Netanyahu Corruption Trial in Jerusalem

Opposing groups of protesters gather outside the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem before Netanyahu’s trial opens later today on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust at the Jerusalem District Court. Black Flag protesters represent the danger corruption poses to democracy, while others accuse Attorney General Mandelblit, Netanyahu’s personal appointment, of succumbing to left wing political pressure. Unprecedented, Netanyahu will become Israel’s first serving prime minister to go on criminal trial.

COVID-19: RECOVERY: Shuk Opens in Jerusalem

A Jewish shop owner executes his morning prayers, wrapped in a prayer shawl and phylacteries, perhaps in gratitude for the opening of his shop in the iconic Shuk Mahane Yehuda Market. The government has allowed opening of shopping malls and open air markets as of today after over six weeks of closure due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19: RECOVERY: Shuk Opens in Jerusalem

Jerusalemites flock to the iconic Shuk Mahane Yehuda Market, a symbol of life in Jerusalem. The government has allowed opening of shopping malls and open air markets as of today after over six weeks of closure due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19: RECOVERY: Shuk Opens in Jerusalem

Jerusalemites flock to the iconic Shuk Mahane Yehuda Market, a symbol of life in Jerusalem. The government has allowed opening of shopping malls and open air markets as of today after over six weeks of closure due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Israel Independence Day 2020

Four Israel Air Force Beechcraft T-6 Texan II training planes, flown by the IAF aerial acrobatics team, fly over hospitals around the country saluting medical teams on Israel’s 72nd Independence Day. The traditional Independence Day airshow has been canceled to prevent gatherings as the country is under lockdown to curb COVID-19 spread.

COVID-19: DAILY LIFE in Virus Wartime: Israel

Families visit the graves of the fallen at the Mt. Herzl Military Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day, to be commemorated 28th April, 2020, following government announcement of a total lockdown nationwide on Memorial Day itself and the following Independence Day, cancelling all ceremonies and celebrations, in an attempt to further curb COVID-19 spread.

COVID-19: PROTESTS: Israel

Self employed teachers and caretakers of privately run preschool establishments protest outside the Israeli parliament demanding government financial assistance in light of the Coronavirus outbreak and lockdown leaving them with rent and taxes to pay but no income.

COVID-19: PROTESTS: Israel

Self employed teachers and caretakers of privately run preschool establishments protest outside the Israeli parliament demanding government financial assistance in light of the Coronavirus outbreak and lockdown leaving them with rent and taxes to pay but no income.

Holocaust Rememberance Day 2020 in Israel

Yonatan and Alon (not depicted), volunteers of the Hebrew Scout Movement in Israel, deliver hot meals and a plant to the doorstep of Holocaust survivors, confined to their homes for weeks under Coronavirus isolation requirements, on Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day.

COVID-19: DAILY LIFE: Jerusalem

As an ease of the Coronavirus lockdown comes into effect allowing a wider range of businesses to open, so does a mandatory requirement to wear a face mask in public, punishable with a 200 ILS fine. 13,362 Israelis have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Death toll is 172.

COVID-19: DAILY LIFE: Jerusalem

A woman takes her parrot out of home quarantine for some fresh air.

COVID-19: DAILY LIFE: Jerusalem

A woman complies with Ministry of Health decrees wearing a face mask on public transportation in Jerusalem in light of the Coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus Outbreak 2020: Israel

A nearly empty flight arrives at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport from Amsterdam following travel restrictions and flight cancellations due to the Coronavirus outbreak, leaving the airport almost totally empty. Some 5,591 have tested positive for COVID-19 in Israel. Current death toll is 24.

Coronavirus Outbreak 2020: Israel

A woman wears a surgical mask in the Jerusalem tram as more and more people take protective measures in light of the Coronavirus outbreak. Some 4,347 have tested positive for COVID-19 in Israel. Current death toll is 15.

Coronavirus Outbreak 2020: Israel

A man wears a surgical mask in the Jerusalem tram as more and more people take protective measures in light of the Coronavirus outbreak. Some 4,347 have tested positive for COVID-19 in Israel. Current death toll is 15.

Coronavirus Outbreak 2020: Israel

Jewish Israelis in costume celebrate Purim, one of Judaism's more colorful and popular holidays, incorporating hygienic protection in light of the novel Coronavirus threat. Some 50 have been found positive for COVID-19. Authorities have imposed complete closure of Israel’s borders requiring a mandatory 14 day home quarantine for anyone arriving from all destinations.