The country has engaged defense contractors, doctors, engineers, scientists — and most of the senses — in its battle against the coronavirus.
Author: DAVID M. HALBFINGER
Herd Immunity, or Big 2nd Wave? Israel Antibody Testing Hopes to Find Out
Blood tests of 100,000 Israelis will try to assess exposure to Covid-19 on a nationwide scale.
He Indicted Netanyahu, but Sees No Reason to Bar Him From Office
Israel’s Supreme Court is to hear arguments on petitions to disqualify the prime minister, who faces trial on corruption charges, and against a coalition deal.
Israelis and Palestinians Remember the Slain, Home Alone or Online En Masse
With Israel’s cemeteries closed, Memorial Day mourning had to adapt to the coronavirus lockdown. An alternative ceremony bringing together Israelis and Palestinians attracted 170,000 people online.
‘It’s Really a Gift’: Israeli Hospitals Let Relatives Say Goodbye Up Close
A hospital spokesman asked why family members were barred from coronavirus wards when journalists could visit in protective gear. His bosses had no good answer.
Ultra-Orthodox Enclave in Israel Opens to Outsiders to Fight a Virus
When an insular religious community became an epicenter for the coronavirus, its leaders did the unthinkable, calling on the military to help turn things around.
How Are You Feeling? Surveys Aim to Detect Covid-19 Hot Spots Early
Scientists have persuaded Britons and Israelis to fill out questionnaires about their health, to get ahead of the coronavirus by getting resources to the right place. The U.S. is next.
Coronavirus in Israel: Cases Soar Among Ultra-Orthodox Jews
Failure to comply with government restrictions is causing the coronavirus to spread in ultra-Orthodox communities up to eight times faster than elsewhere in Israel.
In Israel, a Time to Pray Amid a Health Crisis
When an emergency medical team had a break, they stopped to pray, one member facing Mecca and the other Jerusalem. A photo of it struck a chord.
Israeli Parliament Speaker Quits, Easing Constitutional Turmoil
The resignation of Yuli Edelstein, an ally of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, will allow opposition lawmakers to take control of the legislative process.