NY Mayor de Blasio considering curfew amidst George Floyd protests
New York mayor says he is discussing imposing curfew as city faces protests, looting, attacks on police during anti-racism demonstrations.
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Study: Ancient Israelites used cannabis in Temple worship
Burned cannabis remains found on alter of First-Temple era Jewish shrine in Tel Arad, suggesting widespread cultic use of the drug.
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Synagogue vandalized during protests over George Floyd's death
Anti-Israel graffiti found on one of Los Angeles' oldest synagogues on the same day as mass protests over police killing of man in custody.
Netanyahu offers Brazil help with coronavirus outbreak
PM speaks with Brazilian President Bolsonaro, offers cooperation with Brazilian industries, access to Israeli experts in fighting COVID-19.
Half of English-speakers, 90% of French-speakers support sovereignty
Poll finds plurality of English-speakers, overwhelming majority of French-speakers in Israel support application of sovereignty.
Cyber attacks against Israeli attempts to produce COVID-19 vaccine
Cyber attacks on Israeli institutions working on coronavirus treatments and vaccines,with intent to sabotage efforts to fight the disease.
EU condemns Iranian call for 'final solution' against Israel
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell calls Iranian supreme leader's threats against Israel a 'threat to peace.'
'No reason for concern' over Iranian cyber attack
National Cyber Security Authority says Iranian hacking of hundreds of Israeli websites was a 'superficial attack'.'
Senator Cruz: Justice Department should investigate de Blasio's statements about Jews
Texas Senator condemns New York mayor for 'gleeful tweet about sending cops after Jews.'
Ambassador Ron Dermer: Apply sovereignty quickly because Biden may win
Israeli Ambassador to US says Israeli government must act on applying Israeli law before US Presidential election.
Bennett: Iran leaving Syria, but could come back if Israel let's up
Outgoing Defense Minister Naftali Bennett holds ceremony to mark turnover of ministry to Benny Gantz.
Knesset swearing-in postponed
Netanyahu, Gantz agree to postpone swearing-in of new government from tonight until Sunday.
Trump tested for coronavirus after personal valet tests positive
Member of military unit which works closely with the president contracts coronavirus. Trump, Pence continue to test negative for the disease
MKs violate coronavirus restrictions at Knesset plenum
During Knesset session, MKs crowd each other without wearing masks, violating social distancing rules.
Looking to hold a circumcision ceremony in Israel? Here's what you need to know
Ministry sets new guidelines for allowing Brit Milah ceremonies, allows 19 attendees including baby, mohel. All food must be catered.
Israel to donate $60 million to coronavirus fight
Netanyahu pledges $60 million at EU-led conference aimed at fighting coronavirus.
Saudi shows feature Jewish characters, urge ties with Israel
Ramadan shows depicting Jewish life in the 1940s, character calling for business ties with Israel, causing controversy over 'normalization.'
Russian PM tests positive for coronavirus
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin enters self-isolation after informing President Vladimir Putin of his positive COVID-19 diagnosis.
Sbarro bomber kicked off social media platforms
Following ADL complaint, Twitter, Instagram remove accounts of Ahlam Tamimi, the terrorist behind the murder of 15 civilians in pizza store.
Coronavirus drug proves effective against virus, company says
Biotech company Gilead Sciences says government study shows its remdesivir drug helps patients recover from coronavirus faster.
22 dead from coronavirus at Amsterdam Jewish nursing home
One fifth of all residents at Jewish nursing home die from coronavirus over one month.
Israelis sing 'Ma Nishtana' from their balconies
Despite coronavirus lockdown, Israelis find way to share festive communal spirit on seder night.
France: 1,400 coronavirus deaths in one day
France sees highest number of fatalities over 24-hour period yet as total deaths surpass 10,000, infections surpass 100,000.
British PM Boris Johnson moved to intensive care
Condition of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson worsens as he receives treatment for coronavirus.
Watch: Queen Elizabeth delivers speech on coronavirus
In a rare address, Queen Elizabeth II will speak to the public about the novel coronavirus and Britain's response.
US to face 'hardest and saddest' two weeks
US Surgeon General Jerome Adams says America facing 'our Pearl Harbor, our 9/11 moment.'
US unemployment claims climb to 6.6 million
Weekly unemployment claims set new record of nearly 10 times previous record as economy reacts to coronavirus crisis.
Israel offers foreign airlines Ramon Airport to store planes
Israel's southern airport offered as location to store aircraft until coronavirus crisis passes.
Number of coronavirus cases in Israel rises to 4,247
Confirmed cases of coronavirus shoot over 4,000 as death toll rises to 15. 74 patients are in serious condition.
Gantz appointed Knesset Speaker
Blue and White leader voted in as Knesset Speaker 74-18 as his party falls apart.
Number of coronavirus patients rises to 2,369
Number of confirmed coronavirus cases increases by over 400 Wednesday. 39 patients are in serious condition. 5 have died.
Trump: Closing economy could kill more people than coronavirus
US President says country is not 'built to be shut down,' does not want cure to be worse than coronavirus disease.
67-year-old woman dies from coronavirus
Second confirmed death from coronavirus recorded after woman with underlying condition passes away in the hospital.
Bernie Sanders may drop out of presidential race
Vermont Senator 'assessing' his campaign after devastating loss in Florida primary.
British Chief Rabbi announces closure of United Synagogue amid coronavirus epidemic
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis says Torah obligation to protect life transcends other considerations in closing of synagogues throughout Britain
Statewide curfew in New Jersey over coronavirus
Al restaurants and theaters in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut ordered closed until further notice over coronavirus.
Canada closes its borders
Prime Minister Trudeau announces new rules barring non-citizens from entering Canada in response to coronavirus pandemic.
President to task Gantz with forming government
Blue and White leader to receive first chance to form government, expected to pursue minority government with outside Arab support.
New York Mayor declares state of emergency
Mayor Bill de Blasio signs order halving number of people permitted in restaurants as confirmed cases of coronavirus double in NYC.
Gantz agrees to discuss formation of unity government
Blue and White leader expresses openness to unity government to fight against coronavirus with Netanyahu.
