PM Netanyahu made a surprise visit to the Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem today.In a video posted by a journalist for Galei Tzahal, cries of "Bibi, Bibi!" can be heard welcoming the PM to the capital.Today's breakdown in budget negotiations with Blue and White brought the country Ine step closer to early elections.

DM Gantz speaks with German DM Kramp-Karrenbauer, thanks her for commitment to relationship with Israel.

Israel's coronavirus czar visits Barziliai hospital, tours facility's coronavirus ward.

Israel may return to policy of eliminating Hamas leaders, report says.

Test developed at Israel's Sheba hospital has 95% success rate in detecting coronavirus with its spit test that takes less than Ine minute.

The US dollar fell by 0.029% after the close of currency exchange In the day, finishing at NIS 3.4.The euro was up 0.299% ending at NIS 4.06.

The Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Labor Party, Amir Peretz, addressed the issue of the UAE's procurement of advanced defense systems during his Knesset speech today (Wednesday)."If consent to introduce stealth fighter planes into the Middle East was part of the agreement, if the security establishment was left in the dark, this was a flawed process, certainly when it comes to such sensitive issues...The agreement is fundamentally flawed," he said."The peace agreement with the UAE is important, and creates a new and positive atmosphere in the region. But it is no less important than the unequivocal announcement by all those involved that annexation will not take place. The fact that annexation is off the agenda is important for regional stability. It has been removed from the agenda, but the process was flawed and must not be repeated."

As many as 9,000 coronavirus tests were approved for students in higher yeshivas today. Students will be tested upon entering the yeshiva premises.