jerusalempost--2020-09-23--Gantz, Netanyahu quarrel over importance of preventing protests

The country is heading back into a complete lockdown which is to begin Friday and is likely to last until at least the end of the holidays.After eight hours of deliberations , the coronavirus cabinet made its recommendations , which were brought to the full cabinet for a late-night vote.The lockdown is expected to be more stringent than the one in March , and should include shuttering synagogues , reducing the number of people who can protest , closing all nonessential businesses and markets , reducing public transportation routes and allowing citizens to gather only within their nuclear families.Protesters are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worshipers to pray in groups of up to 20 people within one kilometer of their homes .
Synagogues are expected to open only on Yom Kippur for small groups of worshipers.A decision on halting flights departing Ben-Gurion Airport as early as Friday was not finalized by press time.The decision comes on the day that almost 7,000 people were diagnosed with coronavirus in a 24-hour period – unprecedented numbers.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed for the total closure during the coronavirus cabinet meeting Wednesday , despite opposition by the Finance Ministry and some other senior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown was not needed.The closure will cost an estimated NIS 35 billion ( $ 10b . )
if the lockdown lasts three weeks.
“ The situation is bad ; we ’ re seeing a steep increase in morbidity rates , ” Netanyahu said via a video message during a break from the coronavirus cabinet meeting .
“ We need to reach decisions , hard decisions .
But as prime minister , I ’ m obligated to protect your lives , and everyone must understand that this is a life-threatening situation.
“ That ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ choice .
We ’ re going to make hard decisions and save lives – with your cooperation , ” he concluded.There were 6,948 people diagnosed with the virus on Tuesday , the Health Ministry showed Wednesday evening – some 11.7 % of the 61,165 people screened .
Israel has now had 203,136 cases since the start of the pandemic .
Moreover , there were 658 patients in serious condition , including 177 people on ventilators – also a record since the start of the crisis.According to the ministry , some 32 coronavirus patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , bringing the death toll to 1,317.The coronavirus cabinet meeting was expected to result in a decision to stop the pandemic ’ s spread .
When ministers began the meeting , it was built around deciding on new restrictions to stop the coronavirus from burning across the country .
But the hours-long meeting turned instead into an intense debate between Blue and White and Likud ministers over demonstrations.At one point during the meeting , Netanyahu called the room to attention and said , “ You will respect the discussion.
” At another , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emergency meeting of his faction ministers .
He told them , “ Stop the disproportionate discussion of the demonstrations immediately ... .
Insist on what is good for the health of the citizens and what will stop the spread of infection – while balancing Judaism , democracy , economy and society.
” And all of this was despite having come to an agreement ahead of the meeting that they would take the advice of health professionals and the police on how to manage prayers and protests.From the meeting ’ s start , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ push for a complete closure , which Blue and White ministers claimed was in order to stop the protests against him.Several quotes from the session were leaked , which painted a picture of the chaos that led to the closure.
“ Why do we need to close down factories to stop demonstrations ?
” asked Finance Minister Israel Katz.
“ Who is asking for a complete closure ?
” asked Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi .
“ It is not us – it is the prime minister.
” “ I hear the health professionals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ general closure , ” he continued .
“ I therefore want to understand why a full closure is recommended here .
A full closure is a last resort and not a solution to demonstrations.
” Ashkenazi said that a closure would destroy the economy and close down businesses for good.
“ The decision can not go against the health professionals , ” he stressed , “ because of political considerations.
” Added Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn : “ We agreed to a closure , but now you suddenly want a decision that will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in front of the Prime Minister ’ s Residence.For his part , Netanyahu explained why demonstrations must be stopped.
“ If we can leave home to demonstrate , then people will also be able to go to the beach and call it protesting , ” he said .
“ Who said you have to go far to demonstrate ?
Let them demonstrate [ outside ] the house.
” He said that he supports demonstrations , but every week Israeli citizens see that they are required to celebrate the holiday alone , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the other hand protesters are coming out in masses.
“ Today , 31 people died from coronavirus , ” the prime minister stressed .
“ I am fighting for the lives of the citizens of Israel ... We are at war – wake up !
” “ The pandemic is spreading all over the world , people are losing their jobs at best and the lives of their relatives at worst , and all they care about is continuing the demonstrations against Netanyahu at all costs , ” Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen tweeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Does their hatred of Netanyahu outweigh their desire to preserve the lives of Israeli citizens ?
” At one point in the meeting , there was also a confrontation between Economy Minister Amir Peretz and Netanyahu.The prime minister said he wanted to impose a full closure immediately .
Peretz responded , “ Public confidence has been broken because every two days we make a different proposal .
The decisions do not last more than two days .
I propose to accept the outline prepared by the attorney-general , the coronavirus commissioner and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Transportation Minister Miri Regev : “ We are prisoners because of these demonstrations .
It can not be that we will allow widespread demonstrations while prayers will be reduced to small capsules.
” Interior Minister Arye Deri , who initiated the idea of opening synagogues only on Yom Kippur , walked out of the meeting early in the day when some ministers discussed shutting them down but allowing protests to continue.
“ When the Health Ministry prevents gatherings in closed spaces , we will all pray in the public space , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone who wants to demonstrate will do so near his home.
” Recall that on Tuesday , after the cabinet meeting , Deri said , “ We are in a life-saving situation .
I am willing to go to the rabbis and persuade them to [ tell their followers to ] pray more in the public space.
” But he said he can not convince the rabbis to give up the tradition of hakafot – dancing with Torah scrolls on Simhat Torah – if demonstrations continue as usual.
“ I am accountable to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best for God , ” he continued .
“ We are a Jewish and democratic government , and for me Judaism is first and most important .
If the government decides ‘ no ’ to praying on Yom Kippur and ‘ yes ’ to demonstrations , I don ’ t know if I can stay in such a non-Jewish government.
” “ We came here to tackle the acute health crisis – how did this meeting become to be about protests ?
” asked Science and Technology Minister Izhar Shay.Likud MK Haim Katz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ powerful Central Committee , said the government and Knesset should be dispersed.
“ Nothing is working , ” he lamented .

