jordan return.

Despite preparations in late February, misleading optimistic models showed several weeks of restrictions could have an effect; Jerusalem and neighboring states hold out hope amid pandemic.

The volunteer groups continued right until the new coronavirus guidelines from the Health Ministry were issued, with one of the last visits being a pre-Purim distribution of gift baskets.

Manies is a copywriter and content writer living in Modi’in Illit who has five children, a parrot and 26 hamsters. (“It was a baby boom – the quarantine apparently did it for them,” he said.)

Gantz reportedly to be defense minister under Netanyahu, Gabi Ashkenazi to serve as foreign minister

There are approximately 1,500 travel agents in Israel, and about 300 of them are members of a group on the Telegram app that provides crucial advice to help Israelis stranded abroad.

"Our estimate is that 20% of all the employees who have exited the workforce will not return to their place of work."

Dr. Barhoum hopes that the coronavirus patients will feel the same way down the road. He also envisions “the entire world joining forces to overcome this problem.”

Despite the circumstances, social workers have not been defined as essential employees.

‘Jerusalem Post’ writer Alan Rosenbaum documents how he negotiates his way through two decidedly unusual days.

El Al flight attendants checked the passengers’ temperatures at the entrance to the plane. At least one baby was on board with her mother.

Yuli Edelstein's decision to resign on Wednesday created an unprecedentedly awkward position.

"It’s wrong to have sick individuals remain at home and not in [quarantine] hotels” set up by the government in major cities.

Doctors are reporting that people are beginning to fear turning into the emergency room. "Heart diseases are just as prevalent as they were before the coronavirus"

The service was kept small, as the foundation stuck to strict adherence to the Health Ministry guidelines.

Palestinian sources said the new seven patients were members of the Hamas security forces who were staying with the two original infected patients at a quarantine center.

The closure, initially for a week, followed a meeting between Israeli police and church leaders.

"Despite being physically far away, the boys and girls are close to our hearts," says Shelach. "The special kits are designed to relieve boredom and to help the children cope with these tough times."

The two sides have been speaking secretly but now the negotiations will become more official.

Edelstein’s decision to defy the courts also comes at a time when Israel feels particularly vulnerable democratically.

What Edelstein did joins other initiatives in being promoted by the Likud to pass laws that would enable the Knesset to bypass the Supreme Court.

Jewish rituals and traditions revolve around community, but the infectious nature of the coronavirus has meant that many normative aspects of Jewish life have gradually ground to a halt

At times of sharp market fluctuations, global markets tend to move in sync, with the Israeli market particularly impacted by international trends.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also addressed the public following Rivlin's public message.

Kochavi warns virus to continue for months and could see a military operation during the crisis; Bennett warns Israel has half the amount of respirators needed

According to Israeli company Optimove, there had been an increase of 225% of people who began to play poker online.