This is the first time in 12 years that the organization cancels its annual Mega Aliyah event. Some 1,250 participants from 15 states and 60 Jewish communities from across North America were slated to attend March 15 event.
The World Health Organization asks companies and governments to increase production by 40%. World Bank announced $12 billion to help countries fight the coronavirus.
Websites affiliated with Iran's exiled opposition celebrate the death of Mohammad Haj Abolghasemi, 71, calling him a "butcher" and a "hangman" due to his role in brutally suppressing civilian protests. Meanwhile, experts worry Iran’s percentage of deaths to infections, now around 3.3%, is much higher than other countries.
Health Ministry mandates Israelis returning from France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, and Austria to go into 14 days of home quarantine. Medical personnel barred from traveling abroad, IDF cancels joint drill with US troops.
The left-wing bloc will consist of 55 mandates – 33 for Blue and White, 15 for the Joint Arab Lists and seven for Labor-Gesher-Meretz. Avigdor Lieberman's Yisrael Beytenu party will also have seven mandates.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns public to avoid shaking hands. Number of confirmed coronavirus cases stands at 15, including one teen.
“We are witnessing the spread of a serious disease,” says Chief Rabbi David Lau after meeting with Health Ministry officials. Rabbis offer solutions for quarantined Israelis who want to hear Parshat Zachor or the Book of Esther.
Teen now in quarantine attended derby match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv on Feb. 24. Maccabi Tel Aviv club: We are looking into the ramifications and as soon as we have more information, we will provide updates.
Meretz calls on Blue and White to pass a law barring a prime minister facing a criminal indictment from forming a coalition. Joint Arab List says will support bill. Yamina chair: This is an extremely anti-democratic move.
With 30 female MKs, women will make up a quarter of the 120-seat parliament. Next Knesset will include only three new MKs, two from the Joint Arab List and one from Shas.
