Gantz's erstwhile supporters are damning Netanyahu’s new partner. However, his decision to sacrifice his political interests during a crisis makes him a hero, not a coward.

The spread of the pandemic highlights the difference between the rich Gulf states and the poorer Arab countries where health care is already lacking, and send people out into the streets.

Fourteen dead and another 66 patients in serious condition, including an otherwise healthy 22-year-old patient in a medically-induced coma in Ashdod. Israel Police adopting a "zero-tolerance policy" toward anyone violating closure orders.

“We call upon our people not to go to the Return encampments on March 30 and to stay home in order to maintain the safety of our people in the face of this lethal pandemic,” senior member of Islamic Jihad terrorist group says.

Without an organized administrative apparatus to facilitate the best and most informed decisions – unnecessary mistakes will be made. Every commission of inquiry ever established here has reached this conclusion.