The country is heading back into a complete lockdown, which is to begin Friday and is likely to last until at least the end of the holidays.After eight hours of deliberations, the coronavirus cabinet made its recommendations, which were brought to the full cabinet for a late-night vote. By 6:30 a.m. the government had approved the lockdown, too.The government's recommendations will be presented to the Knesset on Thursday for a vote.The lockdown is expected to be more stringent than the one in March, and should include shuttering synagogues, reducing the number of people who can protest, closing all nonessential businesses and markets, reducing public transportation routes and allowing citizens to gather only within their nuclear families.Protesters are expected to be allowed to demonstrate and worshipers to pray outside in groups of up to 20 people within one kilometer of their homes. Synagogues are expected to open only on Yom Kippur for small groups of worshipers, according to the outline originally designed and implemented on Rosh Hashanah.A decision on halting flights departing Ben-Gurion Airport as early as Friday was not finalized by press time.The decision comes on the day that almost 7,000 people were diagnosed with coronavirus in a 24-hour period – unprecedented numbers.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed for the total closure during the coronavirus cabinet meeting Wednesday, despite opposition by the Finance Ministry and some other senior officials. They said that a total lockdown was not needed.The closure will cost an estimated NIS 35 billion ($10b.) if the lockdown lasts three weeks.“The situation is bad; we’re seeing a steep increase in morbidity rates,” Netanyahu said via a video message during a break from the coronavirus cabinet meeting. “We need to reach decisions, hard decisions. But as prime minister, I’m obligated to protect your lives, and everyone must understand that this is a life-threatening situation.“That’s why there’s no other choice. We’re going to make hard decisions and save lives – with your cooperation,” he concluded.There were 6,948 people diagnosed with the virus on Tuesday, the Health Ministry showed Wednesday evening – some 11.7% of the 61,165 people screened. Israel has now had 203,136 cases since the start of the pandemic. Moreover, there were 658 patients in serious condition, including 177 people on ventilators – also a record since the start of the crisis.According to the ministry, some 32 coronavirus patients have died in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 1,317.The coronavirus cabinet meeting was expected to result in a decision to stop the pandemic’s spread. When ministers began the meeting, it was built around deciding on new restrictions to stop the coronavirus from burning across the country. But the hours-long meeting turned instead into an intense debate between Blue and White and Likud ministers over demonstrations.At one point during the meeting, Netanyahu called the room to attention and said, “You will respect the discussion.”At another, Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz convened an emergency meeting of his faction ministers. He told them, “Stop the disproportionate discussion of the demonstrations immediately.... Insist on what is good for the health of the citizens and what will stop the spread of infection – while balancing Judaism, democracy, economy and society.”And all of this was despite having come to an agreement ahead of the meeting that they would take the advice of health professionals and the police on how to manage prayers and protests.From the meeting’s start, it was apparent that Netanyahu was planning to push for a complete closure, which Blue and White ministers claimed was in order to stop the protests against him.Several quotes from the session were leaked, which painted a picture of the chaos that led to the closure.“Why do we need to close down factories to stop demonstrations?” asked Finance Minister Israel Katz.“Who is asking for a complete closure?” asked Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi. “It is not us – it is the prime minister.”“I hear the health professionals say there is no reason for a general closure,” he continued. “I therefore want to understand why a full closure is recommended here. A full closure is a last resort and not a solution to demonstrations.”Ashkenazi said that a closure would destroy the economy and close down businesses for good.“The decision cannot go against the health professionals,” he stressed, “because of political considerations.”Added Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn: “We agreed to a closure, but now you suddenly want a decision that will ban only demonstrations on Balfour” Road, in front of the Prime Minister’s Residence.For his part, Netanyahu explained why demonstrations must be stopped.“If we can leave home to demonstrate, then people will also be able to go to the beach and call it protesting,” he said. “Who said you have to go far to demonstrate? Let them demonstrate [outside] the house.”He said that he supports demonstrations, but every week Israeli citizens see that they are required to celebrate the holiday alone, to comply with health guidelines, and on the other hand protesters are coming out in masses.“Today, 31 people died from coronavirus,” the prime minister stressed. “I am fighting for the lives of the citizens of Israel... We are at war – wake up!”“The pandemic is spreading all over the world, people are losing their jobs at best and the lives of their relatives at worst, and all they care about is continuing the demonstrations against Netanyahu at all costs,” Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen tweeted against Blue and White ministers. “Does their hatred of Netanyahu outweigh their desire to preserve the lives of Israeli citizens?”At one point in the meeting, there was also a confrontation between Economy Minister Amir Peretz and Netanyahu.The prime minister said he wanted to impose a full closure immediately. Peretz responded, “Public confidence has been broken because every two days we make a different proposal. The decisions do not last more than two days. I propose to accept the outline prepared by the attorney-general, the coronavirus commissioner and the director-general of the Health Ministry.”Added Transportation Minister Miri Regev: “We are prisoners because of these demonstrations. It cannot be that we will allow widespread demonstrations while prayers will be reduced to small capsules.”Interior Minister Arye Deri, who initiated the idea of opening synagogues only on Yom Kippur, walked out of the meeting early in the day when some ministers discussed shutting them down but allowing protests to continue.“When the Health Ministry prevents gatherings in closed spaces, we will all pray in the public space,” he said. “During the closure, anyone who wants to demonstrate will do so near his home.”Recall that on Tuesday, after the cabinet meeting, Deri said, “We are in a life-saving situation. I am willing to go to the rabbis and persuade them to [tell their followers to] pray more in the public space.” But he said he cannot convince the rabbis to give up the tradition of hakafot – dancing with Torah scrolls on Simhat Torah – if demonstrations continue as usual.“I am accountable to the public; I will do my best for God,” he continued. “We are a Jewish and democratic government, and for me Judaism is first and most important. If the government decides ‘no’ to praying on Yom Kippur and ‘yes’ to demonstrations, I don’t know if I can stay in such a non-Jewish government.”“We came here to tackle the acute health crisis – how did this meeting become to be about protests?” asked Science and Technology Minister Izhar Shay.Likud MK Haim Katz, who chairs the party’s powerful Central Committee, said the government and Knesset should be dispersed.“Nothing is working,” he lamented.A court spokesperson's office on Thursday announced that Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn had coordinated with the judiciary to start the Sukkot holiday recess three days early, on September 29 instead of October 2.There was no additional explanation, but given that the courts were due to be closed from September 24-28 for the weekend and the Yom Kippur holiday, essentially this means that the court recess starts Friday and will run for slightly over two weeks.The government's lockdown plan passed the hurdle on Thursday afternoon when the Knesset House Committee approved a special session of the Knesset plenum later Thursday, that will be the final step in authorizing the lockdown.


jerusalempost--2020-09-23--Black Flag Movement says it will hold demonstrations throughout weekend

These include protests on major bridges and intersections , as well as convoys of protesters that will be passing through @ @ @ @ @ State of Israel is under lockdown that 's completely defendant Bibi 's fault .
He @ @ @ @ @ trial , repeated incitement , luxurious flights and tax return issues for the past six @ @ @ @ @ Israel has close to 7,000 new daily infections is Netanyahu 's Yom Kippur failure , @ @ @ @ @ statement read .
`` If Israel wishes to overcome the coronavirus crisis – Netanyahu has @ @ @ @ @ as prime minister .
We will continue our struggle for the sake of the State @ @ @ @ @ . ''

These include protests on major bridges and intersections, as well as convoys of protesters that will be passing through various cities.
"The State of Israel is under lockdown that's completely defendant Bibi's fault. He's been busy with his trial, repeated incitement, luxurious flights and tax return issues for the past six months. The fact that Israel has close to 7,000 new daily infections is Netanyahu's Yom Kippur failure," a Black Flag Movement statement read.
"If Israel wishes to overcome the coronavirus crisis – Netanyahu has to resign from his position as prime minister. We will continue our struggle for the sake of the State of Israel and its citizens."
The Black Flag Movement announced on Wednesday that it will be holding various demonstrations across the country during the weekend.


jerusalempost--2020-09-23--AstraZeneca trial in United States remains on hold

Azar said that the FDA 's investigation , which has continued even after the trial has resumed outside of the @ @ @ @ @ the agency takes safety of the vaccine seriously .

Azar said that the FDA's investigation, which has continued even after the trial has resumed outside of the United States, shows that the agency takes safety of the vaccine seriously.
US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said on Wednesday that the US trial of AstraZeneca PLC's COVID-19 vaccine remains on hold while the US Food and Drug Administration investigates a patient illness that shut down the global trial.


jerusalempost--2020-09-23--Paris Eiffel tower reopened to visitors after bomb threat

The Eiffel Tower was evacuated for several hours on Wednesday after police received a call suggesting a bomb had been @ @ @ @ @ monument had been searched and no explosives found , a police spokeswoman said .
It @ @ @ @ @ ( 1225 GMT ) .
Several hundred people , including tourists , restaurant staff and @ @ @ @ @ the tower in the late morning .
`` It was an orderly evacuation , there @ @ @ @ @ said Manuel , a tour guide on site when the evacuation order was given .

The Eiffel Tower was evacuated for several hours on Wednesday after police received a call suggesting a bomb had been placed there.
The Paris monument had been searched and no explosives found, a police spokeswoman said. It reopened at about 2.25 p.m. (1225 GMT).
Several hundred people, including tourists, restaurant staff and workmen were led away from the tower in the late morning.
"It was an orderly evacuation, there was no panic," said Manuel, a tour guide on site when the evacuation order was given.


jerusalempost--2020-09-24--High court appeal wishes to maintain protests during lockdown

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Following the government's decision to impose a stricter lockdown, the Movement for Quality Government will appeal to the High Court of Justice against the decision to prohibit protests during the lockdown.


jerusalempost--2020-09-24--Coronavirus in Israel: 6,808 new cases, 12.9% of those tested

There were 6,808 new coronavirus cases in Israel on Wednesday, the Health Ministry announced on Thursday morning.Some 12.9% of all those test returned a positive result., up from 11.7% on Wednesday.The death toll stands at 1,325, an increase of seven people.There are currently 657 people in serious condition, with 161 on ventilators.The numbers come as Israel's government voted to bring in stricter regulations beginning Friday as it attempts to curb the spread of the disease.


jerusalempost--2020-09-24--Czech Republic reports 2,309 new coronavirus cases in slight dip

The Czech Republic recorded 2,309 new infections in its third highest daily rise since the coronavirus pandemic began, but the figure was down slightly from 2,392 the previous day, health ministry data showed on Thursday.In the past two weeks, Czech infections have been rising at the second fastest rate in Europe, for a tally of 55,464 cases since the first infections were detected in March.Authorities have reinstated some measures to rein in the virus, such as mask-wearing and, from Thursday, stricter limits on opening hours for bars.


jerusalempost--2020-09-25--Mainland China reports 8 new COVID-19 cases vs 7 a day earlier

The National Health Commission said in a statement that all new cases were imported infections involving travellers from overseas .
@ @ @ @ @ cases , which China does not classify as confirmed COVID-19 patients , fell to 18 @ @ @ @ @ .

