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Health Minister to Sovereignty Youth: 'I'm committed to vision'

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein meets Sovereignty Youth reps, praises activity, expresses continued commitment to vision and implementation.

Health Minister to Sovereignty Youth: 'I'm committed to vision'

Health Minister: 'Don't fly to Uman'

'Responsibility means not gathering together,' Health Minister Edelstein says.

Health Minister: 'Don't fly to Uman'

Israel, UAE reach agreement on health cooperation

Israeli, UAE health ministers agree on "immediate" cooperation between the nations on health issues, specifically COVID-19.

Israel, UAE reach agreement on health cooperation

'A Palestinian state won't be established'

Health Min. Edelstein promises: 'No Palestinian state as long as I'm in the government, children in Samaria deserve equal rights.'

'A Palestinian state won't be established'

Equal restrictions for synagogues and restaurants

Number of attendees at restaurants, public places, businesses and houses of worship will be limited to 20 in a closed space.

Equal restrictions for synagogues and restaurants

Health Minister:

'We're going to end the weekend lockdowns'

Yuli Edelstein vows to cancel weekend lockdowns. 'They don't accomplish anything besides irritating the public.'

'We're going to end the weekend lockdowns'

Coronavirus Cabinet to be reduced in size

Ministers say Coronavirus Cabinet's size complicates decision-making process. Forum will be reduced from 16 ministers to 10.

Coronavirus Cabinet to be reduced in size

Health Minister apologizes for delay in appointing Covid manager

Edelstein's comments come after appointment of Prof. Ronni Gamzu, CEO of Tel Aviv's Ichilov Hospital, to the position.

Health Minister apologizes for delay in appointing Covid manager

Health Minister:

'Knesset Coronavirus Committee is leading us to a full lockdown'

Yuli Edelstein blasts Knesset committee for overturning government ban on dining at restaurants. 'The numbers are still very troubling.'

'Knesset Coronavirus Committee is leading us to a full lockdown'

Ministers decide: Significant addition to health system manpower

Health and Finance Ministers agree on reinforcement of 2,000 nurses, 400 doctors, manpower, and additional procurement for health system.

Ministers decide: Significant addition to health system manpower

Health Minister:

'I've done everything to avoid closure, but options running out'

Health Minister Edelstein holds press briefing during which he discusses fight against coronavirus.

'I've done everything to avoid closure, but options running out'

Health Minister encouraged by cooperation in fighting COVID-19

President Rivlin meets with the top Health Ministry officials to discuss coronavirus outbreak and efforts to halt infections.

Health Minister encouraged by cooperation in fighting COVID-19

Health Minister: We are dealing with a very dangerous virus

Yuli Edelstein warns Knesset decision to open gyms and pools could lead to stricter closure if situation worsens.

Health Minister: We are dealing with a very dangerous virus

Clashes between protesters and police in Jerusalem

Hundreds of haredim protest closures imposed by city.

Clashes between protesters and police in Jerusalem

Health Min files complaint:

Soroka Hospital doctor called on public to evade quarantine

'Whoever comes [to the protest] and is not interested in 2 weeks isolation, leave your phone at home.' Edelstein: 'Encourages breaking law.'

Soroka Hospital doctor called on public to evade quarantine

'We haven't lost our sense of direction on coronavirus'

Health Min. Edelstein pushes back after Public Health Services chief's resignation, says 'the goal is not to go backwards.'

'We haven't lost our sense of direction on coronavirus'

Health Minister: We hope we will not need a lockdown

Minister Yuli Edelstein announces appointment of director of fight against the coronavirus.

Health Minister: We hope we will not need a lockdown

Energy Minister demands closure of synagogues

Heated argument in government about closing synagogues to stop spread of COVID-19. 'We need a 2-week lockdown to reduce infections.'

Energy Minister demands closure of synagogues

'We don't want to have half the country in isolation'

Health Minister on new restrictions: We opened up the economy, that has consequences and we are dealing with them.

'We don't want to have half the country in isolation'

Health Minister:

"We're at the beginning of the Second Wave"

Health Ministry pushing plans for restrictions on synagogues and public gatherings. 'People didn't follow regulations closely enough.'

"We're at the beginning of the Second Wave"

Hasidic leader: 'Torah obligation to wear a mask'

Health Min. Yuli Edelstein visits hasidic rebbe, asking for help in stemming the spread of COVID-19 within the haredi community.

