Lockdown

Police break up illegal party in central Israel

Police break up illegal parties in Herzliya, Jerusalem, issuing thousands of shekels in fines.

Lockdown to be extended Sunday

Knesset set to increase fines on lockdown violators Sunday - thereby ensuring Blue and White's support for extending lockdown.

What Lockdown? Thousands using public transportation

A short stroll around the Central Bus Station in Jerusalem proves what many suspect: Residents violating lockdown guidelines at will.

Netanyahu announces extension of lockdown

PM visits Sderot vaccine distribution center, calls on nation to act as one to stop spread of the coronavirus disease.

US children struggling with mental issues as schools shut down

The Rising discuss the growing trend of suicides, mental issues facing American schoolchildren facing lockdown.

Health Ministry seeks to extend lockdown by a week

Health system leaders meet PM, recommend very gradual exit from current lockdown or extension of lockdown to prevent increase in cases.

Knesset approves bill doubling fines for lockdown violations

Gantz: I don't call for equal enforcement because I am against haredim, but because I am for them.

Head of vaccination program: Fourth lockdown still possible

The head of the Magen Yisrael vaccination program says that vaccination is the key to avoiding a fourth lockdown.

Lockdown thoughts: National stability begins at home

At the moment of our liberation, G-d says to Moshe that he should tell all the people to enter their homes Like we are doing now.

Watch: Haredim clash with police over school closures

With infection rate skyrocketing in haredi sector & some rabbis flouting gov't directives, police clashed with protesters in Bnei Brak.

'Closed Skies'

Government votes to ban air travel starting Monday night

Immigration Minister objects to 'hermetic closure' of Israel and total travel ban. 'Immigrants can wait, we have a pandemic,' says PM.

Clashes in J'lem, Ashdod during lockdown enforcement

Clashes 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

Prof: Hagai Levine:

'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 Hotel

Israeli tourists required to isolate upon return from Dubai complained they weren't notified in advance by the Min of Health - and rioted.

The Daily Portion

This lockdown is meant for you: Get moving

Had 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

Parents and children protest 'damages caused by lockdown'

Organizers: 'We are here for all those suffering from violence, depression, anxiety, and psychotic seizures.'

Fourth lockdown in the works?

Coronavirus czar Prof. Nachman Ash says that another lockdown is likely to be needed just when Israelis are supposed to head to the polls.

Govt. approves extension of lockdown through end of January

Cabinet unanimously approves PM's request to extend lockdown by 10 days.

Netanyahu: Bnei Brak wedding was bloodshed

Government convenes to discuss extending lockdown due to high morbidity rates.

Blue and White agrees to lockdown extension

Blue 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 lockdown

Health 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 lockdown

Prime Minister says world leaders are amazed at Israel's success in vaccinating its population, but a further lockdown may still be needed.

Haredi MK: No reason to open yeshivas

UTJ's MK Yitzhak Pindrus condemns schools opening illegally.

Six caught violating quarantine

Six Arab Israelis violate quarantine, are caught by police.

Senior official: Israeli economy will be fully open by March

Official calls talk of mismanagement of vaccine rollout "nonsense" as government prepares to discuss extending lockdown.

Ministry of Health to recommend extension of lockdown

Government expected to convene this coming Wednesday and discuss the possibility of extending the lockdown.

Liberman: Lockdown mustn't be extended by even one minute

Liberman: 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 revealed

Public Emergency Council for the Coronavirus Crisis: 'Desire is to have in-depth and transparent dialogue among colleagues.'

COVID patient caught violating quarantine and lockdown

Watch: Police checkpoint nets coronavirus patient driving on Route 44, near Kfar Chabad.

Coronavirus Czar: Things are starting to look up

Prof. Nachman Ash alims that current measures are stalling the virus's spread

Watch: COVID-positive man caught trying to violate quarantine

Police 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 weeks

Israel officially enters tight lockdown for a period of 14 days in order to dramatically reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country.

Israel: Tightened lockdown starting midnight, PA crying foul

Israelis preparing for stricter lockdown in wake of growing infection rate despite mass vaccinations, PA says Israel ignoring its needs.

'Haredim not to blame for lockdown'

Channel 12 News correspondent Yair Sherki emphasizes that haredim are only eight percent of seriously ill patients

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 open

UK PM Boris Johnson will allow religious services to continue despite nationwide lockdown.

I hate lockdowns, but I still support the new one

I 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 day

COVID death toll nears 3,500 after 52 deaths reported in last two days. Infection rate dips to 6.8%.

Germany extends lockdown until January 31

German government tightens curbs on social contacts and will limit people’s movements in the regions most affected by COVID-19.

Ministers approve:

Full lockdown beginning Friday

Lockdown to last 2 weeks, feature closure of economy, education system.

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

Health Minister: Demonstrations are dangerous

Minister 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 lockdown

Yisrael Beyteinu leader criticizes govt. handling of COVID crisis. 'Likud ministers are using different data.'

Netanyahu, Gantz reach agreement on 10-day full lockdown

New restrictions to be implemented beginning this Friday. Schools to be closed while leaving house to be curtailed.

Health Minister:

'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 lockdown

Netanyahu 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 lockdown

Coronavirus 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 health

Israeli 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 populist

MK Miki Zohar expresses support for Health Ministry demand for tighter lockdown.

Coronavirus Cabinet to decide if lockdown to be tightened

Students 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 weeks

Health 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 lockdown

Coalition chairman: Israel needs one more hermetic lockdown so that we can say that we are past the pandemic.

A drive around Manhattan

This 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 virus for personal gain

Blue & White officials claim PM is using latest lockdown for "selfish personal ends."

6,000 police, 300 roadblocks to enforce lockdown

IDF will not be deployed at this stage.

Grades 5-10 to attend classes as usual during lockdown

Knesset Education Committee rejects government plan to close grades 5-10 during the lockdown which begins tonight.