6 june 2020
Protesters hold signs with images of George Floyd and autistic Palestinian man shot by police in Jerusalem
Police say at least 5 protesters were arrested after they attempted to start a march along the main street near the Rabin Square, where the rally took place; organizers screen video address by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders
Several thousand Israelis demonstrated on Saturday against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to extend sovereignty over parts of the West Bank, de-facto annexation of land that the Palestinians seek for a state.
At least five protesters were arrested after they attempted to march down the main street off the Rabin Square, where the rally took place.
Protesting in face masks and keeping their distance from each other under coronavirus restrictions, they gathered under the banner "No to annexation, no to occupation, yes to peace and democracy". Some waved Palestinian flags.
The protest was organized by left-wing groups and did not appear to be the start of a popular mass movement. Around half of Israelis support annexation, according to a recent opinion poll.
The organizers screened a video address by U.S. Democratic Senator Bernie Sanders.
"It has never been more important to stand up for justice, and to fight for the future we all deserve," Sanders said. "It's up to all of us to stand up to authoritarian leaders and to build a peaceful future for every Palestinian and every Israeli."
The Palestinians want an independent state in the West Bank, east Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip, territories Israel captured in a 1967 Middle East war.
Netanyahu has set July 1 as the date to begin advancing his plan to annex Israel's settlements and the Jordan Valley in the West Bank, hoping for a green light from Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a peace plan that includes Israel keeping its settlements and the Palestinians establishing a state under stringent conditions.
Palestinians have rejected the proposal and voiced outrage against Israel's proposed annexation.
Warning of possible violence and diplomatic repercussions, some European and Arab states, together with the United Nations, have urged Israel not to annex its settlements, regarded by many countries as illegal.
Police say at least 5 protesters were arrested after they attempted to start a march along the main street near the Rabin Square, where the rally took place; organizers screen video address by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders
Several thousand Israelis demonstrated on Saturday against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to extend sovereignty over parts of the West Bank, de-facto annexation of land that the Palestinians seek for a state.
At least five protesters were arrested after they attempted to march down the main street off the Rabin Square, where the rally took place.
Protesting in face masks and keeping their distance from each other under coronavirus restrictions, they gathered under the banner "No to annexation, no to occupation, yes to peace and democracy". Some waved Palestinian flags.
The protest was organized by left-wing groups and did not appear to be the start of a popular mass movement. Around half of Israelis support annexation, according to a recent opinion poll.
The organizers screened a video address by U.S. Democratic Senator Bernie Sanders.
"It has never been more important to stand up for justice, and to fight for the future we all deserve," Sanders said. "It's up to all of us to stand up to authoritarian leaders and to build a peaceful future for every Palestinian and every Israeli."
The Palestinians want an independent state in the West Bank, east Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip, territories Israel captured in a 1967 Middle East war.
Netanyahu has set July 1 as the date to begin advancing his plan to annex Israel's settlements and the Jordan Valley in the West Bank, hoping for a green light from Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a peace plan that includes Israel keeping its settlements and the Palestinians establishing a state under stringent conditions.
Palestinians have rejected the proposal and voiced outrage against Israel's proposed annexation.
Warning of possible violence and diplomatic repercussions, some European and Arab states, together with the United Nations, have urged Israel not to annex its settlements, regarded by many countries as illegal.
Health officials say 6 residents and 3 staff members at 'Ahuzat Eyal' in Or Yehuda tested positive for COVID-19 only after a second test; on Friday, 16,133 tests were conducted, the highest since the start of the outbreak
At least six residents and three staff members at a nursing home in central Israel have tested positive for coronavirus after medical officials across Israel conducted the highest number of tests for the pathogen so far.
The Health Ministry said Saturday that at least 144 new coronavirus cases have been recorded over the past 24 hours.The ministry added they conducted at least 16,133 COVID-19 tests on Friday alone - the highest number of tests since the start of the outbreak in Israel.
Health officials said the majority of the infected at the “Ahuzat Eyal” assisted living facility in Or Yehuda, only tested positive for the virus after a second test. The initial tests showed only one out of nine residents were infected with the pathogen.
One of the infected residents has been hospitalized at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer, with the rest quarantined in designated geriatric institutions.
In addition, 29 other residents and five staff members have entered a two-week isolation.
