Pandemic, travel restrictions force halt to visits by about 60,000 young Jews through programs sponsored by Birthright, Masa, Jewish schools, youth groups
Event pushed back to April 25 after most US movies theaters close, and film production halts; cut-off date for film eligibility extended to ensure broad, competitive field
Amy Acton, state's Department of Health Director, faced armed protesters, Nazi comparisons, anti-Jewish slurs after supporting stay-at-home orders to stem coronavirus outbreak
New immigrants arrive on special charter flight as country sees severe coronavirus outbreak and protests sparked by a scarcity of food and medical supplies
The need to get continent's tourism industry up and running again after coronavirus lockdowns is urgent, but leaders urge caution, as virus 'is still out there'
Thousands protest opposite Finance Ministry, demanding government provide financial assistance for cultural industry that has been shut down for months due to coronavirus outbreak
Matanyahu Englman will also focus on state financial support to citizens and COVID-19 testing; reportedly won't probe Netanyahu's conduct in leading pandemic response
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