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IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi speaks during an Israeli Navy ceremony in Haifa on March 4, 2020. (Flash90)
November 19, 2020, 5:53 pm
IDF chief to quarantine after exposure to virus carrier
Military says Aviv Kohavi feels well and will be tested for COVID-19, as he’s forced to self-isolate for 3rd time since pandemic began
By Alexander Fulbright
People wearing face masks for fear of the coronavirus arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport on March 10, 2020 (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
November 18, 2020, 2:26 pm
Family members of new immigrants to be allowed to visit Israel despite entry ban
MKs reach compromise with Interior Ministry to allow entry to close relatives of those in country for less than 4 years; quarantine rules to apply; takes effect in 4 weeks
By Raoul Wootliff
Health Minister Yuli Edelstein speaks during a press conference at Airport City, outside Tel Aviv, on September 17, 2020. (Flash90)
November 1, 2020, 7:39 pm
Virus quarantine to be shortened from 14 to 12 days, health minister says
New pilot will be finalized within days, remain in effect until end of 2020, Edelstein says, with goal to enable ‘maximum freedom’
By TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Knesset plenum on October 19, 2020. (Shmulik Grossman/Knesset Spokesperson's Office)
October 26, 2020, 1:42 pm
Netanyahu’s secretary diagnosed with coronavirus
Epidemiological investigation launched to find those who had contact with secretary
By TOI staff
Austrian swimmer Markus Rogan smiles during a practice session at the Aquatics Center at Olympic Park ahead of the 2012 Summer Olympics, July 26, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)
October 19, 2020, 4:49 pm
US-based Olympic medalist said to flee Israel after catching COVID, breaking law
Ex-swimmer Markus Rogan, a performance psychology coach for Israel’s national soccer team, reportedly set to lose job after taking flight to LA, claiming to be negative for virus
By Michael Bachner
Enviromental Protection Minister Gila Gamliel attends a Knesset Economy Committee debate on bottle deposits, September 14, 2020 (Courtesy)
October 6, 2020, 11:53 pm
Sick minister went to Knesset with symptoms, but contacts not quarantined — TV
Lawmakers filmed speaking to Gila Gamliel last week have not been ordered to self-isolate, despite her COVID-19 diagnosis
By TOI staff
When chef Nofar Zohar needed to rethink her career during the coronavirus, she pivoted to a pop-up shop of deluxe schnitzel sandwiches (Courtesy Nofar Zohar)
September 24, 2020, 6:44 am
For Israeli chefs, pandemic means pivot
Culinary professionals turn to catering, pop-up sandwich shops and takeout in order to make ends meet
By Jessica Steinberg
Topaz Luk, social media adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, arrives with the premier at the Knesset, September 15, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 22, 2020, 9:30 pm
Netanyahu aides fined for violating quarantine
Social media adviser Topaz Luk, foreign policy adviser Reuven Azar ordered to pay NIS 5,000 each; Luk sues ex-PM Barak, journalists for claims he staged footage at anti-PM rallies
By TOI staff
MK Yifat Shasha-Biton at a Knesset coronavirus committee meeting on July 19, 2020. (screen capture: Knesset livestream)
September 21, 2020, 10:55 pm
Knesset virus committee chief: PM should ‘get it together,’ stop casting blame
After Netanyahu intimates her actions contributed to case surge, Likud MK urges him to focus on solutions, ‘not shirking responsibility and slinging mud and filth’
By Raoul Wootliff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a Likud party meeting at the Knesset, May 25, 2020. (Flash90)
September 21, 2020, 9:25 pm
Netanyahu defends quarantine-breaking aides, chiding ‘selective enforcement’
Premier’s social media adviser, spotted filming protest, says he’s sorry to ‘become a tool for attacks on the prime minister,’ will pay fine
By TOI staff
Senior adviser to the prime minister and deputy head of the national security council Reuven Azar. (Screengrab: YouTube)
September 21, 2020, 3:12 pm
Second Netanyahu adviser accused of breaking quarantine after US trip
Reuven Azar seen shopping at supermarket last week, days after violating health rules in Washington; PM’s office says he ‘was called to order… so such incidents are not repeated’
By TOI staff
Topaz Luk, left, and Ofer Golan are seen at a protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu near his official residence in Jerusalem on September 21, 2020. (Screen capture: Twitter)
September 21, 2020, 11:28 am
Netanyahu aide spotted appearing to break quarantine to film anti-PM protest
Topaz Luk accused of ‘staging a scene’ of coronavirus deniers protesting near premier’s residence as part of efforts to discredit rallies; Likud says he was going to COVID-19 test
By TOI staff
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu applauds before a lunch in the State Dining Room of the White House after a signing ceremony for the Abraham Accords on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, in Washington. (AP/Alex Brandon)
September 16, 2020, 7:22 pm
Delegation to US said to break health rules after getting reduced quarantine
Health official tells newspaper organizers wanted waiver on isolation upon return; 5 days were eventually agreed upon, but with strict distancing guidelines team failed to follow
By TOI staff
Health Minister Yuli Edelstein speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, on June 28, 2020. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
September 8, 2020, 10:26 pm
Health minister, coronavirus czar, top ministry officials enter virus quarantine
Gamzu will continue to lead fight against coronavirus from isolation, urges ‘utmost caution’ after exposure; other members of response team will also self-isolate
By TOI staff
The pool and beach at the Atlantis Hotel with the skyline of the Dubai Marina visible in the distance in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)
August 31, 2020, 1:29 am
Israel adds 9 countries that don’t require quarantine on return, including UAE
Decision comes hours before first Israeli commercial flight from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi; also on list: Australia, Uruguay, Ireland, Taiwan, Norway, Singapore, Portugal and Thailand
By TOI staff
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