 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. |
