Coronavirus: Israel Beyond the Headlines

As the coronavirus began to manifest across the globe several weeks ago, Israel began to implement measures to prevent the virus from spreading within Israel itself, including being one of the first countries to close its borders and order quarantines for those coming from abroad.

In response, Israel’s policies came under heavy criticism, with parts of the media blaming Israel for decisions taken in conjunction with the Palestinians, and neglecting to mention Israel’s sole motivation: to save lives.

Learn more about Israel’s response to the COVID-19 crisis here.