Elad Benari

Italy reports more than 3,000 new coronavirus cases in one day

Italy reports 3,590 additional cases of the coronavirus, its biggest one-day increase since the outbreak began.

Biden vows to pick a woman as his running mate

In televised debate, former VP commits to pick a woman as his running mate. Sanders says he will "in all likelihood" do the same.

New York City schools to close due to coronavirus

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces schools in the city will be closed until April 20.

Khamenei's adviser contracts coronavirus

Ali Akbar Velayati, top adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, under quarantine after contracting COVID-19.

Canadian PM's wife tests positive for coronavirus

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, wife of Justin Trudeau, tests positive for COVID-19 and will remain in isolation. PM not exhibiting symptoms.

MLB, NHL cancel games amid coronavirus outbreak

Major League Baseball cancels Spring Training and delays start of the season, while National Hockey League suspends 2019-2020 season.

US hits Iran-backed militia in Iraq

US strikes five weapons storage facilities belonging to Iranian-backed militia in retaliation for rocket attack on a base north of Baghdad.

Netanyahu to Gantz: Supporters of terrorism will not be part of the government

PM invites Gantz to meeting with the goal of forming a national emergency government.

State Department changes description of Arabs residing in eastern Jerusalem

State Department now calls Palestinian Arabs residing in eastern Jerusalem “Arab residents” or “non-Israeli citizens”.

Iranian Vice President contracts coronavirus

Iranian senior Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri becomes latest high-ranking official to contract COVID-19.

US and British soldier killed in Iraq rocket attack

Three killed in rocket attack on Iraqi military base. Hours later, retaliatory strikes target pro-Iranian militia in neighboring Syria.

Italy orders closure of shops amid coronavirus outbreak

Italian Prime Minister orders all shops closed except for supermarkets, food stores and chemists.

Biden wins Mississippi, Missouri and Michigan primaries

Former US Vice President projected to win in three of six states which held primaries, including Michigan which hands out 125 delegates.

Number of coronavirus cases in PA rises to 30

PA reports new case of coronavirus in Bethlehem, bringing the total number of cases to 30.

Balad chairman to attend meeting with Blue and White

Blue and White will try to convince Joint List party to agree to minority government which they will support from the outside.

Soldiers thwart attempted terrorist attack in Binyamin region

IDF soldiers identify terrorists preparing to throw firebombs, open fire at them and arrest them.

British health minister tests positive for coronavirus

British MP Nadine Dorries, a minister in the health department, tests positive for coronavirus, is in self-isolation.

First case of coronavirus recorded in Turkey

Male Turkish citizen tests positive for coronavirus after returning from Europe.

Report: Peretz sought to become Knesset Speaker - and was rejected

Labor chairman reportedly asked Blue and White to be appointed Knesset Speaker, but Gantz rejected the request.

IAEA head: Iran continuing to provide access to nuclear facilities

IAEA director general says Iran providing inspectors with access to its active nuclear facilities, despite stepping back from nuclear deal.

Report: MK Gabi Ashkenazi opposes minority government

Senior Blue and White leader reportedly opposes government supported by Joint List, but won't vote against it.

Number of coronavirus cases in PA rises to 26

PA “health ministry” reports new case of novel coronavirus in the city of Bethlehem.

Iran reports highest single-day death toll from coronavirus

Iran's health ministry reports 49 new deaths from coronavirus, the highest toll within 24 hours since the start of the outbreak.

Report: Netanyahu sending messengers to Amir Peretz

PM and his associates reportedly have been sending emissaries to convince Labor leader to join a Likud-led government.

Oregon Governor declares state of emergency over coronavirus

Oregon Governor Kate Brown declares state of emergency after number of coronavirus cases in the state doubled to 14.

First death from coronavirus recorded in Egypt

German tourist dies from COVID-19 in Sinai resort, marking the first death from the epidemic in Africa.

Arab League urges donations for UNRWA

Arab League chief calls on donor states to help fill the large gap in funding of UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”.

IRGC head: Coronavirus could be a biological attack by the US

Hossein Salami, head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards: Coronvirus may be the product of the American biological invasion.

Abbas declares state of emergency over coronavirus

PA chairman declares 30-day state of emergency after coronavirus cases reported in Bethlehem.

Pompeo: Iran must fully cooperate with IAEA

US Secretary of State responds to report which said that Iran is failing to cooperate with IAEA inspectors.

Adviser to Iran's Foreign Minister dies from coronavirus

Hossein Sheikholeslam becomes the third Iranian government figure to die as a result of COVID-19.

Homes of Rina Shnerb's murderers demolished

IDF demolishes homes of two terrorists from squad that carried out attack near Dolev last August.

UN chief chooses Swiss diplomat to head UNRWA

Arab report: Philippe Lazzarini to serve as next commissioner-general of UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”.

Amazon offers Palestinian Arabs free shipping following uproar

Amazon extends offer of free shipping to areas of Judea and Samaria controlled by the PA after PA threatens legal action.

Report: Syrian air defense systems activated against Israeli missiles

Syrian media reports: Air defense systems activated in Homs and Quneitra. Israeli aircraft reportedly seen over the area.

Iranian judoka to represent new country in Olympics

Saeid Mollaei, who fled Iran in dispute over competing against Israelis, to represent Mongolia at Tokyo Olympics.

94% of votes counted: Right-wing bloc - 58 seats, left-wing bloc - 55

Likud currently has 36 seats and Blue and White has 32.

PA denounces mention of sovereignty in Netanyahu's post-election speech

PA "foreign ministry" says Netanyahu's comments on annexation “should worry not only the Palestinians, but the entire world".

Assad announces parliamentary elections in April

Syrian President says parliamentary elections will be held on April 13 in areas of the country controlled by the government.

The offer received by Orly Levy-Abekasis

Likud reportedly proposed to Gesher chairwoman that she join a coalition in exchange for promoting her father's candidacy for President.