Restrictions

'No restrictions at Kotel without the same for Temple Mount'

Ministers Elkin and Shaked vote against restrictions at Western Wall after their demand to restrict prayers on the Temple Mount was denied.

Coronavirus Cabinet expands restrictions

Ministers extend green pass to all sectors of the economy except for malls. In addition, limits set on crowd sizes at events.

Protests across the world rage against COVID restrictions

Protests held by thousands of people across multiple countries against measures enacted in the name of COVID.

Britain lifts pandemic restrictions on daily life

Nightclubs now able to reopen and other indoor venues allowed to run at full capacity.

UK's PM Boris Johnson enters quarantine after COVID contact

News comes as UK is set to lift almost all COVID restrictions.

Government to decide on possible holiday COVID restrictions

Government expected to decide next week on the next steps in fighting the latest resurgence of COVID-19 in Israel.

In the morning sun

What is the vision for this new refresh of society which we are now building? Opinion.

Shopping malls open against government guidelines

Despite the remaining restrictions, several large retail chains are open for business.

Petition demands government not sanction non-vaccinated

Petition joins call by over 100 doctors countrywide: 'You should not be able to force a person to get the vaccine through restrictions.'

Ministers to decide on new restrictions

Corona Cabinet to convene to discuss new restrictions.

Government will not impose restrictions over Hanukkah

PM, defense and health ministers agree not to impose new COVID-19 restrictions over Hanukkah following opposition from other ministers.

Apparent Hanukkah restrictions: Groups limited in evening hours

Health Ministry will ask to prohibit during evening hours gatherings of more than 2 not from same nuclear family, close shops.

Moshe Bar Simantov: Even after vaccine, there'll be restrictions

'We're already beginning to see end of epidemic, I'd like to congratulate UK on start of vaccination process,' said former HM Director.

Edelstein: 4.2 million flu vaccines to arrive in Israel

Health Ministry purchases almost twice as many vaccines as last year. Regarding COVID-19: 'We'll bring proposal to increase fines.'

Health Minister warns:

No way around it, a properly built sukkah is a closed space

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein, Internal Security Minister Amir Ohana, Acting Police Superintendent Moti Cohen tour Tel Aviv.

Coronavirus hits 8200 Intelligence Unit

More than a hundred unit soldiers rest positive, number in isolation steadily rising. Health Ministry: We're approaching need for closure.

New public transport restrictions come into effect

Transport Ministry re-adjusts restrictions: up to 50% occupancy, weekday routes end at 10pm, reinforcing central lines at rush hour.

Karlin-Stolin Rebbe orders all institutions in Israel closed

Karliner Chassidim noted as being among most COVID-stringent in entire country.

Judge tests positive for coronavirus

Those who were present in Judge Dan Saadon's courtroom from Sunday, June 21 onwards, should contact Health Ministry for instructions.

Netanyahu announces additional coronavirus restrictions

Coronavirus Cabinet Ministers unanimously decide on steps to limit gatherings and social functions.

Strict Lag B'Omer restrictions

By Health Ministry and NSC recommendation, bonfires across country, except for three major centers, is banned.

Israel allows record number of Gazans to enter for work

Israel provides additional 2,000 entry permits to merchants and tradesmen from Gaza, bringing total to record-high of 7,000.

Netanyahu approves:

Eased restrictions for month of Ramadan

Judea, Samaria Muslims to visit relatives in Israel, attend Friday Temple Mount prayer, and take off from Ben-Gurion Airport.

Turkey Enforces Limitations on Alcohol Sales

Despite criticism from many shop owners, the controversial regulations limiting the sale and advertising of alcohol in Turkey takes effect.

Saudi Arabia Bans Viber Messaging Application

Saudi Arabia shuts down Internet messenger application Viber for failing to comply with unspecified regulations.

Saudi Arabia: 'WhatsApp' Breaks Rules

Saudi Arabia warns that it will implement "suitable measures" if providers of Internet messenger apps fail to comply with regulations.

Iran Bans Flights During Call to Islamic Prayer

Iran has ordered domestic airlines to take off half an hour after pre-dawn Muslim prayers "so passengers can fulfill their religious duty."

Hackers: PA Using Rights Organization as Intelligence Front

Hackers took over the official PA news website on Sunday and published a report on a file allegedly leaked from PA General Intelligence.