Mainland China reported eight new COVID-19 cases on Sept. 24, compared with seven cases disclosed a day earlier, the national health authority said on Friday.
The National Health Commission said in a statement that all new cases were imported infections involving travellers from overseas. The number of new asymptomatic cases, which China does not classify as confirmed COVID-19 patients, fell to 18 from 20 a day earlier.
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 infections in mainland China now stands at 85,322, while the number of total deaths remained unchanged at 4,634.


jerusalempost--2020-09-25--Mexico's confirmed coronavirus deaths exceed 75,000

Mexico's confirmed coronavirus caseload rose to 715,457 on Thursday, according to updated data from the health ministry, along with a reported death toll of 75,439.Authorities reported 5,408 new cases along with 490 deaths on Thursday, but the true figures are likely significantly higher due to little testing.


jerusalempost--2020-09-24--After a conversation with Gantz, Science Minister Shay will not resign

Blue and White Minister Izhar Shay said he will not resign from his post.This was decided at the end of @ @ @ @ @ and White leader Benny Gantz.The two agreed to define the war against the deadly coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ Shay will continue to lead within the party and as a member of the Corona @ @ @ @ @ entrepreneur , expressed his opposition earlier today in a meeting of Blue and White ministers @ @ @ @ @ his view was not accepted .

Blue and White Minister Izhar Shay said he will not resign from his post.This was decided at the end of an online conversation with Blue and White leader Benny Gantz.The two agreed to define the war against the deadly coronavirus as a top priority that Shay will continue to lead within the party and as a member of the Corona Cabinet.Shay, a successful hi-tech entrepreneur, expressed his opposition earlier today in a meeting of Blue and White ministers and left in anger when his view was not accepted.


jerusalempost--2020-09-24--Brazil reports 32,817 new coronavirus cases, 831 deaths

Brazil recorded 32,817 additional confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours , and 831 deaths from @ @ @ @ @ Ministry said on Thursday .
South America 's largest country has registered more than 4.6 @ @ @ @ @ since the pandemic began , according to ministry data , ranking it as the third @ @ @ @ @ after the United States and India .
Nearly 140,000 people have died of the disease @ @ @ @ @ second after the United States in coronavirus deaths .

Brazil recorded 32,817 additional confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, and 831 deaths from the disease, the Health Ministry said on Thursday.
South America's largest country has registered more than 4.6 million cases of the virus since the pandemic began, according to ministry data, ranking it as the third worst outbreak in the world after the United States and India.
Nearly 140,000 people have died of the disease in Brazil, which ranks second after the United States in coronavirus deaths.


jerusalempost--2020-09-24--896 IDF servicemembers diagnosed with coronavirus

Some 896 IDF servicemembers and civilian employees had been diagnosed with coronavirus by Thursday night, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit reported. All of the patients are in light conditionAdditionally, 13,038 servicemembers are in at-home isolation.


jerusalempost--2020-09-24--Kochavi cancels reserve army activity to combat spread of coronavirus

IDF Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi held a situation briefing on Thursday and decided to cancel most operational activity for reserve troops, which was planned to take place during October. Instead, the operational activity will be carried out by regular forces.The decision was made as part of the national effort to combat the spread of coronavirus.Most reserve recruitment orders for October have also been canceled.


jerusalempost--2020-09-24--Science and Technology minister threatens to resign over lockdown

Shay , who is a successful hi-tech entrepreneur , expressed his opposition in a meeting of Blue and White ministers @ @ @ @ @ his view was not accepted .
Gantz asked to meet him before he submits his @ @ @

Shay, who is a successful hi-tech entrepreneur, expressed his opposition in a meeting of Blue and White ministers and left in anger when his view was not accepted.
Gantz asked to meet him before he submits his resignation letter.
Science and Technology Minister Izhar Shay told Blue and White leader Benny Gantz on Thursday that he would resign to protest his party's support for a lockdown that includes limiting political demonstrations.


jerusalempost--2020-09-24--Netanyahu says he is advancing rapid coronavirus test

At press conference, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he is advancing a coronavirus test that would give results within minutes.


jerusalempost--2020-09-24--Lapid: Gamzu must quit

Lapid: Gamzu must quit

`` They shut the mouths of the pros , especially Gamzu , '' Lapid said .
`` All the experts @ @ @ @ @ .
They were shut down .
We 're going into this lockdown without any sort @ @ @ @ @ clear goals . ''
Lapid said the lockdown was avoidable and it is not true @ @ @ @ @ hit the whole world .
He said the second wave is hitting those who did @ @ @ @ @ in countries where the government did n't prepare .
`` The reason for this lockdown @ @ @ @ @ he said .
`` The reason is the failed , political , negligent and hysterical @ @ @ @ @ this government and by the prime minister .
This is a failure and one person @ @ @ @ @ This is a failure and it is Netanyahu 's failure . ''

"They shut the mouths of the pros, especially Gamzu," Lapid said. "All the experts were against a complete lockdown. They were shut down. We're going into this lockdown without any sort of plan, without defining clear goals."
Lapid said the lockdown was avoidable and it is not true that the second wave has hit the whole world. He said the second wave is hitting those who didn't prepare for it, in countries where the government didn't prepare.
"The reason for this lockdown isn't Covid-19," he said. "The reason is the failed, political, negligent and hysterical management of the crisis by this government and by the prime minister. This is a failure and one person is responsible for it. This is a failure and it is Netanyahu's failure."
Coronavirus commissioner Ronni Gamzu should resign to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu silencing him and other professionals, opposition leader Yair Lapid said at a press conference on Thursday night.


jerusalempost--2020-09-24--Knesset approves new coronavirus restrictions in first reading

The Knesset approved in its first reading the amendments to the coronavirus restrictions, including limiting protests in public areas, as part of Friday's planned lockdown.The vote passed with 36 votes in favor and 32 votes against.


jerusalempost--2020-09-24--Gantz defends lockdown of protests, synagogues

`` We are in a time of national emergency , '' he said .
`` This is a war for @ @ @ @ @ not lose this war due to rifts . ''
Gantz apologized to both protesters and @ @ @ @ @ will both return soon .
He said he believed in the right to protest and @ @ @ @ @ the time .

