Coronavirus

Rabin's grandson wishes coronavirus on Netanyahu

Yonatan Ben Artzi causes uproar posting tweet against PM: 'Those who use coronavirus for politics deserve coronavirus.'

IDU continues missing person search despite coronavirus crisis

Search crews continue to spearhead search for 24 year old Asaf Brooke, who went missing on March 11; Search today focused on open areas.

How will Israelis return to school after Passover?

Education Ministry presents plan to resume schools gradually following Passover, beginning with special education institutions.

'I thought I wasn't going to see my girls grow up'

Watch: Tara Jane Langston, who posted a video of herself in intensive care being treated for COVID-19, speaks with Sky News

Boris Johnson's persistent fever 'very concerning': Dr. Siegel

British PM Boris Johnson admitted to ICU after 10 days of coronavirus symptoms; Dr. Marc Siegel responds.

US Agudath Yisroel head Rabbi Yaakov Perlow dies of coronavirus

Directs message to Jewry: 'We cannot behave how we did last week or two weeks ago. We’re told Jewish law is that we must listen to doctors.'

Former Chief Rabbi hospitalized with coronavirus

Rabbi Eliyahu Bakshi Doron, former Rishon Letzion, is being treated in Shaarei Tzedek hospital in Jerusalem.

Gabi Ashkenazi in Bnei Brak: 'We're doing exciting, holy work'

Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chairman meets with Bnei Brak Mayor and city emergency Chief of Staff Gen. (Res.) Roni Numa.

Final decision:

Complete lockdown from 7:00p.m., curfew from 3:00p.m. Wednesday

Government approves lockdown measures, forcing citizens indoors beginning Wednesday afternoon.

'They put us in this ghetto and washed their hands of us'

Bnei Brak residents describe failure of gov't to provide adequate health services in coronavirus crisis. 'Did we bring the virus to Israel?'

Israeli company to produce millions of face masks

Contract with Defense Ministry will eliminate dependence on foreign suppliers.

Sara Netanyahu initiates project to help elderly

Sara Netanyahu initiates 'Embracing the Elderly,' connecting youth movements to weaker populations to lessen the loneliness.

Emergency flight to bring Israelis home stranded in Argentina

Israeli embassy urges Israelis in Argentina to register for flight home. 'We don't know when there will be new flights again.'

Passover preparations in the IDF

Hundreds of soldiers recruited to take the place of the reservists who usually prepare for Passover on the bases.

New 'TakeAction' program helps emergency services, nonprofits

Jerusalem College of Technology launches initiative to develop tech solutions for emergency services, vulnerable populations, amid outbreak.

Chief Rabbis release special Passover guidelines

Chief Rabbis stress Zoom is not permitted on first and last days of Passover, give instructions regarding pre-Passover preparations.

Lab workers wed in 'coronavirus wedding'

Thanks to Magen David Adom's 'wish ambulance,' Orit and Peter wed in a happy and emotional ceremony in northern Israel.

Gateshead rabbi passes away from coronavirus

Rabbi Yaakov Kaufman contracted the virus on Purim and had appeared to make a full recovery before his condition suddenly deteriorated.

British PM remains in intensive care

British PM Johnson remains in intensive care, but does not require a ventilator, BBC report says.

Israeli agriculture in wake of coronavirus

Ze'ev After of Alei Bodek speaks about the blow local industries have taken and how he hopes to save his business through direct marketing.

Israelis on unpaid leave launch app to fight coronavirus in US

A new app, called COVUNITY, can help monitor coronavirus epidemic and predict outbreaks.

Fighting for the rights of Jews in New York

Arutz Sheva speaks with NY Republican candidate for Congress Cindy Grosz about politics in days of coronavirus.

From Hebrew press: 'Enlightened' pogrom against Israel's haredim

Number of coronavirus deaths rises to 60

95 year old COVID-19 patient passes away at Ichilov Medical Center.

Corona & domestic violence

'Victims quarantined with their abusers'

Amudim CEO tells Arutz Sheva of a surge in distress calls from abuse victims & the the initiative to offer assistance to the entire public.

Haredi soldiers recite mourner's prayer for coronavirus victims

Jews from Israel & abroad can send names of relatives to soldiers who are permitted to pray in the required quorum of ten.

