![]() Bennett expected to be released from hospital tomorrowYamina chairman Naftali Bennett, hospitalized at Sheba Hospital following neck pain: 'It went well. I'll be released tomorrow please G-d.'.![]() Decisions on easing closure - only on ThursdayCoronavirus cabinet convenes, but decisions regarding practical easing of closure will not be made today, given fear of Sukkot morbidity.![]() 'Violations by senior officials prove they don't believe in predatory policy'Internal medicine and gastroenterology specialist: 'All these good people just don't really believe in paralyzing all residents of Israel.'![]() Steps to exit second lockdown7-stage program presented to ministers for incrementally leaving lockdown but allowing economy activity, returning to kindergarten studies.![]() No way around it, a properly constructed sukkah is a closed spaceHealth Minister Yuli Edelstein, Internal Security Minister Amir Ohana, Acting Police Superintendent Moti Cohen tour Tel Aviv.![]() Gamzu: 'I recommended not closing country'COVID-19 coordinator says hermetic closure will lead to more significant reduction in morbidity: 'Government decision is message to public.'![]() Israeli physicians, scientists to hold anti-lockdown demonstration'Doctors and scientists demand halt to closure, the decision of which to impose is based on zero transparent information to the public.'![]() Corona closure: All the restrictions and exceptionsGov't approves new regulations, including restriction of 500 meters from home. Public sector work will be reduced.![]() Hospital directors: No need for a full closureSome directors invited to cabinet meeting say full closure is unnecessary. Minister Edelstein threatens to withdraw his proposal.![]() Health Ministry recommends closure on holidaysSenior HM official: 'We're in direction of national epidemic, even in green cities. Therefore, traffic light model currently cannot work.'![]() MK Moshe Gafni: 'Why is there a closure only in our cities?'Degel Hatorah Chair: 'The haredi public's mood is despondent on an unprecedented level; the feeling is they deal with us unfairly.'![]() Coronavirus hits 8200 Intelligence UnitMore than a hundred unit soldiers rest positive, number in isolation steadily rising. Health Ministry: We're approaching need for closure.![]() Clashes between protesters and police in JerusalemHundreds of haredim protest closures imposed by city.![]() MK Betzalel Smotrich in Betar Illit: 'Without full partnership this won't work'Yamina MK visits War Room in Betar Illit, which faces closure and increase in morbidity, and returns with some insights.![]() Hebrew University researchers recommend tightening restrictions next weekDecision early next week on tightening preventive measures including full closure: 'There is evidence of some stabilization in spread.'![]() '40 percent of patients from Arab population'Shaare Zedek Hospital President unfazed by rising number of carriers and estimates: 'I don't think we'll reach need for closure.'![]() Health Ministry's new demands for closuresHealth Ministry demands reportedly include full closure in Modi'in Illit and Ramla, closure of 5 neighborhoods in Jerusalem.![]() Jerusalem Mayor: Closure will turn neighborhoods into coronavirus incubatorsJerusalem Mayor warns Health Ministry measures to combat coronavirus in haredi neighborhoods may only worsen situation.![]() Gov't considering imposing closures on 9 cities across Israel9 areas under consideration are Modi'in Illit, Ramla, Beit Shemesh, Lod, Jerusalem, Kiryat Malachi, Bnei Brak, Ashdod and Raanana.![]() Schools still closed? Something's fishy...Is public Torah study, at the very least, not an essential to our faith, and moreover, to our very existence? Opinion![]() 70% of COVID-19 carriers in Israel infected by visitors from USStudy concludes just 5% of virus carriers who arrived in Israel were responsible for spreading up to 80% of infections.![]() Bennett to Netanyahu: Open the economy and education systemIn talk with PM, DM Bennett asserts that damage of closure on Israelis' livelihoods is infinitely larger than its medical benefit.![]() Researchers call cemetery closures 'utterly wrong and unfortunate'Hebrew University researchers argue economy should not be halted, closure policy could be replaced by measures to prevent virus spread.![]() Closure on Bnei Brak and Jerusalem to be reinstatedMinisterial Committee convenes at 1:00 pm to discuss resumption of closure. At same time, patients taken to hotels.![]() 9,000 police, hundreds of soldiers deploy across countryPolice to intensify enforcement with focus on checkpoints, inspections, patrols within cities, city exits and interurban space.![]() Coronavirus: 57 dead, 8,904 known infectedDeath toll from coronavirus in Israel rises to 57, while number of diagnosed patients is 8,904.![]() Partial closure to be announced in additional citiesGovernment to declare "restricted area" in neighborhoods in Jerusalem, communities in Judea and Samaria, and several cities.![]() Hadassah pediatrician infected; two children placed in isolationHospital notes that doctor also worked in Leumit health fund and clinic where he operated was closed due to contact with COVID-19 patient.![]() IDF announces general closure of Judea and Samaria on election dayDuring the closure, passage will be allowed only in humanitarian, medical, and exceptional cases, subject to the army's approval.![]() Reaction to rocket fire: Erez Crossing closedSecurity establishment stops entry of Gaza merchants into Israel and reduce fishing area in Gaza in response to rocket fire at Israel.![]() Independent Chicago Jewish Star newspaper closesIndependent family-run newspaper publishes final edition due to industrywide decline in advertising.![]() General closure on Judea and Samaria on PurimIsrael to impose general closure on Judea and Samaria during Purim holiday, Crossings to Gaza will be closed as well.![]() IDF imposes closure on Judea-SamariaPalestinian Arab entry into Israel will not be allowed during Shavuot with the exception of humanitarian cases.![]() Ya'alon Orders Closure on HevronFollowing kidnapping of three students, Defense Minister orders closure on the Hevron area, border crossings to Gaza be closed.![]() IDF Imposes Closure on PA-Assigned AreasDefense Minister Moshe Yaalon orders that the IDF impose a general closure on the Judea and Samaria over Yom Kippur.![]() IDF Imposes Passover Closure on PA AreasIDF imposes a general closure on PA-assigned areas ahead of the Passover holiday. It will be in effect until Tuesday at 11:59 p.m.![]() IDF Imposes Closure on PA Areas During Yom KippurIDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz decides on a general closure of PA-assigned areas during Yom Kippur.![]() IDF Imposes Closure on PA-Controlled AreasAs it goes on high alert for Passover, the IDF imposes a closure on the PA-controlled areas of Judea and Samaria.![]() IDF Alert Prompts Closure on PA-Controlled AreasAs part of the preparations for the Arab “Land Day”, a general closure was imposed on the PA-controlled areas of Judea and Samaria.![]() Gaza Imposes Closure on Its Own DoctorsArab NGO says Hamas forbade members of medical delegation from participating in eastern Jerusalem conference. |