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Midday turnout up in comparison to September 2019 vote. President Rivlin says he feels "deep shame" at 3rd elections in a  year. TV exit polls will be released at 10 pm.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Central Elections Committee setting up special polling booths for those under Coronavirus quarantine, Israel imposes closure of territories during election, Israeli female runner wins Tokyo marathon.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israeli man returning from Italy contracts coronavirus. Non-Israelis arriving from Italy will be barred entry. Israeli jets down drone sent from Gaza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Ministry opens hot line for anyone fearing they have contracted the coronavirus, Netanyahu warns of a "totally different" blow against Hamas and other terrorist organizations in Gaza if calm not kept, Rivlin sends condolence letter to Egyptian people over passing of former President Hosni Mubarak.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak dies at 91. Restrictions on southern residents lifted after Gaza ceasefire reached. Prime Minister Netanyahu says he is pressing ahead with West Bank settlement building project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rocket fire resumes on southern Israel, following Israel Air Force retaliatory strikes on Islamic Jihad targets in Syria, Gaza Strip. Due to security tensions, school cancelled, train service suspended in the south. Another Israeli from cruise ship diagnosed with coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Ministry asks anyone who returned from Taiwan, Italy or Australia and who develops symptoms of cold to be checked. Education  Ministry suspends student educational trips to Poland due to exposure concerns. IDF kills two  Palestinian gunmen who were planting a bomb near Gaza Strip border fence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fourth Israeli diagnosed with coronavirus as others leave cruise vessel. Gaza terror groups warn Israel against targeting their leaders. Blue and White Party leader Gantz says expected probe of failed company he led driven by political pressure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF responds to Islamic Jihad sniper fire in Gaza Strip, no Israeli casualties. In Japan, 79 coronavirus cases diagnosed on cruise vessel as non-infected passengers begin to disembark. Preparations at Sheba hospital to receive the Israeli passengers from the ship.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Balloon with apparent RPG warhead found in southern Israel. Defense Minister Bennett says Israel has discerned weakening of Iran's involvement in the region. Israel bars entry to foreigners who visited Asian countries recently, due to coronavirus concerns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Ministry prepares to return Israelis on quarantined cruise vessel. Police sapper neutralizes booby-trapped balloon in western Negev. Border police thwart attempted stabbing attack in Hebron. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israeli couple on luxury cruise ship quarantined in Japan confirmed to be infected with coronavirus, Air Force strikes Hamas targets in Gaza in retaliation to mortar fire, Blue and White leader Benny Gantz says he will form the next coalition government without the support of Arab parties and without Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three-judge panel for Netanyahu trial named. Rafael successfully tests laser drone defense system. Health official says Israelis on quarantined cruise ship may have to remain in isolation upon their return home.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UN Security Council to debate Deal of the Century after Palestinians drop draft resolution. Egyptian delegation to Gaza tells Hamas to stop attacks. PM condemns price tag attack in Israeli village Jish. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knesset plenum convenes in special session to debate security situation in the south. Head of Islamic Movement northern branch sentenced to 28 months in prison for incitement to terror. Report: Israeli on quarantined cruise ship developed fever, not clear if coronavirus infection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US ambassador warns Israel against unilateral annexation moves, Israel bars Palestinian Authority from exporting agriculture goods through Jordan in trade spat, Israel braces for cold front. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gunman shot dead after shooting Border Policeman outside Jerusalem's Old city. Hunt continues for driver in Jerusalem First Station car ramming. 2 Palestinians killed in Jenin area violence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supreme Court deliberates decision to ban Arab MK from running in March election. IAF overnight hits Hamas targets in Gaza Strip after rocket fire on south. Mixed comments from Sudan over moving toward ties with Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel Navy, Shin Bet thwart Hamas weapons smuggling attempt via sea. Explosive balloon lands near Gaza periphery kibbutz. Off-duty police officer charged in fatal shooting of Ethiopian-Israeli teen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flies to Uganda on a one day diplomatic visit. China’s acting ambassador to Israel has apologized for liking Israel’s coronavirus travel ban with the Holocaust. The Red Hot Chili Peppers are headed to Tel Aviv to  headline the new Funkyard Festival  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Netanyahu says impossible to prevent coronavirus from reaching Israel. IAF hits Hamas targets in response to weekend rocket launch, incendiary balloon launch. Russia says US peace plan contravenes UN resolutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flies to Moscow to brief Russian president on Trump peace plan. President Putin pardons Israeli Naama Issachar, jailed for drug trafficking, who returns on Netanyahu's plane. El Al suspends flights to Beijing due to corona virus scare.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesha Settlers Council opposes Deal of the Century over Palestinian state clause. PM withdraws request for Knesset immunity. Peace plan details to be unveiled at 7pm Israel time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Netanyahu and Benny Gantz set for separate meetings with President Trump. Israel warns the Palestinians against extreme reactions to the US peace plan. Yamina head Bennett pushes for annexation before the election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Netanyahu calls US President Trump's deal of the century a once in history opportunity. Blue and White leader Gantz heads to Washington for separate White House talks on administration peace plan. Israel air force overnight hits Hamas targets in Gaza in retaliation for incendiary balloon launches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.