Mumbai slum death raises fears of huge virus outbreak

Coronavirus victim from a slum area where close to a million live in cramped, unsanitary conditions.

Government to tighten lockdown?

At Tuesday morning meeting, Israeli government expected to discuss extending Passover lockdown orders.

US rabbis: Stay home for Passover

Revising previous guidance, Orthodox groups say no shared Passover seders should take place.

Brazilian minister hints at Chinese 'plan for world domination'

Chinese embassy in Brazil demands explanation for 'highly racist' tweet from Brazil's education minister.

Rich humans created coronavirus, TV host says

Argentinean journalist said the coronavirus was created by rich Americans and Israelis.

Gaza: Number of coronavirus cases rises to 13

New case of coronavirus recorded in Gaza, bringing total to 13.

Austria could ease lockdown measures next week

Austrian Chancellor says coronavirus lockdown measures could be eased starting April 14.

US records 1,150 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours

There are now more than 366,000 cases of coronavirus in the United States with a death toll of 10,783.

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.

BDS founder 'permits' coronavirus vaccine invented by Israel

Founder of BDS movement: If Israel invents a vaccine for COVID-19, it can be given to those who support BDS.

Number of coronavirus cases in PA rises to 253

Palestinian Arab who works in Israel found to have contracted COVID-19.

8,500 Passover meals delivered to vulnerable New Yorkers

UJA-Federation of New York providing more than 8,500 free Passover seder meals and kits to most impacted New York households.

France records highest daily death toll from coronavirus

France reports 833 additional deaths from coronavirus, its highest daily toll since the epidemic began.

Trump and Biden discuss coronavirus response

Trump says he had a "friendly" conversation with former VP about the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Watch: White House briefing on coronavirus

Watch as the members of the coronavirus task force hold a press briefing.

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.

Happy Passover! The Israel Philharmonic sends special greeting

The Israeli Philharmonic prepared a special presentation for the Passover holiday in light of the ongoing crisis.

Argentinean journalist:

'Coronavirus was created by rich Americans and Israelis'

Tomás Méndez: 'Richest of the world, some born in US, others in Israel, another in Europe, are owners of your life, who created this virus.'

British PM moved to intensive care

Condition of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson worsens as he receives treatment for coronavirus.

Coronavirus: 57 dead, 8,904 known infected

Death toll from coronavirus in Israel rises to 57, while number of diagnosed patients is 8,904.

Netanyahu announces lockdown until Friday

Closure to last from 4 pm tomorrow until 7 AM Friday. Citizens will not be allowed to leave their homes on Seder night.

The Coronavirus and Post-Modern Philosophy

Experimental coronavirus drug arrives in Israel from Japan

Israeli embassy in Japan worked to make Israel among first countries to receive drug to be tested at Hadassah and Ichilov hospitals.

Leading Israeli mathematics philosopher dies from coronavirus

Professor Mark Steiner, prominent professor and expert on the philosophy of mathematics and physics, passes away at 77.

Travel between cities to be banned

Government to approve measure banning travel between cities before Passover Seder, travel between neighborhoods in major cities.

Coronavirus-free downloads

Prolific author tells Arutz Sheva: 'I use coronavirus as example of how G-d calls on us to recognize His Kingship.'

4 coronavirus patients die at Shaarei Tzedek, Icholov hospitals

Death toll from coronavirus in Israel rises to 55.

'Virus doesn't discriminate and neither should we'

Health Minister Litzman condemns Ramat Gan's decision to erect fence to keep haredim out.

AID Group & BGI will help PA fight coronavirus

Emergency testing laboratory to perform 3,000 daily coronavirus tests for Gaza and Palestinian Authority residents.

School won't resume after Passover

Public Health Services head says exit strategy isn't 'continuous line,' things won't reopen one after the other immediately after Passover.

First shipment of medical supplies from China touches down

On board - 20 tons of vital equipment including ventilators, masks, protective clothing.

European rabbis 'meet' to discuss how to help communities

Conference of European Rabbis hosts emergency virtual Standing Committee meeting ahead of Passover.

Helping Yad Sarah: From Monaco to Israel with love

Philanthropist Aaron Frenkel explains the important need for ventilators and oxygenators, and promises to double any donation to Yad Sarah.

Doubling rate highest in Modi'in Illit

Efrat still has highest coronavirus rate per 100,000, while Modi'in Illit has highest doubling rate.