 3,192 new COVID cases, 534 in serious conditionDeath toll from coronavirus rises to 1,136. Health Minister: This is the proposal, there will be no negotiationsMinister Yuli Edelstein says lockdown proposal that will be submitted to government for approval is necessary in order to reduce infection. Health Minister 'understands all our fundamental rights''But what about the rights of a citizen who has diabetes or lung disease?' - Edelstein. Edelstein: Religious and political gatherings should both be restrictedHealth Minister Yuli Edelstein explains decision to lockdown 30 towns and cities. 'If we follow the rules there won't be lockdowns.' Yuli Edelstein: 'Lion's share of infections are in haredi and Arab sectors''Israel's past governments should be embarrassed at high infection rates in crowded haredi, Arab, sectors,' Health Min. Edelstein says. Health Minister Yuli Edelstein to urge holiday lockdownHealth Min. Edelstein to support closing schools in 'red' cities, lockdown over holidays. 'Schools opened despite wildly spreading virus.' Health Minister to Sovereignty Youth: 'I'm committed to the sovereignty vision'Health Minister Yuli Edelstein meets Sovereignty Youth reps, praises activity, expresses continued commitment to vision and implementation.Yuli Edelstein: 'Don't fly to Uman''Responsibility means not gathering together,' Health Minister Edelstein says. Israel, UAE reach agreement on health cooperationIsraeli, UAE health ministers agree on "immediate" cooperation between the nations on health issues, specifically COVID-19. Yuli Edelstein: 'A Palestinian state won't be created'Health Min. Edelstein promises: 'No Palestinian state as long as I'm in the government, children in Samaria deserve equal rights.' Equal restrictions for synagogues and restaurantsNumber of attendees at restaurants, public places, businesses and houses of worship will be limited to 20 in a closed space.'We're going to end the weekend lockdowns'Yuli Edelstein vows to cancel weekend lockdowns. 'They don't accomplish anything besides irritating the public.' Coronavirus Cabinet to be reduced in sizeMinisters say Coronavirus Cabinet's size complicates decision-making process. Forum will be reduced from 16 ministers to 10. Health Min. Edelstein apologizes for delay in appointing Covid-19 managerEdelstein's comments come after appointment of Prof. Ronni Gamzu, CEO of Tel Aviv's Ichilov Hospital, to the position.Yuli Edelstein: 'Knesset Coronavirus Committee is leading us to a full lockdown'Yuli Edelstein blasts Knesset committee for overturning government ban on dining at restaurants. 'The numbers are still very troubling.' Ministers decide: Significant addition to health system manpowerHealth and Finance Ministers agree on reinforcement of 2,000 nurses, 400 doctors, manpower, and additional procurement for health system. 'I've done everything to avoid closure, but options are running out'Health Minister Edelstein holds press briefing during which he discusses fight against coronavirus. Yuli Edelstein to Pres. Rivlin: 'Encouraged by cooperation in fighting coronavirus'President Rivlin meets with the top Health Ministry officials to discuss coronavirus outbreak and efforts to halt infections.Health Minister: We are dealing with a very dangerous virusYuli Edelstein warns Knesset decision to open gyms and pools could lead to stricter closure if situation worsens. Clashes between protesters and police in JerusalemHundreds of haredim protest closures imposed by city.Soroka Hospital doctor, Professor Ruth Shaku-Levy, called on public to evade isolation'Whoever comes [to the protest] and is not interested in 2 weeks isolation, leave your phone at home.' Edelstein: 'Encourages breaking law.'Yuli Edelstein: 'We haven't lost our sense of direction, our conscience is still working'Health Min. Edelstein pushes back after Public Health Services chief's resignation, says 'the goal is not to go backwards.'Health Minister: Restrictions give us hope we will not need a lockdownMinister Yuli Edelstein announces appointment of director of fight against the coronavirus. Energy Minister Steinitz demands closure of synagoguesHeated argument in government about closing synagogues to stop spread of COVID-19. 'We need a 2-week lockdown to reduce infections.' Edelstein: We don't want to have half the country in isolationHealth Minister on new restrictions: We opened up the economy, that has consequences and we are dealing with them.Israeli Health Minister Yuli Edelstein announces plans for new restrictionsHealth Ministry pushing plans for restrictions on synagogues and public gatherings. 'People didn't follow regulations closely enough.' Vizhnitz Rebbe: 'Torah obligation to wear a mask, obey Health Ministry'Health Min. Yuli Edelstein visits hasidic rebbe, asking for help in stemming the spread of COVID-19 within the haredi community. Yuli Edelstein: 'We won't reach total closure at this point''It may be that during the day we'll announce certain red zones,' said Health Minister Edelstein. 