New York state could reopen after May 15
Governor Andrew Cuomo says manufacturing and construction could restart in mid-May following coronavirus lockdown.
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'CNN is fake news, don’t talk to me'
Watch: Trump rips reporters during White House daily briefing on coronavirus.
Iranian general threatens: We'll destroy US warships
Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards says Iran will destroy US warships if its security is threatened in the Persian Gulf.
Turkey's coronavirus cases pass 100,000
Turkey reports 101,790 case of coronavirus, with the death toll climbing to 2,491.
US coronavirus cases rise to 879,430
Number of cases of coronavirus in the United States rises to 879,430, with 49,769 deaths.
Abbas: If Israel annexes any land - all agreements will be cancelled
PA chairman says agreements with Israel and the US will be "absolutely null" if Israel annexes any part of Judea and Samaria.
Jordan mulling resumption of curfew in some areas
Jordan says it could resume a curfew in southern governorates following violations of public health and safety instructions.
PA spokesman: The US has no right to decide our fate
Nabil Abu Rudeineh blasts Pompeo who said that “annexation is an Israeli decision.”
Two New York cats test positive for coronavirus
Two pet cats in New York state test positive for COVID-19, likely contracted it from people in their households or neighborhoods.
US believes Iran successfully launched satellite into orbit
Pompeo says Iran should be held accountable for launch of military satellite which violated UN Security Council resolution.
US death toll from coronavirus tops 47,000
US deaths from coronavirus total 47,050, according to Reuters tally.
PA to push for international peace conference
PA to ask Russian President to support international conference for peace in the Middle East.
US: Number of coronavirus cases surpasses 800,000
Johns Hopkins University reports 824,147 cases of COVID-19 and 44,999 deaths.
Suspect in attack on German synagogue charged
German prosecutors charge suspect in Yom Kippur attack on synagogue in Halle with murder and attempted murder.
Report: Netanyahu offered five ministerial portfolios to Labor MKs
Netanyahu's attempts to form a government without Benny Gantz reportedly continued until the very last minute.
Trump wishes North Korean leader well
US President says he wishes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un well following speculation that he is in declining health.
Austrian ministers to forego a month's salary amid pandemic
Austrian government announces ministers will donate their April salaries to organizations involved in the fight against COVID-19.
Report: North Korean leader in grave danger following surgery
US monitoring intelligence that Kim Jong Un is in grave danger after undergoing surgery.
Accused Monsey attacker deemed unfit to stand trial
Judge rules that Grafton Thomas, accused of carrying out attack at Hanukkah celebration in Monsey, is not mentally fit to stand trial.
PLO official blasts new Israeli government
Saeb Erekat says Netanyahu-Gantz government is a threat to peace, security and stability in the Middle East.
Syria claims: Israel carried out an air strike
Syrian media report that Israeli aircraft carried out an air strike near the city of Palmyra. Israel not commenting.
Death toll from coronavirus rises to 179
Two coronavirus carriers pass away at the Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem.
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.
