The National Association of Nurses began a strike in protest of the lack of manpower shortages during the Coronavirus pandemic. Beginning today, all non-urgent surgeries will be postponed and outpatient clinics will operate in an … Read More
Israel Close to Second Lockdown
Health Minister Yuli Edelstein announced that Israel would be heading back into full lockdown, unless there is a “miracle”. The number of Coronavirus cases has risen to 1,800 per day, which is cause for serious … Read More
Unemployment Rate at 21.1%
Currently, 855,127 Israelis are unemployed due to the pandemic’s effect on the economy. In March, before the COVID-19 outbreak in Israel, unemployment was at 3.4% ; this is now the highest level of unemployment in … Read More
Israel Approves New Financial Aid for Small Businesses
After intense criticism for the government’s lack of aid to small business owners and self-employed Israelis, the Knesset finally responded. The Finance Ministry reported that grants of up to NIS 7,500 ($2,250) will be transferred … Read More
Israel will reopen schools on Sept. 1 with virus adjustments
Education Minister, Yoav Galant, submitted three plans of action for beginning the academic year on its regular date of September 1st. All three plans take into account the resurgence of Coronavirus, and offer a mix … Read More
Transportation Ministry Adds New Restrictions
Due to the sharp increase of Coronavirus infections, the Ministry of Transportation is limiting the number of bus passengers to 30 for city busses. For inter-city busses, only 32 passengers will be allowed to ride. … Read More
Outrage as Likud minister dismisses economic struggle
When asked about the fact that many Israelis cannot put food on the table due to the economic downturn, Likud MK Tzachi Hanegbi responded that it is “nonsense”. Many Israelis are, in fact, not able … Read More
Israel Forms “Civil Coronavirus Cabinet”
Knesset member, Naftali Bennett, announced the formation of a civil Coronavirus cabinet comprised of experts from sectors of Israel’s health & economic professions. The cabinet was formed in response to the government’s inability to address … Read More
Palestinians Ready for Direct Talks with Israel?
In a move to counter Israel’s annexation of key Jewish settlements in the Judea & Samaria region, the Palestinians are prepared to renew long-stalled peace talks with Israel and to agree to “minor” territorial concessions. … Read More
Number of Patients in Serious Condition Rises
The Health Ministry reported this morning that the number of coronavirus patients in serious condition had increased by 18% overnight and currently stands at 46, among them 24 patients on ventilators. While these numbers are … Read More