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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
February 5, 2021, 1:17 pm
ANALYSIS: Election will be a test of PM’s relationship with Charedim
Nathan Jeffay says Israel’s religious parties have become a liability at the polls
By Nathan Jeffay
Men carry the body of Rabbi Yitzchok Sheiner who died from Covid-19, during his funeral in Jerusalem. Police didn't stop this superspreader event to avoid 'bloodshed'.
February 1, 2021, 10:46 am
Thousands attend funeral for rabbi who died from coronavirus
Shocking scenes as Charedim defy government guidelines to publicly mourn Rabbi Dovid Soloveitchik. Police didn't prevent superspreader event to avoid 'bloodshed'.
By JTA
Israeli medical personnel take samples at a drive through COVID-19 testing facility in the northern city of Tzfat, on September, 29 2020. Israel has registered more than 234,060 coronavirus cases with 1,516 deaths, out of a population of nine million. Photo by: David Cohen-JINIPIX
December 28, 2020, 7:42 pm
Israel leads the world in rate of vaccinations
Tight restrictions come as the government aggressively works to vaccinate citizens, allowing anyone over 60 to get the jab
By JTA
A volunteer participates in a clinical trial for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate (Photo: PA/Business Wire)
November 14, 2020, 6:08 pm
Israel signs Covid vaccine deal to acquire eight million doses
Move comes days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referenced Pfizer's CEO, Albert Bourla, being proud of his Jewish heritage
By JTA
Ethiopian Jews learn Hebrew as they await aliyah
September 14, 2020, 12:24 pm
Israel allocates £39M to bring over 2,000 immigrants from Ethiopia by 2021
Government sets aside funds as part of plan devised by Immigration Absorption Minister Pnina Tamano-Shata
By JTA
Self-employed from hospitality, tourism and arts industries protest at Rabin Square in Tel Aviv, calling for financial support from the Israeli government on July 11, 2020. Photo by: Tomer Neuberg-JINIPIX
July 12, 2020, 8:33 am
Thousands of Israelis demonstrate against Netanyahu’s Covid-19 response
Protestors gathered in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square after unemployment surged to more than 20 percent and the PM's popularity plummeted
By Jewish News Reporter
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, center, wearing a face mask in line with public health restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic . (Ronen Zvulun/ Pool Photo via AP)
July 10, 2020, 12:48 pm
Israel unveils £20bn Covid-19 rescue package amid second wave lockdown
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu laid out desperate plan to help those affected by the spike in cases as thousands plan to protest this weekend
By Jewish News Reporter
Israelis wearing protective masks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by: JINIPIX
July 6, 2020, 12:34 pm
Top health official warns Israel has ‘lost control’ of virus as infections soar
'If we do not block the spread of the virus we will have neither health nor an economy', PM Benjamin Netanyahu warned after comments by leading adviser on public health
By Jewish News Reporter
Amit Ben-Yigal, the soldier who was killed by the rock-throwing, and Benjamin Netanyahu's message of condolence
May 12, 2020, 2:04 pm
Israeli soldier killed by rock thrown from roof during West Bank raid
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent condolences to the soldier's family and vowed that "Israel's long arm would reach the terrorist" behind the attack.
By Jewish News Reporter
Benny Gantz (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)
April 19, 2020, 12:17 pm
Israel takes step toward fourth election as Gantz loses coalition mandate
Lawmakers now have three more weeks to find a solution to the country’s yearlong political deadlock, or May 7 will see another General Election
By JTA
Yair Netanyahu
April 19, 2020, 12:10 pm
Netanyahu’s son sends apparent death wish to ‘old people’ protesting unity talks
Tweet sent by Yair caused Twitter storm before he deleted the post, with the Prime minister sending out a statement distancing himself from the remarks
By JTA
Workers wearing protective suits disinfect a bus as a preventive measure amid fears over the spread of the coronavirus, in Tel Aviv on March 9, 2020, (Photo by: Tomer Neuberg-JINIPIX)
March 13, 2020, 3:30 pm
Israel closes schools and universities due to coronavirus
Move comes as the number of Israelis infected with the virus rose to 109, and PM Netanyahu urging a national government to tackle it
By JTA
Benny Gantz. Photo by: JINIPIX
March 9, 2020, 3:24 pm
Gantz accuses Netanyahu of stoking ‘civil war’ in Israel
Opposition figure hits out at embattled prime minister, who is indicting on corruption charges claiming he'd received 'credible' death threats
By Jewish News Reporter
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) and his wife Sara Netanyahu (L) cast their ballots during the Israeli legislative elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, 02 March 2020. Israelis are heading to the polls for a third general election, following the prior elections in September 2019, to elect the 120 members of the 23nd Knesset, or parliament. According to the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics, more than six million people are eligible to vote. Photo by: Marc Israel Sellem-JINIPIX
March 2, 2020, 9:47 am
Israelis vote in third election in 12 months amid coronavirus fears
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks to break political deadlock and secure fourth consecutive term in office
By Jewish News Reporter
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
February 22, 2020, 4:08 pm
Netanyahu gives go-ahead for 3,000 homes in east Jerusalem
Prime minister said he would lift the construction ban on the Givat Hamatos neighbourhood, giving the go-ahead for 3,000 housing units
By JTA
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