Published: 6 August 2020
Last updated: 4 March 2024
1 in 10 Israelis fully support Netanyahu's handling of coronavirus - poll (Jerusalem Post)
The poll was done on the backdrop of nationwide demonstrations, mainly in protest of the prime minister's handling of the coronavirus outbreak and the consequent financial crisis.
Thousands said to attend Jerusalem Chasidic wedding in violation of virus rules (Times of Israel)
Belz religious sect reportedly holds event counter to police instructions, threatens attendees against taking photos or video
Ministerial committee on coronavirus wants more enforcement in red zones (Ynet)
Ministers decide to reopen malls on weekends after coronavirus czar calls the closure of businesses on some days 'a joke'; PM and NSC push for nation-wide closure Gamzu says devastating to economy
Ministers ease weekend virus rules, back resumption of air travel (Times of Israel)
Coronavirus cabinet, supporting new czar Gamzu, decides to allow commerce on Fridays and Saturdays, aims to reopen skies by August 16, as lockdown averted — for now
Coronavirus in Israel: What is the policy for red and orange cities? (Jerusalem Post)
Some 22 red and orange cities will face increased oversight, and families with a sick person will be assisted with being quarantined
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Deri defends entry of 17,000 foreign students: We can’t keep Jews out of Israel (Times of Israel)
Opposition MKs slam coronavirus czar for decision, say country will pay a ‘heavy price’ for allowing them in at a time when most non-Israelis are barre
Israel opposes Ukraine pilgrimage over coronavirus fears, but sect vows to follow strict rules (Haaretz)
Members of the Bratslav Hasidim have accused officials of leaking misinformation about the size of the annual pilgrimage to Uman, which they insist will be much smaller than normal
Photo: Israelis wear protective face masks as they shop for food at the Carmel market in Tel Aviv on August 5 (Miriam Alster/FLASh90)
