Israelis, including Netanyahu, cheer for medical staff battling pandemic

Many Israelis nationwide have enthusiastically heeded the call to applaud healthcare staff dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.

At 6 p.m., many go out to balconies to clap and cheer for several minutes, as called for earlier on social media.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Reuven Rivlin chime in as well.

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