"We are in a time of national emergency," he said. "This is a war for our lives. We cannot lose this war due to rifts."
Gantz apologized to both protesters and synagogue goers, saying they will both return soon. He said he believed in the right to protest and pray but this was not the time.
Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz explained his support for the lockdown that is set to begin Friday at a press conference on Thursday night.


jerusalempost--2020-09-24--UK records 6,634 new COVID-19 cases, up from 6,178

Britain recorded 6,634 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, government health body Public Health England (PHE) said on Twitter, up from 6,178 on Wednesday.PHE also said there had been 40 new deaths, up from 37 the day before.


jerusalempost--2020-09-24--Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 31.99 million, death toll at 977,327

More than 31.99 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 977,327 have died, according to a Reuters tally.Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.


jerusalempost--2020-09-24--Dozens protest at Knesset against increased coronavirus restrictions

The protesters brought cow feces with them , hurling it at the Knesset building .
Some of the protestors shouted @ @ @ @ @ of moral stench ! ''
while throwing the manure.Protesters chased Ministerial liaison to the Knesset @ @ @ @ @ on his way from the Knesset building to the Finance Ministry building.Security guards rushed to @ @ @ @ @ the protestors who tried following Amsalem.One of the protesters , Nitzan Weisberg , told N12 @ @ @ @ @ [ being imposed ] entirely for political reasons .
I am so sorry that I @ @ @ @ @ children and come here .
The government , and the person who heads it , @ @ @ @ @ infections rate .
`` Weisberg further noted that `` two weeks ago , 2 million @ @ @ @ @ 3 million children to the education system , when it was known , following the @ @ @ @ @ , that schools were a hotbed for the virus .
And there you have it @ @ @ @ @ ''

Hours before the new coronavirus restrictions came into effect, dozens of protesters gathered near the Knesset building in Jerusalem to express their anger over the recent government decisions in wake of the steep rise in coronavirus infections, N12 reported. Two of the protesters were allegedly arrested.
The protesters brought cow feces with them, hurling it at the Knesset building.Some of the protestors shouted “this is the symbol of moral stench!" while throwing the manure.Protesters chased Ministerial liaison to the Knesset David Amsalem when he was on his way from the Knesset building to the Finance Ministry building.Security guards rushed to close the gates, blocking the protestors who tried following Amsalem.One of the protesters, Nitzan Weisberg, told N12 that "this lockdown is [being imposed] entirely for political reasons. I am so sorry that I had to leave my four children and come here. The government, and the person who heads it, are responsible for the high infections rate."Weisberg further noted that "two weeks ago, 2 million parents were ordered to send 3 million children to the education system, when it was known, following the data from the coronavirus committee, that schools were a hotbed for the virus. And there you have it, a full lockdown."


jerusalempost--2020-09-24--Coronavirus in Israel: 6,883 diagnosed, 7 dead

The Health Ministry reported 6,883 people diagnosed with coronavirus in Israel in the since midnight, with seven new deaths.There are currently 59,842 currently sick in Israel. Of those, 685 are in serious condition, and 175 are intubated.Overall, 209,635 people have been diagnosed in Israel with the coronavirus, and there have been a total of 1,376 deaths.


jerusalempost--2020-09-24--Home of terrorist who killed Rabbi Shai Ohayon to be demolished

Maj.-Gen. Tamir Yadai , commander of IDF 's Central Command , authorized the demolition of Khalil Doikat 's home on @ @ @ @ @ is accused of stabbing Rabbi Shai Ohayon to death during a terrorist attack in August @ @ @ @

Maj.-Gen. Tamir Yadai, commander of IDF's Central Command, authorized the demolition of Khalil Doikat's home on Thursday, Walla! reported.Doikat is accused of stabbing Rabbi Shai Ohayon to death during a terrorist attack in August in Petah Tikva.


jerusalempost--2020-09-25--A second suspect arrested in Paris stabbing attack - France info

A man armed with a meat cleaver attacked and wounded two people on Friday who had stepped out for a cigarette in front of the Paris office building where Islamist militants gunned down employees of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo five years ago.Five men were arrested following a knife attack in Paris on Friday, a judicial source told Reuters.French officials said the attack was terrorism. A police source told Reuters the suspect was 18 years of age and of Pakistani origin.Nathan Messas, who lives near the building, told Reuters he heard a long, deathly shout from "a person who was screaming and screaming.""Once again, hatred, gratuitous hatred. I was here five years ago. Five years later, we're here again. I don't know when this is going to end," he said.The victims were taken to hospital but their lives were not in danger, officials said.Prosecutors said they were provisionally treating the incident as terrorism, in part because of the symbolism of the place where the attacker struck.The attack also coincided with the start this month of the trial of 14 alleged accomplices in the 2015 Charlie Hebdo attack. The gunmen behind that attack killed 12 people.Investigators said the militants wanted to avenge the publication of cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammad in the magazine. Charlie Hebdo republished the cartoons on the eve of the trial this month.A second suspect was detained and prosecutors were trying to establish his relation to the knife attacker. The second man is Algerian, according to the police source.Prime Minister Jean Castex, who rushed to the scene, said: "The government is ... determined with all its means to fight terrorism."CIGARETTE BREAKCharlie Hebdo vacated its offices after the 2015 attack and is now in a secret location. The building is now used by a television production company.Two of its staff, a man and a woman, were in the street having a cigarette break when they were attacked, according to prosecutors and a colleague of the victims.In the immediate aftermath, a neighbor said she saw blood on the ground and people pulling a wounded woman away into the office building.She said workers repairing the road told her "a dark-skinned man randomly hit a lady with a big butcher's knife" in front of a mural that serves as a memorial to victims of the 2015 attack.Paul Moreira, a journalist from the Premieres Lignes media production company, told French broadcaster BFM TV it was his colleagues who were attacked."It's somebody who was in the road with a meat cleaver who attacked them in front of our offices. It was chilling."France has experienced a wave of attacks by Islamist militants in recent years and Friday's stabbing demonstrated the long shadow cast over the country by the Charlie Hebdo shootings.Bombings and shootings in November 2015 at the Bataclan theater and sites around Paris killed 130 people, and in July 2016 an Islamist militant drove a truck through a crowd celebrating Bastille Day in Nice, killing 86.Al-Qaeda, the militant Islamist group that claimed responsibility for the 2015 attack, threatened to attack Charlie Hebdo again after it republished the cartoons this month.Police moved Charlie Hebdo's head of human resources from her home this week after threats against her life.The staff of the magazine issued a statement expressing their support for the victims of Friday's attack. "Far from terrorizing us, such events should make us even more assertive in the defense of our values," the statement said.


jerusalempost--2020-09-25--Protest leaders join together in light of national lockdown

The protests will take place according to Health Ministry regulations `` in order that there wo n't be excuses for @ @ @ @ @ prevent the Yom Kippur prayers of the people of Israel , '' said the protest @ @ @ @ @ on Friday .
`` They will not imprison us - we will demonstrate everywhere .
@ @ @ @ @ we ask the people of Israel to pray for the end of the tenure of @ @ @ @ @ health , social and economic catastrophe on us and leads us to the destruction of @ @ @ @ @ added the protest leaders .

The protests will take place according to Health Ministry regulations "in order that there won't be excuses for the failing Netanyahu government to prevent the Yom Kippur prayers of the people of Israel," said the protest leaders in a joint statement on Friday.
"They will not imprison us - we will demonstrate everywhere. On this holy day, we ask the people of Israel to pray for the end of the tenure of a person who casts a health, social and economic catastrophe on us and leads us to the destruction of the Third Temple," added the protest leaders.
The leaders of the various protest groups against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that they were joining together to organize protests at the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem and at thousands of locations around the country on Saturday night.


jerusalempost--2020-09-25--Paris police revise stabbing report - two injured, one arrested

Two people were stabbed on Friday near the former offices of the Charlie Hebdo satirical magazine in Paris, a police source said.One of the victims was badly injured but had no life-threatening injury, the source said.Earlier on Friday Prime Minister Jean Castex had said that four people were stabbed, and police said a suspect had been arrested.


jerusalempost--2020-09-25--Four people injured in knife attack in Paris

French Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Friday that four people were injured, including two seriously, in a knife attack that took place near the former office of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.Police were searching for two suspects and a security cordon was set up around the office, a police source also said.


jerusalempost--2020-09-25--Blue and White will not support restrictions on protests in lockdown

