Sirens sound as Israel remembers its fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terror. Israel views Iran as being behind missile firing at Israeli-owned cargo vessel. Coronavirus cases continue to drop.
Condition critical of IDF disabled veteran who set himself on fire. Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers to begin with siren at 8 p.m. Israel to grant entry to foreign tourist groups from May 23rd.
Iran says it will avenge Natanz sabotage.Teheran blames Israel. NYT: it may take 9 months to restore Natanz production.
US Secretary of Defense visits Israel as Iran's main uranium enrichment site hit by "electrical incident." Coronavirus cases continue to decline with just 86 new cases, police arrest 3 suspects in stoning/burning of public bus in Jerusalem Arab neighborhood
Israel remembers 6 million Jews murdered in the Holocaust. High Court sides with Education Minister in refusing to grant Israel Prize to mathematician over alleged boycott support. Syria claims Israeli overnights strike near Damascus.
Tehran confirms vessel was hit in Red Sea, sustained "minor damage." Report: Israel targeted ship as retaliation for attacks on its ships. On eve of Holocaust remembrance day, report says coronavirus pandemic shifted anti-Semitic hatred online.
President Rivlin chooses Likud leader, prime minister Netanyahu to attempt to put together a coalition government. 24th Knesset sworn in today. Tens of thousands of shekels in cash blowing in streets of Beersheba.
Witness phase of Netanyahu corruption trial begins. Gantz recommends Lapid for PM, Yamina recommends Bennett. Rivlin:can't see way to form a coalition.
Defense Minister Gantz stresses strategic importance of ties with Jordan, and calls reports of thwarted alleged coup attempt there a "domestic matter." Health Ministry officials weigh cancelling mask-wearing requirement outdoors. Political contacts continue ahead of start of president's consultations on which Knesset member to task with forming a government.
Coronavirus Tzar Prof. Nahman Ash says likely Israel to lift mandate to wear masks outdoors, Israel to have no standing Justice Minister by midnight amid political turmoil, Islamists Ra'am Party to announce tonight who it backs for prime minister