 Watch: Haredim clash with police over school closuresWith infection rate skyrocketing in haredi sector & some rabbis flouting gov't directives, police clashed with protesters in Bnei Brak. Clashes in J'lem, Ashdod during lockdown enforcement, policewoman injuredClashes erupt as police attempt to enforce lockdown restrictions in Meah Shearim, J'lem and Grodno Yeshiva in Ashdod. Is lockdown a cure that kills the patient?Lockdowns in the wrong hands threaten liberty unless meant to buy time until the population is vaccinated - what Israel is doing now. Op-ed 'How long can people last in lockdown? People have limits''Imposing rules people can't follow is folly.' Senior health official accuses gov't of pushing political interests rather than health needs. Watch: Israelis trash Corona HotelIsraeli tourists required to isolate upon return from Dubai complained they weren't notified in advance by the Min of Health - and rioted. Parents and children continue 'damages caused by lockdown' protestOrganizers: 'We are here for all those suffering from violence, depression, anxiety, and psychotic seizures.' This lockdown is meant for you: Get movingHad we known last year that nearly 12 months later we would be in a lockdown, we might have despaired, but there is much we can do right now Coronavirus Czar Nachman Ash says a March lockdown looks likelyCoronavirus czar Prof. Nachman Ash says that another lockdown is likely to be needed just when Israelis are supposed to head to the polls. Government approves extension of lockdown through end of JanuaryCabinet unanimously approves PM's request to extend lockdown by 10 days. Netanyahu: Bnei Brak wedding was bloodshedGovernment convenes to discuss extending lockdown due to high morbidity rates. Blue and White agrees to lockdown extensionBlue and White ministers to vote in favor of 7-10 day extension of total lockdown, effectively ensuring extension's passage. Netanyahu to seek 10 day extension of lockdownHealth Ministry seeks 2-week lockdown extension, Pm seeks to extend lockdown to end of January as morbidity remains high. Netanyahu: We may have to extend lockdownPrime Minister says world leaders are amazed at Israel's success in vaccinating its population, but a further lockdown may still be needed. Haredi MK Yitzhak Pindrus: No reason to open yeshivasUTJ's MK Yitzhak Pindrus condemns schools opening illegally. Six caught violating quarantine on way to visit relativesSix Arab Israelis violate quarantine, are caught by police. Senior official: Israeli economy will be fully open by MarchOfficial calls talk of mismanagement of vaccine rollout "nonsense" as government prepares to discuss extending lockdown. Ministry of Health to recommend extension of lockdownGovernment expected to convene this coming Wednesday and discuss the possibility of extending the lockdown. Liberman: Lockdown mustn't be extended by even one minuteLiberman: General lockdown intended solely to please Deri, Litzman and Gafni; in return 'they'll do whatever PM tells them.' Senior doctors ask that models deciding lockdown be revealedPublic Emergency Council for the Coronavirus Crisis: 'Desire is to have in-depth and transparent dialogue among colleagues.' Coronavirus Czar praises lockdown and vaccination programProf. Nachman Ash alims that current measures are stalling the virus's spread COVID patient caught violating quarantine and lockdownWatch: Police checkpoint nets coronavirus patient driving on Route 44, near Kfar Chabad. Watch: COVID-positive man caught trying to violate quarantinePolice catch coronavirus-carrier in the act as he tries to leave his home for morning prayers, despite being infected. Israel enters tight lockdown for two weeksIsrael officially enters tight lockdown for a period of 14 days in order to dramatically reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Israeli reporter: 'Haredim not to blame for lockdown'Channel 12 News correspondent Yair Sherki emphasizes that haredim are only eight percent of seriously ill patients Israel: Tightened lockdown starting midnight, PA crying foulIsraelis preparing for stricter lockdown in wake of growing infection rate despite mass vaccinations, PA says Israel ignoring its needs. How are police preparing to enforce stricter lockdown?5,000 additional officers, additional checkpoints to be used to ensure compliance with tightened lockdown which will start tomorrow night. Full lockdown goes into effect in UK - synagogues to remain openUK PM Boris Johnson will allow religious services to continue despite nationwide lockdown. I hate lockdowns, but I still support the new oneI will stick to the rules. Because I believe in the bonds we forge as a community, a country and a society. Op-ed. Ahead of lockdown: 8,164 new infections in one dayCOVID death toll nears 3,500 after 52 deaths reported in last two days. Infection rate dips to 6.8%. Germany extends lockdown until January 31German government tightens curbs on social contacts and will limit people’s movements in the regions most affected by COVID-19. Full lockdown beginning FridayLockdown to last 2 weeks, feature closure of economy, education system. Health Minister: Demonstrations are dangerousMinister Yuli Edelstein explains to govt. why he did not seek to ban demonstrations despite the danger they represent.Liberman: We have lost control, need to lockdownYisrael Beyteinu leader criticizes govt. handling of COVID crisis. 