"Following a suspicion that an employee at the facility was infected with coronavirus, we demanded for tests to be conducted immediately on all residents and employees at the nursing center,” said the nursing home in a statement.
“Patients [infected with the virus] have been isolated and are not in contact with the rest of the residents."
Out of 2,372 active patients currently in Israel, only 23 are intubated. At the moment, only 101 COVID-19 patients in the country are treated in hospitals, with the rest recovering at home.
At least six residents and three staff members at a nursing home in central Israel have tested positive for coronavirus after medical officials across Israel conducted the highest number of tests for the pathogen so far.
The Health Ministry said Saturday that at least 144 new coronavirus cases have been recorded over the past 24 hours.The ministry added they conducted at least 16,133 COVID-19 tests on Friday alone - the highest number of tests since the start of the outbreak in Israel.
Health officials said the majority of the infected at the “Ahuzat Eyal” assisted living facility in Or Yehuda, only tested positive for the virus after a second test. The initial tests showed only one out of nine residents were infected with the pathogen.
One of the infected residents has been hospitalized at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer, with the rest quarantined in designated geriatric institutions.
In addition, 29 other residents and five staff members have entered a two-week isolation.
"Following a suspicion that an employee at the facility was infected with coronavirus, we demanded for tests to be conducted immediately on all residents and employees at the nursing center,” said the nursing home in a statement.
“Patients [infected with the virus] have been isolated and are not in contact with the rest of the residents."
Out of 2,372 active patients currently in Israel, only 23 are intubated. At the moment, only 101 COVID-19 patients in the country are treated in hospitals, with the rest recovering at home.
4 june 2020
The Health Ministry reported Thursday evening that 118 new cases of coronavirus have been detected in the last 24 hours.
New data shows that fresh virus infections occurred in dozens of Israeli cities and towns, unlike the concentrated outbreaks the nation had witnessed in recent weeks.
Since the onset of the pandemic in Israel, 17,495 civilians have contracted the pathogen – 15,013 of them have made a full recovery and 291 patients have succumbed to complications of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus.
There are 2,191 patients still battling coronavirus in Israel, among them are 23 patients receiving respiratory assistance - long haul from the country's peak of intubated patients, which stood at 140 patients a month and a half ago.
Health authorities also reported that some 11,000 coronavirus tests were conducted on Thursday so far, and 13,000 tests were conducted on Wednesday in total – the highest amount of such tests in over a month.
As of Thursday, 87 schools and kindergartens have closed across the country after students or staff members tested positive for the coronavirus.
Since the reopening of educational institutions by the government, 301 students and school staff have been diagnosed positive for the virus. These numbers are in addition to the 13,696 who are currently in isolation due to the virus throughout the country.
New data shows that fresh virus infections occurred in dozens of Israeli cities and towns, unlike the concentrated outbreaks the nation had witnessed in recent weeks.
Since the onset of the pandemic in Israel, 17,495 civilians have contracted the pathogen – 15,013 of them have made a full recovery and 291 patients have succumbed to complications of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus.
There are 2,191 patients still battling coronavirus in Israel, among them are 23 patients receiving respiratory assistance - long haul from the country's peak of intubated patients, which stood at 140 patients a month and a half ago.
Health authorities also reported that some 11,000 coronavirus tests were conducted on Thursday so far, and 13,000 tests were conducted on Wednesday in total – the highest amount of such tests in over a month.
As of Thursday, 87 schools and kindergartens have closed across the country after students or staff members tested positive for the coronavirus.
Since the reopening of educational institutions by the government, 301 students and school staff have been diagnosed positive for the virus. These numbers are in addition to the 13,696 who are currently in isolation due to the virus throughout the country.
2 june 2020
A 12-year-old girl was barred from entering a school in central Israel on Tuesday after her skirt was deemed too short by the staff.
The incident comes weeks after a seven-year-old, also from the city of Petah Tikva, was made to take off her dress since it was apparently in violation of the school's dress code. The girl was forced to remain in a t-shirt and underwear for the rest of the day, causing an uproar among Israeli parents.
The mother of the child said the girl called her while standing at the entrance to the school and said one of the teachers would not let her inside because her skirt is "too short."
"This is not the first time my daughter has worn this skirt to school, but she was never stopped before," said the mother. "I went up there and talked to the teacher, the principal and the deputy but none of my appeals had helped."
The child's mother added the school had suggested she go home to change or sit alone in the library all day, or even borrow a pair of pants from another student, but none of those options were acceptable.
