Death toll from coronavirus rises to 179
Two coronavirus carriers pass away at the Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem.
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Iran: US forces provoked us in the Persian Gulf
Revolutionary Guard acknowledges tense encounter with US warships in Persian Gulf, but claims American forces sparked the incident.
Ya'alon to Gantz: It's not too late to join us
MK Moshe Ya'alon speaks at leftist demonstration against unity government, urges Gantz to stop contacts with Netanyahu.
Trump: I'm willing to help Iran if they ask
US President says he’d be willing to provide Iran with coronavirus aid “if they ask for it.”
US to provide $5 million in aid to PA
Trump administration will give $5 million in humanitarian assistance to help PA hospitals cope with coronavirus.
Liberman: I will not join Netanyahu's government
Yisrael Beytenu chairman criticizes contacts between Likud and Blue and White.
Watch: Khamenei criticizes West’s response to coronavirus
Iranian Supreme Leader commends Iranian people, criticizes the way the West has reacted to the pandemic.
Spate of anti-Semitic graffiti hits Toronto
B’nai Brith Canada denounces anti-Semitic graffiti in the downtown Toronto area over the Passover holiday.
Cabinet approves: Lockdown starting Tuesday evening
Cabinet unanimously approves lockdown for Seventh Day of Passover.
Gantz and Netanyahu meet, make 'significant progress'
Prime Minister and Blue and White chairman meet and make progress towards unity government. They will meet again in the morning.
Egypt to open Rafah crossing amid coronavirus pandemic
Egypt’s border crossing with Gaza will open for three days for Arabs seeking to return to the Gaza Strip.
Iran announces 117 new deaths from coronavirus
The death toll in Iran from COVID-19 stands at 4,474. A total of 71,686 cases of the virus have been recorded.
PA in contact with world powers to prevent Israeli annexation
Deputy Fatah leader says PA in contact with world powers to prevent Israel from advancing its plan to annex parts of Judea and Samaria.
Gantz and Ashkenazi's threat
Blue and White leaders make clear to Likud: If no agreement by Monday night, the legislation against Netanyahu will be advanced.
Turkish interior minister resigns over failed coronavirus lockdown
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan rejects resignation of interior minister.
Iranian parliament convenes for first time since start of coronavirus pandemic
At least 31 members of the parliament, including Speaker Ali Larijani, have contracted COVID-19.
New UK Labour leader vows to address the 'disgrace of anti-Semitism'
Keir Starmer speaks to Jewish leaders, vows to set up an independent complaints process for anti-Semitism in the party.
US records 1,939 coronavirus deaths in one day
Record daily figure of 1,939 deaths brings the total number in the United States to 12,722.
Gaza: Number of coronavirus cases rises to 13
New case of coronavirus recorded in Gaza, bringing total to 13.
Austria could ease lockdown measures starting next week
Austrian Chancellor says coronavirus lockdown measures could be eased starting April 14.
Rouhani: Countries should pressure US to lift sanctions
Iranian President speaks to French counterpart, says friendly countries should pressure US to lift its "cruel and one-sided" sanctions.
France records highest daily death toll from coronavirus
France reports 833 additional deaths from coronavirus, its highest daily toll since the epidemic began.
Death toll from coronavirus rises to 58
Death toll from coronavirus in Israel rises to 58. A total of 8,904 cases have been confirmed.
Likud and Blue and White disagree on sovereignty, appointment of judges
Despite positive meeting between Netanyahu and Gantz, the coalition negotiations are stuck.
PA's coronavirus cases rise to 234
PA confirms 17 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 234.
Iran to gradually ease coronavirus restrictions
Iranian President announces the restrictions imposed on the public would be eased gradually in the coming weeks.
Libya's former interim Prime Minister dies from coronavirus
Mahmoud Jibril, former head of rebel government that overthrew Muammar Qaddafi in 2011, dies in Cairo after contracting COVID-19.
Partial closure to be announced in additional cities
Government to declare "restricted area" in neighborhoods in Jerusalem, communities in Judea and Samaria, and several cities.
British Prime Minister admitted to hospital
British PM Boris Johnson admitted to hospital as precautionary step, 10 days after testing positive for coronavirus.
Iran's parliament speaker tests positive for coronavirus
Ali Larijani becomes latest high-ranking Iranian official to contract COVID-19.
Abbas extends state of emergency over coronavirus
PA chairman extends state of emergency for another 30 days due to spread of COVID-19.
Biden calls for easing of sanctions on Iran due to coronavirus pandemic
Democratic presidential frontrunner argues Trump's policy vis-a-vis Iran has backfired and sanctions should be lifted.
Netanyahu tests negative for coronavirus, will remain in isolation
Netanyahu tested for coronavirus after Health Minister Yaakov Litzman diagnosed with the virus.
Trump tests negative for coronavirus a second time
Trump's physician announces the President has been tested again to determine whether he had been infected by the coronavirus.
Rouhani deplores US sanctions amid coronavirus outbreak
Iranian President: The Americans did not learn from this difficult situation and did not lift the illegal and cruel sanctions.
US: At least 928 new deaths from coronavirus, highest single-day total
At least 928 new coronavirus deaths reported in the US, the most reported deaths in a day since the start of the outbreak.
Health Minister and his wife diagnosed with coronavirus
Minister Yaakov Litzman and his wife are feeling well and will be in isolation. Anyone who has come in contact with them will be notified.
Sanders: Lift sanctions on Iran to reduce human suffering
Democratic presidential hopeful again calls on administration to lift the sanctions on Iran as it fights the coronavirus.
Six Security Council members condemn North Korea's missile tests
European members of UN Security Council describe North Korea's recent missile tests as "provocative actions."
Pompeo: US may consider easing sanctions on Iran
Secretary of State says US may consider easing sanctions on Iran to help fight coronavirus.