Hasidic leader: 'Torah obligation to wear a mask'

Yuli Edelstein: 'We won't reach total closure at this point'

'It may be that during the day we'll announce certain red zones,' said Health Minister Edelstein. 'Goal is to cut off infection chain.'

Yuli Edelstein: 'We won't reach total closure at this point'

Edelstein: Lack of discipline will result in another lockdown

The Minister of Health warned of the alarming rise in the CV-19 morbidity rate.

Edelstein: Lack of discipline will result in another lockdown

MK Gafni to Minister Edelstein: 'Destigmatize the haredi public'

Health Minister Edelstein tours Maayanei Hayeshua Hospital in Bnei Brak. Finance Committee Chair: 'Injustice was done to haredi public.'

MK Gafni to Minister Edelstein: 'Destigmatize the haredi public'

'Serious, unforgivable violation of public trust'

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein instructs deputy minister to investigate following reports official allowed billionaire to skip quarantine.

'Serious, unforgivable violation of public trust'

Health Ministry to expand testing amid coronavirus resurgence

Following spate of coronavirus cases in Jerusalem schools, Health Minister vows to broaden testing to include those with no symptoms.

Health Ministry to expand testing amid coronavirus resurgence

Hezi Levy nominated for Health Ministry director

Health Minister taps Barzilai University Medical Center director Prof. Hezi Levy to replace Moshe Bar Siman Tov as Health Ministry director.

Hezi Levy nominated for Health Ministry director

Health Minister approves gatherings of up to 50 people

Opening of economy continues, but Health Minister warns citizens must cooperate with guidelines or face renewed closure.

Health Minister approves gatherings of up to 50 people

Due to heat wave:

Edelstein approves removal of masks in schools

Health Minister approves removal of masks in classrooms and public spaces until the weekend.

Edelstein approves removal of masks in schools

Minister Yuli Edelstein:

We'll invest everything in preparing for 'second wave'

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein: 'Even if there's no 2nd wave - the investment won't go down the drain but will improve the health system.'

We'll invest everything in preparing for 'second wave'

Yamina: Netanyahu has slammed the door in our face

Party official says PM appointed Yuli Edelstein as Health Minister in order to humiliate Yamina, break up religious Zionist alliance.

Yamina: Netanyahu has slammed the door in our face

Yuli Edelstein named Health Minister

PM Netanyahu appoints former Knesset Speaker and Likud MK Yuli Edelstein as next Health Minister.

Yuli Edelstein named Health Minister

Edelstein 'does not regret' resigning as Knesset Speaker

Former Knesset Speaker says if his resignation leads to formation of government it will have been worth the sacrifice.

Edelstein 'does not regret' resigning as Knesset Speaker

INTO THE FRAY: Edelstein draws a line in the sand

INTO THE FRAY: Edelstein draws a line in the sand

Compromise to allow continued government negotiations fails

Likud and Blue and White discuss possibility Benny Gantz himself be appointed Knesset Speaker to continue talks between the two parties.

Compromise to allow continued government negotiations fails

Edelstein: Supreme Court 'attempted takeover of legislature'

Knesset Speaker explains why he chose resignation over Supreme Court ruling: 'I cannot be forced to do things I think endanger democracy.'

Edelstein: Supreme Court 'attempted takeover of legislature'

Supreme Court determines:

Amir Peretz will be appointed Interim Knesset Speaker

Amir Peretz, the most senior Knesset Member, will convene the Knesset on Thursday to elect a permanent Knesset Speaker.

Amir Peretz will be appointed Interim Knesset Speaker

Rivlin: 'Inconceivable' that anyone would disobey court ruling

President critical of outgoing Knesset Speaker for refusing to carry out Supreme Court order to convene plenum to elect new speaker.

Rivlin: 'Inconceivable' that anyone would disobey court ruling

Knesset legal advisor: Wait for Supreme Court

Knesset Arrangements Committee convenes for special meeting following resignation of Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein.

Knesset legal advisor: Wait for Supreme Court

Edelstein: My conscience will not let me fulfill court order

Outgoing Knesset Speaker refuses to carry out Supreme Court order to convene vote on his successor after announcing his resignation.

