Foreign Affairs Early voting begins in Israel's 3rd Knesset electionIn 96 diplomatic missions around the world, voters cast ballots in the Israeli Knesset election. Voting down in China due to coronavirus. Two Israelis leave coronavirus-striken ship in JapanFirst Israeli passengers disembark from Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan. Ten others to remain on board until Thursday. Passengers begin disembarking from coronavirus-stricken shipPassengers begin disembarking from the Diamond Princess cruise ship. Among them are 12 Israelis who will return to Israel on Friday. Death toll from coronavirus outbreak reaches 2,000132 more people die in epicenter of the outbreak of the coronavirus, bringing the death toll to 2,000. First news from China - is there a cure?Expert talks about coronavirus patients who healed and whose blood helped other patients: 'Every blood donation can save 8-10 people.'A 'nightmare' for Israeli woman's parents on quarantined ship'Things are getting worse on quarantined cruise ship,' says relative of Israelis stuck on board Diamond Princess. Turkey: Hundreds arrested in latest round of purgesTurkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan cracks down on internal political opposition, orders the arrest of 700 people. 'Israeli coronavirus victims in Japan are in good condition'Israeli delegation visits 3 Israeli citizens being treated in Japanese hospitals for coronavirus. 'The hospitals are treating them well.' Israelis on coronavirus-stricken ship to be returned to IsraelIsrael reaches agreement with Japan for return of Israelis held on quarantined cruise ship. Israeli officials to visit infected travelers. Entry to foreigners from several Asian countries bannedHealth, Interior Ministries bans entry from Macau, Thailand, Singapore and Hong Kong as Coronavirus outbreak continues. Hope for Israelis on Coronavirus-stricken shipInsurance companies finance private jet to bring Israelis on quarantined ship back to Israel. Aircraft carrying one ton of gold forced to land'A story, if not linked to the Holocaust, certainly endangers the security of Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.'Israel working to return Israelis from quarantined cruise shipPreparations underway for return of 12 of the 15 Israelis trapped on quarantined cruise ship at Japanese dock. Infected travelers to remain. Americans evacuated from cruise ship suffering from coronavirusUS citizens on board quarantined cruise ship at Japanese dock returned to the US - but 14 of them found to have contracted coronavirus. Rivlin to travel to Oceania for historic summitIsraeli President Rivlin to meet with leaders of Pacific Islands' for historic summit.3 Israelis on cruise ship test positive for coronavirusHealth Ministry confirms that 3 Israelis on Diamond Princess ship have been infected and are hospitalized in Japan. Israeli ambassadors were asked to work on Shabbat - and refusedIsraeli ambassadors refuse orders to meet their countries' foreign ministers on Shabbat to discuss peace plan. Japan rejects Israel's request to remove nationals from shipIsrael asked that its passengers be allowed to leave cruise ship quarantined for coronavirus. Japan said no. US offers to help North Korea with coronavirusState Department says US “deeply concerned” about possible impact of a coronavirus outbreak in North Korea. Watch: US seizes ship carrying 150 Iranian missilesUSS Normandy seizes ship carrying Iranian weapons to Yemen in Arabian Sea. ANALYSIS: Turkey on crash course with Russia over SyriaWar is brewing between Turkish forces and the pro-Assad coalition in northeastern Syria as Turkish military casualties mount. Israeli Krav Maga experts train Brazil police officersIsraeli fighting sport gains popularity in Brazil as police officers are trained in the sport. 'US will never cooperate with anti-Israel blacklists'US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says decision by UN Human Rights Commissioner to publish list of 112 companies shows 'unrelenting bias.' The terror behind the UN blacklistStrategic Affairs Ministry uncovers terrorist connections of NGOs involved in development, release of UN Human Rights Council blacklist. Greenblatt: Buy from companies on UN blacklistEx US envoy: UN blacklist of companies that do business in Judea and Samaria is 'outrageous,' ppl should counter list, 'do the opposite.' 