Coronavirus in Israel: 7,040 new cases, 1,569 deaths
The number of cases of COVID-19 continues to climb and the number of active cases is approaching 70,000.
Arutz Sheva political correspondent
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Former MK Ilan Gilon diagnosed with coronavirus
Former Meretz MK hospitalized at Tel Hashomer Hospital. "Do not worry, I am in good hands."
Smotrich:
'If Netanyahu doesn't fire Mandelblit, he deserves incapacity'
'Anyone who thus belittles the 1.5 million voters who elected him, allows AG to humiliate, trample him is simply not worthy of their trust.'
Council of Sages: Prayers only in open space
Shas Movement Council of Sages instruction: 'All prayers should be held in open spaces, and no prayers should be held indoors at all.'
New in Israel: 5G technology now operative
Pelephone, Partner, Hot have all been granted licenses to operate using 5G.
Knesset to discuss restricting demonstrations
Constitution Committee to discuss possibility of restricting demonstrators to a distance of up to one kilometer from their homes.
Justice Minister asserts haredim are to blame for COVID-19
Avi Nissenkorn: Reason for coronavirus is something that started in the haredi and Arab population, but is now in the entire country.
Rabbi Amar issues Yom Kippur coronavirus ruling
Rishon LeZion and Rabbi of Jerusalem Rabbi Shlomo Amar instructs patients over age of 65 with symptoms to eat normally on Yom Kippur.
Shas MK: 'No comparison between anti-government demonstrators, Yom Kippur prayers'
MK Bosso (Shas) attacked anti-government protesters, accused them of undermining national discipline in the fight against the coronavirus.
Religious Blue & White MK: Don't enter synagogues on Yom Kippur
MK Tehila Friedman of Blue and White warns religious community of Israel not to enter synagogues on holiest day of the Jewish year.
Opposition slams lockdown: 'A devastating, illogical decision'
Opposition parties strongly criticize gov't decision to impose full lockdown for 2 weeks, say they will fight decision in Constitution Cmte.
MK Moshe Gafni relates: 'I had no idea I was having a stroke'
MK Gafni relates the miraculous events that led to the catheterization procedure that saved his life.
Chief Rabbi: Same rules must apply to both protests and prayers
Rabbi Lau concedes that synagogues can be shut on Yom Kippur - as long as demonstrations are restricted too.
Interior Minister Aryeh Deri: Synagogues must remain open on Yom Kippur
For the remainder of lockdown, Deri concedes that prayers will be held outdoors only - as long as protests are also restricted.
Osnat Mark and Sharren Haskel initiate 'Nir Barkat Law'
New bill seeks to limit political use MKs make of their private money and set reporting obligations, to reduce advantage of wealthy MKs.
MK Betzalel Smotrich:
'Supreme Court silences rabbis and Right'
MK Betzalel Smotrich deplores Supreme Court decision to discipline Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu.
Shas MK diagnosed with coronavirus
MK Moshe Arbel tests positive for coronavirus. He was last in the Knesset on September 16.
Bennett in Ashdod: A great miracle happened here
MK Bennett near scene of rocket fall in Ashdod: It is possible to create a different reality here.
Minister Peretz intervenes:
Problem of yeshiva students solved
Demand by Minister Rabbi Rafi Peretz accepted: Post H.S.and hesder yeshiva students may stay in yeshiva until Yom Kippur, then return home.
Mahane Yehuda, Jerusalem's open-air market, to remain open during lockdown
Jerusalem mayor announces largest market in region will remain open during lockdown, praises change of policy.
World Synagogue Organization: 'Better to pray outside during High Holidays'
'Infection rates are at their highest, spending lengthy amounts of time in synagogues may present a risk,' organization says.
Lockdown starting Friday
MK Naftali Bennett: Hammer's blow to hundreds of thousands of self-employed and unemployed
Yamina chairman demands that Netanyahu formulate a clear plan to exit the quarantine.
Shofar blasted in Kfar Shiloach 84 years after '36 riots
84 years after Jews expelled from area, shofar blasts were heard again in the old synagogue in the 'Yemenite Village' of eastern Jerusalem.
Tourism Minister: I will vote against a full lockdown
"A full closure of the entire country during the holidays is too extreme a move and has economic implications," says Minister Asaf Zamir.
Ministers expected to oppose lockdown plan: 'Extreme and insane'
Economy Min. Peretz promises to vote against lockdown, says 'economic coronavirus plague no less severe' than actual plague.
'Stop the funding for terrorists'
Widow of Baruch Mizrahi speaks after Military Court accepts her appeal and rules that her husband's murderer will pay more compensation.
Shas MK: Why can't 30 people pray outside?
MK Michael Malchieli criticizes the attitude toward the haredi public during the coronavirus crisis.
'The coronavirus is hurting everyone, we must stop its spread'
Netanyahu denies Arab or haredi towns were singled out for designation as 'red' cities, says serious measures needed to contain pandemic.
MK Betzalel Smotrich in Mitzpe Kramim: 'We don't evacuate communities, period'
"The residents of Mitzpe Kramim were sent there by the government, which has an obligation to find a solution for them."
Protesters in Jerusalem clash with police, 12 arrested
Protesters outside the PM's Residence in Jerusalem try to break through a police blockade, resulting in clashes.
'I was so angry I threw my cell phone on the couch'
Former Justice Minister suggests that the residents of Mitzpe Kramim fight the impending demolition of their homes through legislation.
Amir Ohana at Mitzpe Kramim:
'We'll struggle to the last drop of our political blood'
Minister Amir Ohana and MK Amit Halevi arrive at Mitzpe Kramim. MK Halevi: 'We're here so no stone in this charming settlement will move.'
Minister Akunis in Samaria:
'I'll advance sovereignty with all my might'
Samaria Council opens year with 22,000 students. Mayor Yossi Dagan: 'Government headed by Netanyahu deserves right to apply sovereignty.'
Moshe Lion: 'Parents are rightfully concerned' over school year
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion says 98% of students arrived at school, parents are 'rightfully concerned.'
Goldin family:
'Netanyahu makes peace in exchange for dollars for Hamas'
Lieutenant Hadar Goldin's parents furious over ceasefire agreement with Hamas.
'I went to the parking lot and couldn't believe my eyes'
Resident of French Hill neighborhood discusses the vandalism of cars in the neighborhoods with Arabic slogans.
New team of ministers will work out plan for Uman pilgrimages
PM Netanyahu taps Min. Ze'ev Elkin to head team of ministers charged with reaching agreement on travel to Uman, Ukraine.
Likud: 'Gabi Ashkenazi knew nothing about Abraham Accords'
Likud slams Blue and White statements: 'Laughable' for Blue and White to present change in policy as their own doing.
Knesset discussion of Law of Return amendment delayed
MK Smotrich agrees to delay debate on amendment, says future of Jewish nation more important than politics. 'I'll work to advance this law.'
Deputy Minister of Internal Security tests positive for coronavirus
Knesset Sergeant-at-Arms informed that Deputy Minister Gadi Yevarkan tested positive for coronavirus.