Edelstein: My conscience will not let me fulfill court order

Supreme Court: Knesset Speaker must be elected by Wednesday

Shortly after submitting response to Supreme Court, judges order Yuli Edelstein to convene plenum by Wednesday to elect new Knesset Speaker.

Supreme Court: Knesset Speaker must be elected by Wednesday

Minister calls on Knesset Speaker to ignore Supreme Court

'Judiciary trampling on elected democratic institutions for years, today also purports to determine Knesset agenda,' Smotrich said.

Minister calls on Knesset Speaker to ignore Supreme Court

Supreme Court sets veiled ultimatum for Knesset Speaker

Supreme Court orders Yuli Edelstein to hold vote on new Knesset Speaker - or else.

Supreme Court sets veiled ultimatum for Knesset Speaker

Right bloc: Edelstein's removal puts end to unity government

Members of the nationalist camp sign a document: No unity if Blue White oust Yuli Edelstein.

Right bloc: Edelstein's removal puts end to unity government

Galant to left: Israeli democracy is just fine

MK Yoav Galant responds to attacks against Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein and Likud party by Blue and White.

Galant to left: Israeli democracy is just fine

Gantz does not rule out unity gov't: 'All options on the table'

Gantz attacked Knesset Speaker Edelstein: "Hard to believe we may have to appeal to High Court to renew Knesset activity."

Gantz does not rule out unity gov't: 'All options on the table'

Edelstein: 'we're in a time of crisis, enough petty politics'

Speaker of Knesset warned of the dangers inherent in the Likud and Blue and White struggle over the establishment of Knesset committees.

Edelstein: 'we're in a time of crisis, enough petty politics'

Police break up Jerusalem protest against Knesset Speaker

Police say demonstration by 200 people a violation of order not to hold gatherings of over 10 people.

Police break up Jerusalem protest against Knesset Speaker

Gantz: 'We will not remain silent'

Gantz attacked the actions of Israeli police who held up protestors from reaching the Knesset.

Gantz: 'We will not remain silent'

Blue and White to Edelstein: We will appeal to court against you

Lawyers for Blue and White party warn they are prepared to petition High Court to force Yuli Edelstein to convene elections for new speaker.

Blue and White to Edelstein: We will appeal to court against you

23rd Knesset:

Rivlin: 'I have just one request: Give this people a government'

Knesset Members sworn in three at a time. Earlier, President entrusts assembling government with MK Benny Gantz.

Rivlin: 'I have just one request: Give this people a government'

Amir Peretz, Left bloc demand election of new Knesset Speaker

Left bloc leaders are pressuring Knesset Speaker Edelstein to resign his position ahead of tomorrow's swearing-in ceremony.

Amir Peretz, Left bloc demand election of new Knesset Speaker

Knesset to be sworn in Monday

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein says swearing-in ceremony to take place as scheduled.

Knesset to be sworn in Monday

Edelstein: "23rd Knesset will be the Knesset of sovereignty"

Addressing Trump's Deal of the Century Edlelstein said the 23rd Knesset would be the "Knesset of sovereignty."

Edelstein: "23rd Knesset will be the Knesset of sovereignty"

Knesset Speaker: Sovereignty will be fast-tracked

Yuli Edelstein says he would push bill for sovereignty in Judea and Samaria immediately through the Knesset if PM seeks such a bill.

Knesset Speaker: Sovereignty will be fast-tracked

Pelosi: I used to protest for Edelstein's release from prison

House Speaker addresses Holocaust survivors: You are the real VIPs of the World Holocaust Forum.

Pelosi: I used to protest for Edelstein's release from prison

Edelstein to Pelosi: Israel would not be Israel without the US

Knesset Speaker meets US House Speaker, says Israel exists in its current form thanks to close relations with the American people.

Edelstein to Pelosi: Israel would not be Israel without the US

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein unperturbed by attacks

Knesset Speaker responds to Netanyahu supporters' attack against him, 'My statesmanlike conduct is important and critical to Likud.'

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein unperturbed by attacks

Likud Officials:

'The Knesset Speaker is finished in the Likud'

Likud officials excoriate Knesset Speaker for pushing ahead with hearings on Netanyahu's immunity request in the middle of election season.

'The Knesset Speaker is finished in the Likud'

Yair Netanyahu blasts Knesset Speaker

PM's son writes tweet against Edelstein's father-in-law, deletes it a short time later.

Yair Netanyahu blasts Knesset Speaker