Arab-Israeli parties just recommended Benny Gantz to be prime minister. Here’s why that’s historic.
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Amid all the justifiable focus on the coronavirus and its consequences, there was major political news in Israel this week:…
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Netanyahu’s criminal trial delayed due to emergency coronavirus measures
by Marcy Oster JERUSALEM (JTA) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal trial will be postponed until May due to emergency measures taken to combat the…
In a dramatic step, Israel to require 14-day quarantine for all travelers from abroad
(JTA) — Israel will require all travelers from abroad to complete a 14-day quarantine, according to the latest regulation aimed at curbing the spread of…
Israel’s 3rd election in a year improves Netanyahu’s chances of forming a government, exit polls show
by Marcy Oster JERUSALEM (JTA) — On March 2, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party improved its chances of forming a government after it gained…
With coronavirus spreading, Israel warns residents on travel abroad and adds Italy to banned visitors list
by Mary Oster JERUSALEM (JTA) — As the coronovirus spread worldwide, Israel’s Health Ministry called on Israelis to refrain from unnecessary travel abroad and said…