There are currently 3,619 confirmed COVID-19, cases in Israel; 12 people have so far died from it. Ministers slated to discuss NIS 5 billion economic aid package for small- and medium-sized businesses as Treasury warns further reducing economic activity could cripple Israel.

Islamic republic's death toll from the coronavirus outbreak currently stands at 2,517. Some 300 people die, over 1,000 sickened so far by ingesting methanol and other fake remedies touted across social media.

Coronavirus has killed more than 20,000 globally, World Health Organization chief says. “The chronic global shortage of personal protective gear is now one of the most urgent threats to our collective ability to save lives."

The shock move splintered Gantz's centrist Blue and White faction just 13 months after it was formed. Some commentators accused the former IDF chief of caving in to Netanyahu. Israel Resilience MK Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh: A leader does not betray his principles and his electorate.

“At the end of the day, helping those in need is also part of fighting the virus. Solidarity is key to getting through this,” campaign manager says.