Prof. Sergio DellaPergola says high unemployment rate, coupled with political discontent, could drive young Israelis away; challenges government’s rosy coronavirus aliyah forecasts

Prof. Sergio DellaPergola says high unemployment rate, coupled with political discontent, could drive young Israelis away; challenges government’s rosy coronavirus aliyah forecasts

The surge in call volume from people mostly seeking to appeal quarantine orders was due to a change in Health Ministry policy, which soldiers complained was unclear and difficult to relay

Though the community only comprises about 1 percent of the U.S. electorate, it is largely situated in crucial swing states such as Michigan, Ohio and Florida

Ohana, who is openly gay and has voted against his party's stance on LGBTQ issues, resigned based on a law that allows a limited number of cabinet members to free up their parliamentary seats

Israel replaces crisis leadership ■ Health Ministry issues tenders for private testing labs ■ Court rules against sick pay during quarantine ■ Total cases surpass 65,000, half still active

Demonstrators coming out against Public Security Minister Amir Ohana's alleged attempts to use police to silence anti-Netanyahu protests block major highway

An amendment by the party's left-wing flank offering a more critical approach toward Israel – including conditioning military aid – rejected by a large majority, with 117 voting against it and 34 voting in favor