David Rosenberg

Sovereignty plan talks frozen, PM won't take steps without US

US isn't open to talks on sovereignty plan at this time, says top Israeli official, and Netanyahu won't apply sovereignty without US backing

Knesset votes to reopen swimming pools and gyms

Knesset committee rejects Prime Minister, Health Minister's recommendations, votes to reopen swimming pools and gyms.

Senior Likud minister calls for 10-day nationwide lockdown

Israeli economy reopened too fast, claims Minister Yuval Steinitz, calling for 10-day nationwide lockdown to get pandemic under control.

Poland's conservative president wins reelection

Conservative incumbent President Andrzej Duda defeats centrist challenger Rafal Trzaskowski in closest election since end of communist rule.

Poll: Likud drops as Netanyahu's approval rating plummets

Likud falls to lowest level since last election as government's approval rating plunges amid growing backlash over handling of crisis.

Iran blames 'miscommunication' for downing of Ukrainian passenger jet

Tehran says problems with missile system, miscommunication were to blame for downing of passenger jet. Pilots not at fault, Iran admits.

NFL player dismisses anti-Semitic controversy as a 'distraction'

NFL controversy regarding some players' support for Louis Farrakhan, one player's anti-Semitic comments continues.

'Stunningly' high level of coronavirus immunity found in parts of New York City

Researchers say nearly 70% of people in Queens neighborhood are immune to coronavirus, fueling hope city may be close to herd immunity.

'We won't be able to handle coming immigration wave'

Knesset committee warns that following spate of budget cuts, Israel won't be able to handle expected wave of immigration.

French President Emmanuel Macron calls on Israel to give up sovereignty plan

French President Emmanuel Macron tells Netanyahu to give up plans to apply sovereignty to Jewish towns in Judea and Samaria.

Poll: Likud drops - but right-wing bloc still has majority

Likud falls dramatically in latest poll, but right-wing - religious bloc retains lead over the Left, as Yamina rises to double digits.

Number of serious cases of coronavirus tops 100 for the first time in months

Coronavirus death toll hits 343, as number of patients in serious condition rises to 107, with nearly 400 total hospitalizations.

Benny Gantz goes into quarantine after being exposed to coronavirus carrier

Defense Minister Benny Gantz goes into quarantine after coming into contact with someone infected with the coronavirus.

'Some of the coronavirus patients died because of mistakes by hospital staff

Hospital official says some coronavirus patients died 'not because of the disease, but serious mistakes. I've never seen such big mistakes.'

Israel's public health chief Siegal Sadetzki resigns

Professor Siegal Sadetzki, Head of Public Health Services in Israel, steps down, slams 'rapid' reopening of Israeli economy.

2 killed in latest explosion in the Tehran area

Latest in a string of explosions in the Tehran area kills 2, injures 3. Iranian officials claim explosion was an accident.

66% of coronavirus patients infected at home, just 2% at synagogue

Study finds that 2/3 of people with the coronavirus were infected at home. Just 2% were infected at a synagogue.

Knesset votes to allow gov't to pass coronavirus regulations prior to Knesset approval

With less than half of MKs present, Knesset votes to weaken requirement for Knesset approval of government's coronavirus regulations.

Health Ministry, NSC call for total closure of synagogues, gyms

Government to hold emergency meeting to deliberate on calls for total closure of synagogues and gyms, limits on beaches, parks.

Coronavirus death toll rises to 331

548 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus, with a total of 11,540 total active cases of the virus, including 333 patients in the hospital.

Analysis: How bad is Israel's ‘Second Wave’ of the coronavirus?

Putting the ‘Second Wave’ of the coronavirus into perspective.

Health Ministry pushes to close parks and beaches, limit number of diners at restaurants

After Knesset approves limits on synagogues and event halls, government to consider Health Ministry's plan to close beaches and parks.

US adds 4.8 million new jobs, unemployment rate falls to 11%

'Our economy is roaring back,' says Trump, after jobs report shows massive economy growth, following record decline during lockdowns.

FBI arrests Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell

Close associate of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein has been arrested by FBI and charged with sex abuse-related crimes.

Anti-Israel protesters in US declare 'day of rage' against Israel's sovereignty plan

'We don't want your Jew-state! Intifada, Intifada!' Thousands rally across the US to denounce sovereignty plan and the State of Israel.

Second wave of lockdowns mulled as coronavirus infections soar

Infection rate continues to rise with number of new infections hitting record high. 'If this continues, no choice but to return to lockdown'

Sovereignty Day is here - but talks between Israel and the US continue on sovereignty plan

What will Israel's sovereignty plan look like - and when will it be implemented? Questions abound as deadline for sovereignty plan passes.

Boris Johnson: "Israel, do not annex"

British Prime Minister urges Israel to abandon sovereignty plan, calling himself a 'friend of Israel' in op-ed published in Israeli paper.

Number of active coronavirus cases tops 7000

Percentage of positive coronavirus tests continues to rise - but number of serious cases and hospitalizations remain low.

Netanyahu:

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with US envoy on Iran Brian Hook

Prime Minister hints at upcoming sovereignty plan with veiled retort against Benny Gantz's claim that 'everything but coronavirus must wait'

Nearly 40% of Americans believe Joe Biden has dementia

Majority of Americans say Joe Biden needs to address concerns over his mental health, with 20% of Democrats believing he has dementia.

UN Human Rights chief: 'Annexation is illegal - period'

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet denounces Israel's sovereignty plan, warns of increased violence.

Crash victim injured on way to Williamsburg wedding dies

Death toll rises to five, two weeks after car carrying New Square Hasidic family crashes into tree en route to wedding.

Poll: Most Americans back Black Lives Matter and calls for police reform

60% of Americans say they support the ideas of the Black Lives Matter movement. Plurality say Trump has not done enough to stop protests.

Netanyahu's coronavirus policies losing support

Just 40% of Israelis back new restrictions to limit coronavirus' spread as disapproval ratings for Netanyahu's coronavirus policy surge.

Poll: Likud 38, Blue & White 9

Right-wing bloc projected to win majority of 64 seats, while left-wing - Arab bloc receives just 48 seats, according to new poll.

Decline in coronavirus infections, fewer serious COVID-19 cases

Infection rate declines Sunday, following recent spike in new confirmed cases. Number of seriously ill patients falls to 39.

Health Minister:

Israeli Health Minister Yuli Edelstein announces plans for new restrictions

Health Ministry pushing plans for restrictions on synagogues and public gatherings. 'People didn't follow regulations closely enough.'

New airstrikes in Syria attributed to Israel kill nine Iranian fighters

9 Iranian fighters killed in a second wave of airstrikes in Syria attributed to Israel, observer group claims, bringing death toll to 15.

Two million new gun-owners in the US as weapons sales soar

More than two million first-time gun owners in the US buy their first firearm in first half of 2020, amid a massive surge in gun purchases.