`` The law could not pass today in the Knesset due to the 4,000 objections from the opposition , which is acting irresponsibly in a national emergency .
This is due to the opposition 's obsession with allowing the festival of protests , '' the Likud said .
`` In this national emergency there is no room for petty politics .
Although the demonstrations only help the Likud politically , they endanger public health and should therefore be stopped , '' added the Likud .
`` We call on Blue and White and the Attorney-General to take responsibility and immediately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives of many Israelis . ''
`` We are on the verge of a significant jump in mortality and are receiving messages that if thousands come to Balfour , thousands will come to synagogues to pray in Yom Kippur .
Anyone who claims that this is nonsense will be tried by the heavenly court , '' said Zohar .
`` There are those who want the demonstrations to continue because it increases mortality , '' claimed Zohar .
`` If the law is not passed and the Supreme Court makes a decision that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four days , an epidemiological disaster that we did not dream of will occur here . ''
Yisrael Beytenu MK Eli Avidar expressed outrage at Zohar 's comments , saying `` Where did you get that from ?
Do n't play with the deaths of people .
You 're sick . ''
Zohar responded that Avidar `` is stupid . ''
It was also decided that traveling passengers will be allowed to leave Israel on flights during lockdown , as long as they bought their ticket before the lockdown begin .
Upon arrival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be presented for the date of purchase of the ticket , a valid ticket for the date of the flight and a negative corona check according to the requirements of the destination country .
`` The chairman of the coalition is a hero of slime , hurling unfounded demagogic accusations , '' said Yesh Atid MK Yoav Segalovich .
`` The fact is that the lockdown does not depend on the law before us .
To say this is evil and vain .
The public may still be confused by these defamatory remarks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ p.m. and the economy will go quiet .
`` It was also decided that traveling passengers will be allowed to leave Israel on flights during lockdown , as long as they bought their ticket before the lockdown begin.Upon arrival at the airport , a reference must be presented for the date of purchase of the ticket , a valid ticket for the date of the flight and a negative corona check according to the requirements of the destination country .
`` Before my eyes is first and foremost public health , '' said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the risk of human life in gatherings at all whether in demonstrations or in synagogues .
`` The Likud blamed the failure to pass the government 's proposal on the opposition 's filibustering and blamed the failure to pass emergency regulation on Blue and White.Blue and White announced earlier on Friday that they would not have supported emergency restrictions on protests or prayers in the new lockdown regulations that took effect at 2 p.m. '' The decision on a stringent lockdown was designed to stop the spread of the virus , not to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Blue and White leader Benny Gantz to his party members .
`` We will keep pushing the legislation within the rules of democratic process and will prevent using emergency regulations that are focused solely on protests , prayers , or any other specific target .
`` Coalition chairman Miki Zohar lashed out at the opposition Friday during discussions concerning the regulations , warning that those who did n't approve the regulations would be `` tried by the heavenly court . ''

The Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, which had debated through most of the night Thursday and all morning Friday, dispersed just before the 2 p.m. lockdown began on Friday.The committee failed to approve the restriction on demonstrations that would have amended the Corona Law. It will now need to resume discussions next week, after Yom Kippur. As such, although the lockdown began, demonstrations can still take place.Opposition MKs filed around 4,000 alterations to the bill, which was part of what prevented it from being approved.The tightening of the lockdown had already been approved and therefore did not require approval of the plenum. However, further restriction of demonstrations and prayers requires legislation in order to enforce it.When it became apparent that the legislation process would not be able to be completed, Health Minister Yuli Edelstein attempted instead to bring emergency regulations that would have allowed the government to place restrictions on gatherings until a law is passed in the Knesset next week.He said this was based on a medical opinion that there is a danger in the gathering and following the understanding that the work of legislation will not end today."Before my eyes is first and foremost public health," Edelstein said. "I will not allow the risk of human life in gatherings at all or in demonstrations or in synagogues."“The opposition is acting irresponsibly at a time of national emergency,” the Likud charged, saying that it was not allowing the amendment to the law to move forward because of its “obsession to allow the demonstration festival."The party called on Blue and White and the attorney-general to "act responsibly and immediately approve the emergency regulations.""In this national emergency there is no room for petty politics,” the Likud said in a statement. “Although the demonstrations only help the Likud politically, they endanger public health and should therefore be stopped... Immediately approve the emergency regulations to save the lives of many Israelis."Coalition chairman MK Miki Zohar (Likud) accused the opposition of causing a war."Because of the opposition we cannot pass the law that will prevent the demonstrations on Saturday,” he told KAN News. “People will see the thousands gathering in Balfour, and on Yom Kippur there will be mass prayers. It will be the biggest spread of the virus since the outbreak. The Second Yom Kippur War awaits us."He said that “Anyone who claims that this is nonsense will be tried by the heavenly court.But sources in Blue and White told Israeli media that "the Likud faction, led by Miki Zohar and under the direction of the prime minister, is undermining the struggle against coronavirus and for public health, and is trying to divert the discussion to an obsessive discourse on demonstrations.""The decision on a stringent lockdown was designed to stop the spread of the virus, not to block protests or communal prayer," Blue and White leader Benny Gantz told his party members. "We will keep pushing the legislation within the rules of democratic process and will prevent using emergency regulations that are focused solely on protests, prayers, or any other specific target."Yisrael Beytenu MK Eli Avidar expressed outrage at Zohar's comments, saying "Where did you get that from? Don't play with the deaths of people. You're sick."Zohar responded that Avidar "is stupid."MK Merav Michael (Labor) accused the committee of wasting time that could be better spent on developing an exit strategy, financial assistance plan or other needed support.“But no,” she said, “Netanyahu and his envoys are working solely to eliminate democracy and to deny the right to demonstrate.”Although restrictions on demonstrations did not pass, the leaders of the various protest groups announced that they would not hold a traditional, large-scale protest. Rather, they would demonstrate on Saturday night in thousands of centers according to the guidelines: up to a kilometer from home in capsules of 20, with masks and social distancing.In addition, they will demonstrate in front of the prime minister's residence in a convoy of vehicles only.On Thursday night, a protest against Netanyahu was held according to coronavirus guidelines in front of his residence on Balfour Street in Jerusalem to show that it can be done.


jerusalempost--2020-09-25--Coronavirus: Passengers allowed to fly as long they bought tickets before lockdown


jerusalempost--2020-09-25--Coalition chairman: God will judge MKs who don't let corona law pass


jerusalempost--2020-09-26--Mexico's confirmed coronavirus cases up to 720,858 - health ministry

MEXICO CITY - Mexico's confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 720,858 on Friday, according to updated data from the health ministry, along with a reported death toll of 75,844.Authorities reported 5,401 new cases along with 405 deaths on Friday, but the true figures are likely significantly higher due to little testing.


jerusalempost--2020-09-25--Brazil reports 31,911 new coronavirus cases, 729 deaths

BRASILIA - Brazil recorded 31,911 additional confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, and 729 deaths from the disease, the Health Ministry said on Friday.Brazil has registered more than 4.6 million cases of the virus since the pandemic began, while the official death toll has risen to 140,537, according to ministry data.


jerusalempost--2020-09-25--Five men arrested in Paris knife attack - judicial source


jerusalempost--2020-09-25--US tells judge it opposes TikTok effort to halt app store ban

The US Justice Department said Friday it will oppose a request from TikTok to delay an ban on US app @ @ @ @ @ Inc Google set for late Sunday .
The government faced a 2:30 p.m. Friday deadline @ @ @ @ @ or oppose TikTok 's preliminary injunction .
The Justice Department asked permission to file their @ @ @ @ @ includes submissions TikTok owner ByteDance that include confidential business information

The US Justice Department said Friday it will oppose a request from TikTok to delay an ban on US app stores Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc Google set for late Sunday.
The government faced a 2:30 p.m. Friday deadline to either delay the ban or oppose TikTok's preliminary injunction. The Justice Department asked permission to file their objection under seal because it includes submissions TikTok owner ByteDance that include confidential business information


jerusalempost--2020-09-25--Liberman calls on public to exercise discretion regarding lockdown

`` I do n't trust Netanyahu and the government , not on security issues , not on medical issues and @ @ @ @ @ '' Liberman said , referring to the government 's decision to impose a nationwide lockdown @ @ @ @ @ their own discretion , because it 's safer than that of the government 's ... @ @ @ @ @ government or Netanyahu , that 's what I 'm saying , '' Liberman added .

"I don't trust Netanyahu and the government, not on security issues, not on medical issues and not on economic issues," Liberman said, referring to the government's decision to impose a nationwide lockdown.
"People should exercise their own discretion, because it's safer than that of the government's ... We can't trust the government or Netanyahu, that's what I'm saying," Liberman added.
Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman on Friday evening appeared on the Ofira & Berkovic talkshow on Channel 12 and called on the Israeli public to make their own decisions regarding the lockdown.


jerusalempost--2020-09-25--33-year-old known criminal in Jaffa shot to death

The victim 's name is Rashed Dawikat , a 33 year-old from Jaffa , who had a criminal record , @ @ @ @ @ incident took place at HaRav Rubinstein street in the city .
The victim was evacuated @ @ @ @ @ Medical Center , where doctors pronounced his death .
Dawikat was involved with other known @ @ @ @ @ and the police estimates that he was shot as part of a premeditated assassination .
@ @ @ @ @ by police .