'Likud ministers are using different data.' Who is to blame for the severe rise in morbidity and mortality?Health Minister Edelstein today blames the whole world for the serious rise in morbidity and mortality. Opinion Netanyahu, Gantz reach agreement on 10-day full lockdownNew restrictions to be implemented beginning this Friday. Schools to be closed while leaving house to be curtailed.'We must impose a total lockdown and close all schools'Amid rising infection rates, Yuli Edelstein calls for total lockdown, closing schools and all non-essential businesses, with no gatherings.Government to decide today whether to impose tighter lockdownNetanyahu pushing to impose total lockdown for 10 days, while Blue and White preferring to wait and see effect of current lockdown. PM to convene govt. to tighten lockdownCoronavirus Czar calls to close schools, says students come home and infect parents. Are COVID guidelines irreconcilable with haredi life?New survey shows that 77% of haredim support government restrictions, but 60% breach them. Tyrannical governments use lockdowns to promote evil, not healthIsraeli small business owners and unemployed get stipends to keep their heads above water. We should pity the rest of the world. Op-ed.Coalition Chairman: Whoever opposes lockdown is a populistMK Miki Zohar expresses support for Health Ministry demand for tighter lockdown. Coronavirus Cabinet to decide if lockdown to be tightenedStudents in grades 5-12 will not return to studies in red and orange cities as Health Minister seeks tighter lockdown. Edelstein: I will propose a full lockdown for two weeksHealth Minister Yuli Edelstein: In view of a significant increase in cases, I will propose to impose a full lockdown for two weeks. Netanyahu plans 'tight, short lockdown'During next week, PM to hold discussion on 'tight and short lockdown that will allow economy to open quickly,' PMs office said. 'Lockdowns aren't a yes or no issue''We have many new tools at our disposal,' says health official from Ben Gurion University, calling for nuanced approached to lockdowns. Likud MK: No choice but to tighten the lockdownCoalition chairman: Israel needs one more hermetic lockdown so that we can say that we are past the pandemic. A drive around ManhattanThis will be a long, dark winter in America, one that will test our well being, even our sanity. Op-ed. Gantz: Netanyahu continues to exploit coronavirus for personal gainBlue & White officials claim PM is using latest lockdown for "selfish personal ends."6,000 police, 300 roadblocks to enforce 3rd nationwide lockdownIDF will not be deployed at this stage. Grades 5-10 to attend classes as usual during lockdownKnesset Education Committee rejects government plan to close grades 5-10 during the lockdown which begins tonight. Israel enters 3rd lockdown tonightEconomy, education to face severe restrictions as Israel enters lockdown in bid to reduce coronavirus morbidity.Third lockdown will cost Israel 5 billion shekelsBank of Israel estimates that upcoming nationwide lockdown will cost Israel roughly 2.5 billion shekels per week. Nearly half of Israelis oppose 3rd lockdown, new poll showsOpposition to coronavirus lockdowns mounting, with Israelis now roughly evenly divided on the issue, new poll shows.Health Ministry: Lockdown may be longer than 2 weeksHealth Ministry Director-General Prof. Hezy Levy says ministry may seek to extend length of lockdown due to rising number of patients. Lifeline for parents: Studies as usual during lockdownKindergartens and daycare centers, grades 1-4 and grades 11 and 12 will operate as usual. Grades 5-10 will end at 1 pm. Lockdown eased for Christians; prayer up to 100 people togetherCoronavirus Cabinet approves special reliefs for Christian houses of worship. Synagogues on Yom Kippur had much stricter restrictions. Emergency council of senior physicians directs appeal to MKs against lockdownPublic Emergency Council for the Coronavirus Crisis: 'We state unequivocally that the closure is more harmful than beneficial.' |
