April 21, 2020 Coronavirus fuels rise in anti-Semitism, Israeli researchers warn A research report released Monday by Tel Aviv University claimed that the novel coronavirus has caused a spike in anti-Semitic rhetoric blaming Jews for the global pandemic and the subsequent economic recession.
April 20, 2020 Israel leaders agree to new coalition ‘emergency’ government, Netanyahu to remain as prime minister Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will continue in his role after forging a deal with his chief rival to create an “emergency” coalition government, ending more than a year of political deadlock.
April 20, 2020 Israeli protesters accuse Netanyahu of using coronavirus to erode democracy, escape corruption charges Thousands of Israelis practiced social distancing Sunday during a massive protest in Tel Aviv against what demonstrators perceive as an erosion of democracy under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu coronavirus measures, according to reports.
April 19, 2020 Orthodox Easter celebrated in near-empty Jerusalem Orthodox churches celebrate the Easter holiday even while under lockdown.
April 12, 2020 Israeli president rejects bid to form new government, setting up possible 4th election Israel's president on Sunday turned down a request from Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz for a two-week extension to form a new coalition government.
April 9, 2020 Hamas arrests peace activists in Gaza over Zoom call with Israelis Several peace activists in the Gaza Strip were arrested on treason charges for allegedly participating in a Zoom video chat with their counterparts in Israel.
April 6, 2020 Israel to face nationwide lockdown during Passover, Netanyahu announces Israel will go into a complete lockdown during the weeklong Passover holiday to counter the coronavirus pandemic, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Monday in a nationwide televised address.
April 1, 2020 Netanyahu to Israel: During coronavirus, everyone outside should cover their faces Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is ordering all citizens to wear masks while out in public space amid the coronavirus pandemic.
March 30, 2020 Coronavirus forces Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre to close its doors for first time since 1349: 'Very sad' As Israel fights to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the Holy Land, the new virus is shutting down historic sites, sacred to the major religions.
March 30, 2020 Ill US citizen stranded in West Bank amid coronavirus restrictions, seeks return to America An ill American citizen is worried as his medication runs low while quarantined at his sister's house in the West Bank.