The victim's name is Rashed Dawikat, a 33 year-old from Jaffa, who had a criminal record, according to Kan.
The incident took place at HaRav Rubinstein street in the city.
The victim was evacuated by paramedics to the Wolfson Medical Center, where doctors pronounced his death.
Dawikat was involved with other known criminals in the city, and the police estimates that he was shot as part of a premeditated assassination.
No suspects have been comprehended by police.
A 33-year-old resident of Jaffa was shot to death on Friday, according to police.


jerusalempost--2020-09-25--400 yeshiva students from Jerusalem test positive for coronavirus

`` My only goal is to preserve the lives of people ... the lives of all Israeli citizens - supporters @ @ @ @ @ are all my children , they are all dear to me , and I want @ @ @ @ @ , '' he continued .
`` Closure is not a punishment - it is a @ @ @ @ @ everyone to abide by the rules .
We are one people , the coronavirus does @ @ @ @ @ so only together will we defeat the virus . ''

The Health Ministry has expressed concern that Yom Kippur, which starts tonight at sundown, could lead to a sharp rise in infection, as the number of new daily coronavirus cases skyrocketed in recent days – in part because of gatherings on Rosh Hashanah.The Health Ministry reported Saturday that 8,315 new cases were diagnosed the day before, out of 62,035 people screened for coronavirus, which is a 13.4% positive rate.On Sunday morning, it showed another 5,855 were diagnosed on Saturday - 12,6% of those screened.Some 749 people were in serious condition, including 196 on ventilators – a peak. The death toll stood at 1,450.Hospitals have said that if the number of serious cases tops 800, they might not be able to provide optimal care to all of their patients.According to statistics confirmed by The Jerusalem Post, around 25% of haredim (ultra-Orthodox) who were concerned they might have coronavirus and were screened tested positive, and this is likely only the beginning results of the Rosh Hashanah prayers and other gatherings.It was revealed on Friday that some 400 Jerusalem yeshiva students who had attended Rosh Hashanah prayers together were infected. The students – married and single – were transferred to three coronavirus hotels throughout the country. Late Saturday, a reporter for the haredi website Kikar Shabbat tweeted: "Drama in the Yeshiva world... At the Hemed Yeshiva, the entire Torah staff is infected, plus 100 students. Orchot Torah 200 patients. Landa Yeshiva 80 patients. Shachar Sachir [in Netivot] 70 patients... The hotels are crowded, and the yeshivas will have to find a solution for the sick and the isolated."
דרמה בעולם הישיבות: רגע לפני סוף הזמן, התפרצות חמורה: בישיבת חמד כל הצוות התורני נדבק פלוס 100 תלמידים. אורחות תורה 200 חולים. ישיבת 'לנדא' 80 חולים. שכר שכיר 70 חולים. אלו ישיבות ששרדו הכי הרבה זמן עם מתווה הקפסולות. המלוניות עמוסות, והישיבות ייאלצו למצוא פיתרון לחולים ולמבודדים — אבי רבינא (@AviRabina) September 26, 2020
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called upon Israelis not to go to synagogues for Sunday night’s Yom Kippur holiday to stop the spread of the coronavirus.“As the prime minister of Israel, who goes to synagogue to pray every Yom Kippur, I am asking you citizens of Israel not to go to synagogue this year,” he said in a video he released on Saturday night. “Pray outside and protect yourselves.”Netanyahu said that the lockdown was difficult but there was “no choice.”He admitted his government had made mistakes, including opening wedding halls too early and perhaps starting the school year on time.Rabbis throughout the religious sector have called on their constituents not to pray inside, but there is real concern by the Health Ministry that many of the hassidic sects will not listen to the guidelines and there will be an even greater outbreak a week to 12 days after the fast.A source close to the situation said that politicians are talking with the hassidic rabbis to encourage them to listen, despite the tens of thousands of protesters on Saturday night.“I call on the citizens of Israel: Do not take an example from the demonstrators tonight,” said Health Minister Yuli Edelstein on Saturday night. He said the protesters took advantage of the delay in the Knesset “to harm their health and the health of those around them. With God’s help on Tuesday, we will pass the legislation and the demonstrations will be limited.“We are on the eve of Yom Kippur. Let’s take care of each other, follow the closure guidelines,” he concluded.Not only do religious people attend services on Yom Kippur, but also much of the rest of the country, which could increase gatherings.The Health Ministry has warned that people who are praying outside are also susceptible to the coronavirus if they are close to one another and do not wear masks.The Health Ministry is hoping not to reduce the number of people screened on the holy day – more than 60,000 people have been tested per day in recent days – and plans to test more in the Arab sector. Around 10%-15% of all Arabs screened are testing positive.The nationwide closure went into effect on Friday at 2 p.m. and with it a long list of restrictions, many that the country has seen before. These include not allowing people to travel more than 1,000 m. from their homes, forbidding gatherings – except for prayers, in groups of 20 people and in open spaces – and shuttering stores – except for those that sell essential products.Public transportation has been reduced for the duration of the lockdown. The guidelines for public transport and Ben-Gurion Airport were released by the Transportation Ministry on Friday.Public transportation will operate in a limited format, mainly to allow essential and approved workers to get to and from their jobs.Ben-Gurion Airport will be open for flights, but only those people who purchased tickets before the closure will be allowed to travel.Upon arrival at the airport, travelers will be asked to present documentation of the date of purchase of their ticket, a valid ticket and possibly a negative coronavirus test, depending on their destination.Transportation Minister Miri Regev called the plan “balanced” and meant to preserve “social solidarity... at such a complex time.”Moreover, despite the initial intention to greatly reduce activity in the private sector, the government did decide on Friday morning to approve work in many more industries, according to the recommendation of the Finance Ministry.Among the sectors that can now operate are companies engaged in construction work, security, technology or finance; factories that provide essential services; institutions of higher education; drainage authorities; and ports.The National Insurance Institute, youth-at-risk programs and local authorities, welfare and support services will also be allowed to operate, as will research laboratories that require physical attendance.Additionally, people can go to their place of work to check up on it and ensure it is maintained. As was previously discussed, those who sell products related to Yom Kippur or Sukkot can operate as well.The Knesset Finance Committee met and approved in the first reading an amendment to the Economic Assistance Program that would help facilitate the allocation of grants to businesses and provide their owners with advance compensation for the months in which their businesses are harmed by coronavirus directives.The second and third readings of the amendment are expected to take place on Tuesday.Police set up dozens of roadblocks across the country and stopped hundreds of cars in an effort to enforce the country’s second lockdown. Police operated on all major thoroughfares and also in neighborhoods, moshavim and kibbutzim.On Saturday, police said they had handed out 3,351 tickets to people for breaking Health Ministry directives the day before. These included 236 to people for breaking isolation, 937 for not wearing a mask and several hundreds to businesses for operating against regulations, among other things.“The public needs to understand that leaving the house unnecessarily is life-threatening,” said the head of the police investigation division, Deputy Superintendent Ziv Sagiv, in an interview with KAN News on Friday. “We are at war.”He added that “Yom Kippur does not atone for the transgressions of a person to his friend. There is no point in going to pray when you are endangering the lives of others.”Police said that thousands of police officers, Border Police officers and IDF soldiers will work together to ensure proper enforcement across the country through the duration of the closure. Police officers will be deployed at all major thoroughfares, at the entrances to cities and will be checking travelers to ensure they are keeping the rules. Police helicopters will also monitor the streets for any unusual violations.The government approved the allocation of an additional 500 soldiers to reinforce the Israel Police for this task on Friday, so that the total number of soldiers stood at 1,500 soldiers. It was agreed that this number could be increased by up to another 500 with the consent of the Defense and Internal Security ministers.Gil Hoffman contributed to this report.


jerusalempost--2020-09-25--Dubai airport free zone signs MOU with Israeli chambers of commerce

The Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority ( DAFZA ) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Federation of Israeli @ @ @ @ @ ) , Dubai Media Office said on Friday .

The Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce (FICC), Dubai Media Office said on Friday.
The agreement aims to support Israeli companies in establishing business in Dubai, part of the United Arab Emirates. The UAE and Israel agreed in August to normalize ties between the two countries.


jerusalempost--2020-09-25--IDF troops arrest suspect who crossed the Gaza Strip border into Israel

The report indicated that the suspect was not carrying a knife on him .
He is currently being questioned at @ @ @

The report indicated that the suspect was not carrying a knife on him. He is currently being questioned at the location.
IDF troops on Friday arrested a suspect who crossed the border from the northern Gaza Strip into Israeli territory, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit reported.


jerusalempost--2020-09-25--Beersheba court extends arrest of suspect who allegedly stabbed his wife

The suspect will remain incarcerated until Thursday while police to complete the investigation .
The court discussion also touched the @ @ @ @ @ 's name , which both the police and Shira , his wife , asked the @ @ @ @ @ judge however , decided to delay the release of the suspect 's name at this @ @

The suspect will remain incarcerated until Thursday while police to complete the investigation.
The court discussion also touched the issue of releasing the suspect's name, which both the police and Shira, his wife, asked the court to do.
The judge however, decided to delay the release of the suspect's name at this point.
The Beersheba District Court extended the arrest of the resident of Mitzpe Ramon who allegedly seriously injured his wife while attempting to murder her, according to Ynet.


jerusalempost--2020-09-25--London police shooting suspect believed to have shot himself - police

The suspect in the fatal shooting of a police officer in London is believed to have shot himself and remains @ @ @ @ @ the commissioner of London 's Metropolitan Police Cressida Dick said on Friday .
`` Early @ @ @ @ @ shot himself .
This has not yet , of course , been established as a @ @ @ @ @ in a televised statement .

The suspect in the fatal shooting of a police officer in London is believed to have shot himself and remains in a critical condition, the commissioner of London's Metropolitan Police Cressida Dick said on Friday.
"Early indications are that the suspect shot himself. This has not yet, of course, been established as a fact," she said in a televised statement.
"The man, I can tell you, remains in a critical condition in hospital."


jerusalempost--2020-09-25--Police uncover cannabis lab with 414 plants in Acre

The operation was carried out as part of the police efforts against illegal drugs , with an emphasis on growing @ @ @ @ @ .
The lab was in Acre and contained 414 plants suspected to be cannabis plants @ @ @ @ @ in custody until September 27 .

The operation was carried out as part of the police efforts against illegal drugs, with an emphasis on growing and distribution of illegal drugs.
The lab was in Acre and contained 414 plants suspected to be cannabis plants.
The suspects will remain in custody until September 27.
Police arrested two people on Thursday for allegedly operating a lab for growing cannabis plants.


jerusalempost--2020-09-25--IDF reports 971 active cases of coronavirus

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The IDF reported 971 active cases of coronavirus on Friday, all are considered to be light condition. These include servicembers and IDF civilian employees.


jerusalempost--2020-09-26--Settlers and Palestinians throw stones amid clashes in West Bank

Settlers and Palestinians clashed in the area of Esh Kodesh , located in the West Bank near Shilo on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ the clashes , stones were thrown , and a fire was reported to have been @ @ @ @ @ were called to the scene .
There were no reports of injuries .

Settlers and Palestinians clashed in the area of Esh Kodesh, located in the West Bank near Shilo on Saturday, Ynet reported.
Amid the clashes, stones were thrown, and a fire was reported to have been lit.
Border Police officers were called to the scene. There were no reports of injuries.


jerusalempost--2020-09-26--Slovakia reports record high 552 new COVID-19 cases

The country of 5.5 million has recorded one of Europe 's lowest death tolls from the novel coronavirus at 44 @ @ @ @

Slovakia's daily count of new coronavirus cases rose to 552, a fresh record high, the Slovak government said on Saturday.
The country of 5.5 million has recorded one of Europe's lowest death tolls from the novel coronavirus at 44 as of Saturday.
In total, Slovakia has recorded 8,600 infections, with an acceleration in recent weeks.


jerusalempost--2020-09-26--Six bodies, one injured found in sewage pit in Palestinian village

A total of six bodies were found in a sewage pit in the Palestinian town of Kfar Deir al-'Asal al-Fauqa @ @ @ @ @ , Palestinian sources reported on Saturday .
One young person , about 20-years-old , was @ @ @ @ @ The victim was taken by Magen David Adom services to the Jewish settlement of Negotot @ @ @ @ @ performed .

A total of six bodies were found in a sewage pit in the Palestinian town of Kfar Deir al-'Asal al-Fauqa, located west of Hebron, Palestinian sources reported on Saturday.
One young person, about 20-years-old, was rescued in critical condition. The victim was taken by Magen David Adom services to the Jewish settlement of Negotot, where resuscitation services were performed.


jerusalempost--2020-09-26--Israeli vocalist Shlomi Shabat diagnosed with coronavirus

Famed Israel vocalist, Shlomi Shabat, announced that he was diagnosed positively with the novel coronavirus on Saturday, Israeli media reported.His manager said that he is "feeling good, and is at home resting."


jerusalempost--2020-09-26--Poland reports 1,584 daily coronavirus cases

On Friday , the country of 38 million reported 1,587 new infections .
The ministry said that Poland will likely @ @ @ @ @ expects high daily numbers in new coronavirus cases to continue .
Poland has reported 85,980 @ @ @ @ @ total .
Poland was at first successful in containing the outbreak , but cases began @ @ @ @ @ more people travelled for holidays and attended weddings .
Many Poles have begun to disregard @ @ @ @ @ since the removal in May of most restrictions on movement imposed in March and April @

Poland reported 1,584 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, close to Friday's record high, the health ministry said, taking the country closer to reimposing restrictions.
On Friday, the country of 38 million reported 1,587 new infections.
The ministry said that Poland will likely announce new restrictions as it expects high daily numbers in new coronavirus cases to continue.
Poland has reported 85,980 infections and 2,424 deaths in total.
Poland was at first successful in containing the outbreak, but cases began rising in the summer as more people travelled for holidays and attended weddings.
Many Poles have begun to disregard recommendations to wear face masks since the removal in May of most restrictions on movement imposed in March and April.
Schools and kindergartens reopened on Sept. 1.


jerusalempost--2020-09-26--Iranian president accuses US of 'savagery' after new sanctions

`` The Americans have inflicted tens of millions of dollars of damage on Iran , '' Rouhani said in televised @ @ @ @ @ with anger .
`` We have n't such an extent of savagery ...
The address @ @ @ @ @ and hatred is the White House . ''
Tensions between Washington and Tehran have soared @ @ @ @ @ unilaterally withdrew in 2018 from the Iran nuclear deal struck by his predecessor and began @ @ @ @ @ eased under the accord .
Washington imposed new sanctions on Monday on Iran ’ s @ @ @ @ @ in its nuclear and weapons program to support the U.S. assertion that all U.N. sanctions @ @ @ @ @ .

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accused the United States on Saturday of “savagery” for inflicting $150 billion of damage on Iran due to sanctions , and said Iranians should direct their anger at the White House.
“With their illegal and inhuman sanctions, and terrorist actions, the Americans have inflicted 150 billion dollars of damage on the people of Iran,” Rouhani said in televised remarks, his voice shaking with anger.
“We haven’t seen such an extent of savagery ... The address for Iranian people’s curses and hatred is the White House.”
Tensions between Washington and Tehran have soared since U.S. President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew in 2018 from the Iran nuclear deal struck by his predecessor and began reimposing sanctions that had been eased under the accord.
Iran, in turn, has gradually breached the central limits in that deal, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), including on the size of its stockpile of low-enriched uranium as well as the level of purity to which it was allowed to enrich uranium.
Washington imposed new sanctions on Monday on Iran’s defense ministry and others involved in its nuclear and weapons program.
On Thursday, Washington blacklisted several Iranian officials and entities over alleged gross violations of human rights, including imposing sanctions on a judge it said was involved in the case of an Iranian wrestler sentenced to death.
Rouhani gave no details on the breakdown of the economic damage he said had been incurred due to the sanctions.