'Goal is to cut off infection chain.' UTJ MK Moshe Gafni to Minister Yuli Edelstein: 'Destigmatize the haredi public'Health Minister Edelstein tours Maayanei Hayeshua Hospital in Bnei Brak. Finance Committee Chair: 'Injustice was done to haredi public.' Health Minister slams 'serious, unforgivable violation of public trust'Health Minister Yuli Edelstein instructs deputy minister to investigate following reports official allowed billionaire to skip quarantine. Health Minister Yuli Edelstein to expand testing amid coronavirus resurgenceFollowing spate of coronavirus cases in Jerusalem schools, Health Minister vows to broaden testing to include those with no symptoms. Edelstein nominates Hezi Levy nominated for Health Ministry directorHealth Minister taps Barzilai University Medical Center director Prof. Hezi Levy to replace Moshe Bar Siman Tov as Health Ministry director. Health Minister Edelstein approves gatherings of up to 50 peopleOpening of economy continues, but Health Minister warns citizens must cooperate with guidelines or face renewed closure. Edelstein approves removal of masks in schools and public spacesHealth Minister approves removal of masks in classrooms and public spaces until the weekend.We'll invest everything in preparing for 'second wave'Health Minister Yuli Edelstein: 'Even if there's no 2nd wave - the investment won't go down the drain but will improve the health system.' Yamina: Netanyahu has slammed the door in our faceParty official says PM appointed Yuli Edelstein as Health Minister in order to humiliate Yamina, break up religious Zionist alliance.Former Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein named Health MinisterPM Netanyahu appoints former Knesset Speaker and Likud MK Yuli Edelstein as next Health Minister. Edelstein 'does not regret' resigning as Knesset SpeakerFormer Knesset Speaker says if his resignation leads to formation of government it will have been worth the sacrifice. INTO THE FRAY: Edelstein draws a line in the sandEdelstein drew a much-needed line in the sand against judicial intrusion into the sphere of the legislature and thwarted yet another attempt at the usurpation of both its autonomy and authority. Compromise to allow continued government negotiations failsLikud and Blue and White discuss possibility Benny Gantz himself be appointed Knesset Speaker to continue talks between the two parties.Yuli Edelstein calls Supreme Court ruling 'attempted takeover of legislature'Knesset Speaker explains why he chose resignation over Supreme Court ruling: 'I cannot be forced to do things I think endanger democracy.' Amir Peretz will be appointed Interim Knesset SpeakerAmir Peretz, the most senior Knesset Member, will convene the Knesset on Thursday to elect a permanent Knesset Speaker. Rivlin: 'Inconceivable' that anyone would disobey court rulingPresident critical of outgoing Knesset Speaker for refusing to carry out Supreme Court order to convene plenum to elect new speaker. Knesset legal advisor: Wait for Supreme CourtKnesset Arrangements Committee convenes for special meeting following resignation of Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein. Edelstein: My conscience will not let me fulfill court orderOutgoing Knesset Speaker refuses to carry out Supreme Court order to convene vote on his successor after announcing his resignation.Supreme Court: Knesset Speaker must be elected by WednesdayShortly after submitting response to Supreme Court, judges order Yuli Edelstein to convene plenum by Wednesday to elect new Knesset Speaker. Transport Minister Smotrich calls on Knesset Speaker Edelstein to ignore Supreme Court'Judiciary trampling on elected democratic institutions for years, today also purports to determine Knesset agenda,' Smotrich said. Supreme Court sets veiled ultimatum for Knesset SpeakerSupreme Court orders Yuli Edelstein to hold vote on new Knesset Speaker - or else. Police break up Jerusalem protest against Knesset SpeakerPolice say demonstration by 200 people a violation of order not to hold gatherings of over 10 people. Blue and White to Edelstein: We will appeal to court against youLawyers for Blue and White party warn they are prepared to petition High Court to force Yuli Edelstein to convene elections for new speaker. Rivlin: 'I have just one request: Give this people a government'Knesset Members sworn in three at a time. Earlier, President entrusts assembling government with MK Benny Gantz. Amir Peretz, Left bloc demand election of new Knesset SpeakerLeft bloc leaders are pressuring Knesset Speaker Edelstein to resign his position ahead of tomorrow's swearing-in ceremony. 23rd Knesset to be sworn in MondayKnesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein says swearing-in ceremony to take place as scheduled. Knesset Speaker: Sovereignty will be fast-trackedYuli Edelstein says he would push bill for sovereignty in Judea and Samaria immediately through the Knesset if PM seeks such a bill. Pelosi: I used to protest for Yuli Edelstein's release from Soviet prisonHouse Speaker addresses Holocaust survivors: You are the real VIPs of the World Holocaust Forum. Knesset Speaker Edelstein meets Nancy Pelosi in JerusalemKnesset Speaker meets US House Speaker, says Israel exists in its current form thanks to close relations with the American people.Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein maintains composure, remains unperturbed by attacksKnesset Speaker responds to Netanyahu supporters' attack against him, 'My statesmanlike conduct is important and critical to Likud.' |