44 new cases of coronavirus infection on cruise ship in JapanOut of some 3,500 passengers and crew, 218 people have been infected with the virus. In China, number of dead jumps to 1,350. UN blacklists 112 companies for working in Judea and SamariaHuman Rights Council publishes list of companies which operate in Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. Israel attempts to extricate citizens from Coronavirus shipForeign Ministry asks Japanese authorities to remove 15 Israeli citizens from ship quarantined due to Coronavirus. New EU project: Free trip to 'occupied Palestinian territory'European Union launches project offering free all-inclusive trip to photographers who want to capture life in 'occupied' Judea and Samaria.Death toll from coronavirus outbreak passes 1,000Chinese authorities report 108 additional deaths from the new coronavirus, bringing the death toll to 1,018. UN: North Korea enhanced nuclear program in breach of sanctionsNew UN report finds North Korea continued to enhance its nuclear and ballistic missile programs last year in breach of sanctions.Israeli woman on coronavirus-stricken ship has feverWoman on quarantined ship with 135 cases of coronavirus off Japanese coast suffering from fever, flu-like symptoms. Death toll tops 900.'Over 1.5 mllion people infected with coronavirus'Guo Wengui claims true coronavirus numbers are far higher than what China has been admitting. Criticism of US Mideast plan softened in UN draft resolutionPalestinian Authority preparing to submit resolution to the UN Security Council challenging Trump's Mideast peace plan. Israeli man shows how his family is handling quarantine in ChinaIn quarantined Chinese city, Israeli dad documents how his family is dealing with the coronavirus scare. Chabad goes door-to-door in China distributing medical facemasksJewish community of Shanghai helps combat spread of coronavirus by handing out medical facemasks. Thai soldier who carried out shooting rampage killedThai security forces kill soldier who carried out a shooting rampage that left at least 21 people dead. Rivlin to Peru: Pardon Israeli suspected of smuggling drugsPres. Rivlin writes to Peruvian President, requesting clemency for Hodaya Monsongo, who has been under arrest there for several months. Thailand: Twenty dead after soldier goes on shooting rampageThai soldier, killed his commanding officer before stealing weapons from a military camp and going on a shooting rampage Shanghai Jews donate face masks to combat coronavirusJewish community of Shanghai donates thousands of face masks to children's hospital to help combat spread of coronavirus. Watch: Final US evacuation flight from WuhanInside a US evacuation flight from Wuhan amid coronavirus outbreak. New Jersey and Israel honor righteous Holocaust-era diplomatsNew Jersey - Israel Commission opens exhibition 'Beyond Duty: Diplomats Recognized by Yad Vashem as Righteous Among the Nations.' 2 Israelis injured in Istanbul plane accidentThere were 183 passengers on the plane which broke in two. 3 were killed, another 179 injured to varying degrees and evacuated to hospitals. EU issues special grant to illegal PA outpostsEuropean Union donates 6 million Euros to illegal PA outposts in Area C one day after threatening Israel over proposed annexation. Khamenei: Trump's plan will die before TrumpIranian supreme leader says Arab terrorist organizations will 'rise up and carry on the resistance' against Trump's 'Deal of the Century.' Sudanese army supports leader's meeting with NetanyahuMilitary says meeting between General al-Burhan and Netanyahu in Uganda was "in the interest of Sudan's security." 15 Israelis aboard quarantined Japanese shipOver 3,700 passengers, including 15 Israelis, aboard Japanese cruise ship quarantined after 10 people were diagnosed with coronavirus. Poll: Israelis the strongest backers of Trump's foreign policyTrump's highest marks for foreign policy come from Israel, compared to lowest marks from Germany, where just 6% approve of his policies. Guterres: UN 'safeguards' international law in Middle EastUN Secretary-General says organization only accepts solution based on pre-1967 lines following release of US peace plan. Argentina judge who led case against coverup of Iran terror diesClaudio Bonadio, judge who presided over investigation against former Argentine president Cristina Kirchner for Iran bombing coverup, dies. Israel blasts "unfortunate" threat by EUForeign Ministry responds to EU High Representative statement that application of sovereignty would not go "unchallenged." Yisrael Beytenu's US partner cuts tiesGroup that represented Yisrael Beytenu in the US cuts ties with the Israeli party over its anti-religious campaign. Iran to stop providing information on Ukraine Airlines crashIran announces end of cooperation with Ukraine authorities on crash investigation, blames decision on leak of secret recording. Kushner to present peace plan to UN Security CouncilPresident Trump's adviser, son-in-law to discuss details of 'Deal of the Century' at closed door meeting with UN Security Council. Secret meeting between Netanyahu, Sudanese leaderPM discusses possible normalization of ties with chairman of Sovereignty Council of Sudan. Uganda considering opening embassy in JerusalemPM Netanyahu hopes Israel, Uganda will open embassies in each other's capitals. African marijuana boom draws Israeli investorsIsraeli investors are increasingly drawn to marijuana producers in Africa, which enjoy low labor costs and minimal regulation. |
