More than a billion people are now in some sort of isolation, quarantine or restricted movement. But perhaps the most vulnerable are those in prison for their faith and perhaps the most dangerous place for persecuted Christians during this global pandemic is in Iran. Lela Gilbert chronicles their plight and particularly one courageous Christian in this disturbing but also inspiring report.
Israel’s national air carrier El Al has canceled all of its regular flights for the next 10 days due COVID-19. But it’s still on a special mission commissioned by the government.
As the world battles the coronavirus pandemic, disinformation about COVID-19 thrives on the internet. It includes a dangerous blame game and some are pointing the finger at history’s main scapegoat, the Jewish people.
As of Friday morning, 3,035 Israeli have tested positive for COVID-19 as the death toll continues to rise. Israel’s Soroka Medical Center reported on Friday morning that a 93-year-old man died, bringing the death toll up to 10.
In one of the biggest turnarounds in Israel’s Political History, Benny Gantz of the Blue and White Party has reportedly agreed to join a national unity government with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Many countries are closing borders to foreigners due to the coronavirus and urging their citizens to come home. Israel is following suit with one exception: welcoming Jewish immigrants to make “Aliyah” even during this crisis.
On Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu enacted new and more restrictive measures to combat COVID-19. As of Thursday afternoon, more than 2,600 Israelis have been infected and eight elderly Israelis with pre-existing medical conditions have died.
An Israeli pharmaceutical company is donating to US hospitals more than 6 million doses of hydroxychloroquine, a malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump and others as a potential new treatment for COVID-19 patients.
As the deadly coronavirus pandemic continues to rage on, Israeli companies are stepping up to find innovative solutions.
Israel's parliament speaker resigned Wednesday after seven years on the job rather than complying with a Supreme Court order to convene a vote on his replacement.