Researchers discover Israeli coronavirus variant, but risk low
The findings of the new study show that between March 2020 and January 2021, more than 180 cases of the variants were discovered in Israel, particularly in Haifa and Netanya
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For first time since introduction of 'traffic light' system: No red cities in Israel
National corona commissioner Prof. Nahman Ash estimates that people will be allowed to stop wearing protective masks in the open air in several weeks.
Religious Zionist Party endorses Netanyahu for PM
"We call on all members of the national camp to set aside their differences. Israel needs a solid, cohesive right-wing government," says Religious Zionist Party leader Bezalel Smotrich.
PM says he can get to 61 with Bennett; Ra'am might not back any candidate
Even if Yamina leader backs PM Netanyahu, he would be two seats short. Arab party Ra'am "not ruling out" support for any candidate, but close associate of leader Mansour Abbas says if it comes down to a fifth election or joining a Netanyahu government, he thinks Abbas would opt for the latter.
'Sara Netanyahu's nephew was in charge of Likud HQ system that crashed on Election Day'
Likud officials complain that new system overseen by Guy Benartzi stopped working on March 23, potentially costing the Likud enough seats for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form a government. Party statement: All systems worked fine.
Vaccination drive at risk as Likud, Blue and White needle each other in cabinet
Defense Minister Benny Gantz cancels a cabinet meeting scheduled to confirm vaccine contracts over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's "refusal" to approve him as permanent justice minister.
Animosity cannot be allowed to defeat logic
The so-called "pro-change" camp is motivated by its hatred for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But hatred cannot effect lasting change.
Striving to secure coalition, Likud offers New Hope chief 'any senior position he likes'
Gideon Sa'ar must end "foolish" boycott on PM Netanyahu so as to promote right-wing ideology, Likud officials say. Meanwhile, Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid enters coalition talks with Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas.
Israel ranks among world's top 5 coronavirus-resilient nations
Financial news agency Bloomberg hails Israel's vaccination drive, says the fast-paced campaign means that Israel is able to move faster with reopening its borders, while the other nations in the top five have to keep those under tight control.
Masks to remain mandatory over Passover, COVID chief says
Israelis may be able to go mask-free outdoors in near future, although indoor requirement to remain in place, Nachman Ash says. Although low, Israel's infection rate climbs 0.2% over past 24 hours.