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Treasury predicts NIS 180 billion pandemic deficit Gad Lior | Published: 04.04.21 , 15:36 Israel's cumulative deficit for the 12 months of the coronavirus pandemic (March 2020-March 2021) will reach around NIS 180 billion (approx. $54 billion), which translates to about 12.6% of the country's GDP, the Finance Ministry said Sunday. According to estimates, the national budget deficit for the first quarter of 2021 is expected to reach around NIS 20 billion. comment

Smotrich urges Bennett to back Netanyahu for PM Far-right lawmaker warns former ally, who is speculated to recommend himself for premier, that 'any recommendation you make tomorrow that is not Netanyahu will put us on the fast track toward a left-wing government' Moran Azulay | Published: 04.04.21 , 20:34 A day before Israel’s party leaders arrive at President Reuven Rivlin’s residence in Jerusalem for consultations, Religious Zionist party chief Bezalel Smotrich on Sunday urged Yamina Chairman Naftali Bennett to back Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form the next government. Speak...

Pedestrian killed in Jerusalem multi-car pile up Gilad Cohen | A 25-year-old woman was killed Sunday during a multi-vehicle collision in Jerusalem. Another woman was moderately injured and eight others were lightly hurt in the incident, which involved seven vehicles. The police are investigating the circumstances of the crash. comment

Gantz: Alleged Jordan coup plot is 'an internal matter' After round-up of suspected conspirators, Jordanian media warns of 'security and stability' red lines that cannot be crossed; mother of former crown prince slams claims he was involved in plans to overthrow king as 'wicked slander' Ynet, AFP | Published: 04.04.21 , 13:56 Defense Minister Benny Gantz said Sunday that Israel has no interest in becoming involved in an apparent foiled plot to overthrow Jordan's King Abdullah, calling it "an internal Jordanian matter." Gantz' comments came in the wake of a major Jordanian security sweep ...

Runaway antelope caught on camera galloping down southern Israeli highway Concerned drivers film large ruminant mammal dashing down Ashdod's Highway 41 before being eventually found lying in a water canal near Yavne, avoiding a potential disaster Ilana Curiel | Published: 04.04.21 , 19:17 A runaway antelope was caught on camera over the weekend galloping down a highway in southern Israel after escaping from a nearby petting zoo. According to Israel Nature and Parks Authority (INPA), inspectors received a report from concerned drivers that spotted and filmed the large ruminant mammal on Hig...