Israel

Western Wall stones sanitized after notes removed

The notes are removed twice a year and buried according to Jewish law, but on Tuesday the stones were sanitized to protect the visitors that continue to come to the site from the coronavirus.

Netanyahu limits gatherings in Israel to 2 people

The prime minister and his advisers entered self-quarantine after his Knesset adviser tested positive for the coronavirus.

Israel’s spy agency acquires ventilators, coronavirus test kits and 10 million surgical masks from unnamed countries

Speculation in the Israeli media is that the equipment came from countries that do not have diplomatic relations with Israel.

Gaza protest rallies canceled due to coronavirus

Hundreds attend funeral of religious leader in central Israel, flouting Health Ministry directives

Israel’s National Library launches project to document impact of coronavirus on Jewish community

Haredi rabbinic leader calls on followers to pray alone

The coronavirus hasn’t stopped immigration to Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu’s rival just agreed to stop fighting and join him. Here’s why.

2 die of coronavirus in Israel, bringing death toll to 12

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