“The world is not going to get rid of this thing until we get rid of it everywhere.” US intelligence is trying to obtain an accurate picture of the coronavirus impact throughout the world but sources say collecting intelligence from within certain closed leadership circles has proved to be challenging.

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz opposes applying Israeli law to the Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria, despite giving US President Trump his word that would support the move. Politicians may survive by lying to voters, but they don't get very far by lying to US presidents.

Prison riots erupt in Iran and Syria while public health experts warn of catastrophic consequences if COVID-19 spreads to Yemen, region's poorest country. Egypt extends the closure of the country's famed museums and archaeological sites until at least April 15.

“The forces flew in two formations of four and communicated directly, as opposed to through an indirect channel," IAF says.

COVID-19 testing lab in Israel aims to be fully operational by April 9. MyHeritage recruiting 150 employees for the lab, a national project in coordination with the Health Ministry. MyHeritage will donate its profits from the venture to Israeli hospitals, CEO says.