Two Palestinians who had traveled from Pakistan and entered Gaza through Egypt test positive for the virus and are quarantined in Rafah. Palestinian health officials say 53 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the West Bank.
Netanyahu says will head the government for 18 months, after which Blue and White leader Benny Gantz would take over. "There will be no tricks, no shticks. Millions of citizens are waiting for us to save Israel," PM says, but Gantz accuses him of being insincere.
Aryeh Even, 88, who was infected in a nursing home in Jerusalem, succumbs to COVID-19 disease on Friday night. Health Ministry: 945 Israelis diagnosed with the virus, including 42 medical personnel.
Islamic Republic reports 20,000 confirmed cases. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei praises Iranians' "dazzling" sacrifices during outbreak.
The number of coronavirus cases in Israel exceeds 700, 10 patients in serious condition, 89-year-old woman in critical condition. Defense Depart Ministry to purchase 2,500 ventilators for hospitals.
People are allowed to leave their homes to purchase food, medicine, and receive medical treatment.
The anti-viral drug Kaletra, produced by AbbVie Inc, could be a possible treatment for COVID-19, Israeli Health Ministry says.
IDF Home Front Command launches national hotline, civilian aid center, and blood drive, while a military tech unit is busy adapting home ventilator machines into units that can help treat corona patients.
National flag illuminates the capital's ancient walls following Israel Hayom’s call for solidarity during the global coronavirus pandemic.
“The last thing I will do is harm democracy,” Netanyahu says, as Blue and White and others on Left accuse him of exploiting health crisis for political and legal gain.