"My daughter is a good student and came to school prepared for a math test. I took her home in tears. These teachers don't see how hurtful they are," she said. "It seems like Russian-speaking children are being singled out around here," she added referring to an earlier incident with the seven-year-old student.
The local municipality said in response the principle was correct in deeming the skirt too short, which violates the school's dress code. "We stand behind the principals' decision," the statement read.
The Education Ministry issued a statement of their own, claiming the principal was within her authority to insist on the dress code being observed but, the ministry will prepare its own dress code guidelines, which all schools will have to adhere to.
Last month, while Israel was suffering from an unusually long heatwave, a group of girls in Ra'anana were barred from entering school grounds because they were wearing short shorts.
The incident sparked protests among schoolgirls around the country, demanding they be treated with the same consideration as boys, who are allowed to wear shorts to school.
The incident comes weeks after a seven-year-old, also from the city of Petah Tikva, was made to take off her dress since it was apparently in violation of the school's dress code. The girl was forced to remain in a t-shirt and underwear for the rest of the day, causing an uproar among Israeli parents.
The mother of the child said the girl called her while standing at the entrance to the school and said one of the teachers would not let her inside because her skirt is "too short."
"This is not the first time my daughter has worn this skirt to school, but she was never stopped before," said the mother. "I went up there and talked to the teacher, the principal and the deputy but none of my appeals had helped."
The child's mother added the school had suggested she go home to change or sit alone in the library all day, or even borrow a pair of pants from another student, but none of those options were acceptable.
"My daughter is a good student and came to school prepared for a math test. I took her home in tears. These teachers don't see how hurtful they are," she said. "It seems like Russian-speaking children are being singled out around here," she added referring to an earlier incident with the seven-year-old student.
The local municipality said in response the principle was correct in deeming the skirt too short, which violates the school's dress code. "We stand behind the principals' decision," the statement read.
The Education Ministry issued a statement of their own, claiming the principal was within her authority to insist on the dress code being observed but, the ministry will prepare its own dress code guidelines, which all schools will have to adhere to.
Last month, while Israel was suffering from an unusually long heatwave, a group of girls in Ra'anana were barred from entering school grounds because they were wearing short shorts.
The incident sparked protests among schoolgirls around the country, demanding they be treated with the same consideration as boys, who are allowed to wear shorts to school.
1 june 2020
Thousands gathered on Monday in Tel Aviv's Charles Clore Park to protest against domestic violence and called on the government to promote initiatives to protect women.
The rally was hosted under the banner, "Women, end the violence together," following the death of eight women, killed in acts of domestic abuse since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, and 11 since the beginning of the year.
Among the attendants was Lily Ben-Ami, chairperson of the Michal Sela Forum and sister of Michal Sela, a woman who was stabbed to death by her husband in October 2019.
Several relatives of domestic violence victims also spoke at the event, including Shira Vishniyak, sister of Maya Vishniyak, who was recently killed by her boyfriend.
As Israel prepares for a potential second wave of the novel coronavirus, chairwoman of women's organization Na'amat, Hagit Pe'er, expressed concern that further possible closures and lockdowns may ensnare victims once more with their attackers.
Cases of domestic violence have risen dramatically since the beginning of the pandemic due to the victims of such abuse being often confined to home with those that harm them.
The Na'amat domestic abuse hotline reports it has seen a 100% increase in calls throughout April and May when compared to the same time last year.
The rally was hosted under the banner, "Women, end the violence together," following the death of eight women, killed in acts of domestic abuse since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, and 11 since the beginning of the year.
Among the attendants was Lily Ben-Ami, chairperson of the Michal Sela Forum and sister of Michal Sela, a woman who was stabbed to death by her husband in October 2019.
Several relatives of domestic violence victims also spoke at the event, including Shira Vishniyak, sister of Maya Vishniyak, who was recently killed by her boyfriend.
As Israel prepares for a potential second wave of the novel coronavirus, chairwoman of women's organization Na'amat, Hagit Pe'er, expressed concern that further possible closures and lockdowns may ensnare victims once more with their attackers.
Cases of domestic violence have risen dramatically since the beginning of the pandemic due to the victims of such abuse being often confined to home with those that harm them.
The Na'amat domestic abuse hotline reports it has seen a 100% increase in calls throughout April and May when compared to the same time last year.
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