3rd Israel lockdown extended again

The Israeli government has extended the general lockdown pursuant to existing detailed regulations for an additional five days, in further attempts to curb spread of the coronavirus and its variants.…

Israel closes int’l airport

Israel will ban all incoming and departing passenger flights from the Ben Gurion International Airport tonight in a further efforts to prevent the spread of new coronavirus mutations. No one…

Israel extends 3rd lockdown

The Israeli Coronavirus Cabinet of government ministers extended the third national lockdown by an additional 10 days, by unanimous vote. The decision came as coronavirus infection rates soared to their…

4.6% rise in Israeli economy forecast

Israel’s economy has been badly damaged by the coronavirus, similar to that which has been experiences around the globe. Israel’s Finance Ministry has nevertheless estimated a 4.6% growth of the…

Israel starts 2nd vaccine phase

Israel is continuing to maintain its momentum with the world's fastest per capita coronavirus vaccination campaign. The country’s bid to protect the most vulnerable citizens by next month and ease…

Israel ramps up national lockdown

Israel is set to impose new restrictions at midnight tonight, in a tightening of an ongoing lockdown aimed at curbing spread of the coronavirus. 466,916 Israelis have tested positive for…

Israel world leader in vaccine drive

Israel is leading the world in the administration of coronavirus vaccinations per capita. As of yesterday morning, the Ministry of Health announced that at least 1,090,000 people in the country…

FDA experts approve Pfizer vaccine

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is widely expected to authorize emergency use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine in days. The development comes following the overwhelming endorsement of the…

COVID vaccine arrives in Israel

An initial shipment of Pfizer Inc. coronavirus vaccines arrived in Israel this morning, one day earlier than first announced. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was at Ben Gurion International Airport…

Israel awaits vaccines amid 3rd COVID wave

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reassuring the public that he is doing everything in his power to secure coronavirus vaccines for the nation’s citizens, while also warning that he…