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March 15, 2020

Netanyahu's corruption trial postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

A Jerusalem district court announced on Sunday that it was postponing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's criminal trial for two months because of restrictions arising from the outbreak of the coronavirus.

March 11, 2020

Israel limits gatherings to 100 people because of coronavirus

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday announced that gatherings of 100 or more people in Israel will be banned in an effort to halt the spread of the coronavirus.

March 11, 2020

Rappers 'walk where Jesus walked,' make 'a new sound' in Israel

A group of rap artists toured Israel a few months ago, dropping new bars and getting baptized where Jesus did 2,000 years ago.

March 11, 2020

Netanyahu’s request to delay trial rejected as Israeli president urges unity

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request to delay the start of his corruption trial was rejected Tuesday.

March 9, 2020

Israel government orders 14-day home quarantine for overseas arrivals

The battle to halt the coronavirus brought new restrictions Monday, with Israel ordering all visitors quarantined just weeks before Passover and Easter.

March 9, 2020

Saudi Arabia closes its borders to air, sea travel amid coronavirus

Saudi Arabia closed its borders to air and sea travel from 14 countries affected by the new coronavirus Monday as nations around the world continue to take steps to slow down the spread of the outbreak.

March 9, 2020

Israel seemingly backs off potential quarantine requirement for certain US states, says new steps will apply to 'all countries'

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday night the country would not single out any individual nation for travel restrictions.

March 9, 2020

Militants in Gaza use party balloons to deliver bombs: report

Militant groups in Gaza have been releasing balloons on a daily basis—about one third carrying explosives—into cities like Netivot, prompting military responses, a report Sunday said.

March 5, 2020

NFL players travel to Middle East, train with Israeli Defense Forces

Two NFL players trained with Israeli soldiers on Thursday as part of an introduction to the country’s military drills.

March 3, 2020

Joel Rosenberg: Israeli election results show Netanyahu had a big night, but was it enough?

Facing grave threats and historic opportunities, Israeli voters are sending a clear message: it’s time for a broad-based national unity government.