jerusalempost--2020-09-26--Russia reports more than 7,500 new coronavirus cases

Russia's daily tally of new coronavirus cases hit its highest level since June 22 on Saturday at 7,523, bringing its total to 1,143,571, the country's coronavirus task force reported.There were 169 deaths to take Russia's official coronavirus death toll to 20,225.


jerusalempost--2020-09-26--Indonesia reports 4,494 new coronavirus infections, 90 deaths

The Southeast Asian country also reported 90 new deaths from the virus , taking the total number of fatalities to @ @

Indonesia reported 4,494 new coronavirus infections on Saturday, taking the total number of cases to 271,339, official data from the health ministry showed on Saturday.
The Southeast Asian country also reported 90 new deaths from the virus, taking the total number of fatalities to 10,308.
199,403 have recovered from the novel coronavirus as of Saturday.


jerusalempost--2020-09-26--Armed militia kills at least 15 people in western Ethiopia

The attack follows another similar incident earlier this month that took place in the same Metakal zone of Ethiopia 's @ @ @ @ @ Sudan , where 30 people were killed .
`` Civilians are being subjected to repeated @ @ @ @ @ Benishangul-Gumuz , '' said Daniel Bekele , the head of the EHRC .
`` Federal @ @ @ @ @ the required steps to enforce the rule of law and bring perpetrators to account .
@ @ @ @ @ say what was behind the attacks and Abera Bayeta , the region 's peace and @ @ @ @ @ immediately respond to calls seeking comment .
The Commission said that the Ethiopian National Defense @ @ @ @ @ with armed gunmen in the area and were able to restore calm by Friday afternoon @

An armed militia killed at least 15 people in a pre-dawn attack on Friday in western Ethiopia, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said in a statement late on Friday, the latest security challenge for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government.
The attack follows another similar incident earlier this month that took place in the same Metakal zone of Ethiopia's Benishangul-Gumuz region, which borders Sudan, where 30 people were killed.
"Civilians are being subjected to repeated attacks with unmitigated cruelty in Benishangul-Gumuz," said Daniel Bekele, the head of the EHRC. "Federal and regional authorities should take the required steps to enforce the rule of law and bring perpetrators to account."
The Commission did not say what was behind the attacks and Abera Bayeta, the region's peace and security head, did not immediately respond to calls seeking comment.
The Commission said that the Ethiopian National Defense forces engaged in a shootout with armed gunmen in the area and were able to restore calm by Friday afternoon.
The killing is the latest incident of violence in the region. In June last year, men in camouflage uniforms killed more than 50 people and injured 23 in the same area.


jerusalempost--2020-09-26--Czech Republic reports 2,946 coronavirus cases, second highest daily

The Czech Republic's daily count of new coronavirus cases rose to 2,946 on Friday, its second highest daily count, Health Ministry data showed on Saturday.The total number of cases reached 61,318 in the country of 10.7 million. There had been 582 deaths as of Friday, up 15 from the previous count.


jerusalempost--2020-09-26--Ukraine reports record daily high of 3,833 new coronavirus cases

The daily tally of coronavirus infections spiked in September above 3,000 prompting the government to extend lockdown measures until the @ @ @ @

Ukraine registered a record 3,833 cases of new coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the national security council said on Saturday, up from a previous record of 3,584 new cases reported on Sept. 17.
The daily tally of coronavirus infections spiked in September above 3,000 prompting the government to extend lockdown measures until the end of October.
The council said a total of 195,504 cases were registered in Ukraine as of Sept. 26, with 3,903 deaths and 86,873 people recovering.


jerusalempost--2020-09-26--Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes northern Iran

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck northeastern Iran Saturday morning near the border region with Turkmenistan, Iranian state television reported.No deaths or injuries have been reported.


jerusalempost--2020-09-26--Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 32.34 million, death toll at 983,486

More than 32.34 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 983,486 have died, according to a Reuters tally.Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.


jerusalempost--2020-09-26--Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 2,507 to 282,730 - RKI

BERLIN - The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 2,507 to 282,730, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Saturday.The reported death toll rose by 9 to 9,452, the tally showed.


jerusalempost--2020-09-26--Senate confirmation hearings likely to start Oct. 12 for Barrett

The US Senate will likely open hearings on President Donald Trump's third nominee to the Supreme Court, Amy Coney Barrett, on Oct. 12, he said on Saturday.Trump said the dates are ultimately up to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham.


jerusalempost--2020-09-26--Police officer injured in Silwan while enforcing coronavirus restrictions

A police officer sustained a head injury from a rock thrown at him as he attempted to enforce coronavirus restrictions on Saturday, according to Walla News. The officer was attacked in the Silwan neighborhood when he identified an individual without a mask and attempted to stop him.


jerusalempost--2020-09-26--Minnesota, Montana and South Dakota report record rises in COVID cases

Minnesota , Montana and South Dakota reported record one-day increases in COVID-19 cases on Saturday as infections rise nationally for a second week in a row , according to a Reuters analysis .
Minnesota reported 1,418 new cases , Montana 343 new cases and South Dakota reported 579 .
In the last week , seven mostly Midwest states have reported record one-day rises in new infections -- Minnesota , Montana , Oregon , South Dakota , Utah , Wisconsin and Wyoming .
Minnesota and Utah reported record increases two days in a row .
The United States recorded 58,461 new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase since Aug. 7 .
The United States is reporting nearly 46,000 new infections on average each day , compared with 40,000 a week ago and 35,000 two weeks ago .
( Graphic : https : //tmsnrt.rs/36aMV0o ) All Midwest states except Ohio reported more cases in the past four weeks as compared with the prior four weeks , according to a Reuters analysis .
Cases are also increasing rapidly in Wisconsin , where the governor on Tuesday declared a new public health emergency and extended a face mask mandate into November .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the virus , more than 1,000 people tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday for the first time since June 5 , Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Saturday .
The United States recently surpassed 200,000 lives lost from the coronavirus , the highest death toll in the world .

Minnesota, Montana and South Dakota reported record one-day increases in COVID-19 cases on Saturday as infections rise nationally for a second week in a row, according to a Reuters analysis.
Minnesota reported 1,418 new cases, Montana 343 new cases and South Dakota reported 579.
In the last week, seven mostly Midwest states have reported record one-day rises in new infections -- Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Minnesota and Utah reported record increases two days in a row.
The United States recorded 58,461 new cases on Friday, the highest one-day increase since Aug. 7. The United States is reporting nearly 46,000 new infections on average each day, compared with 40,000 a week ago and 35,000 two weeks ago. (Graphic: https://tmsnrt.rs/36aMV0o)
All Midwest states except Ohio reported more cases in the past four weeks as compared with the prior four weeks, according to a Reuters analysis.
Cases are also increasing rapidly in Wisconsin, where the governor on Tuesday declared a new public health emergency and extended a face mask mandate into November.
In New York, an early epicenter of the virus, more than 1,000 people tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday for the first time since June 5, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Saturday.
The United States recently surpassed 200,000 lives lost from the coronavirus, the highest death toll in the world.


jerusalempost--2020-09-26--IDF reports 1,190 active cases of coronavirus

The IDF Spokesperson 's Unit reported 1,190 active cases of coronavirus Saturday evening .
The figures include both soldiers and @ @ @ @ @ to the IDF , some 13,038 IDF soldiers have been quarantined as of Thursday .

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit reported 1,190 active cases of coronavirus Saturday evening. The figures include both soldiers and IDF civilian employees.
According to the IDF, some 13,038 IDF soldiers have been quarantined as of Thursday.


jerusalempost--2020-09-26--Netanyahu: Coronavirus lockdown was difficult but there was 'no choice'

The Health Ministry has expressed concern that Yom Kippur, which starts tonight at sundown, could lead to a sharp rise in infection, as the number of new daily coronavirus cases skyrocketed in recent days – in part because of gatherings on Rosh Hashanah.The Health Ministry reported Saturday that 8,315 new cases were diagnosed the day before, out of 62,035 people screened for coronavirus, which is a 13.4% positive rate.On Sunday morning, it showed another 5,855 were diagnosed on Saturday - 12,6% of those screened.Some 749 people were in serious condition, including 196 on ventilators – a peak. The death toll stood at 1,450.Hospitals have said that if the number of serious cases tops 800, they might not be able to provide optimal care to all of their patients.According to statistics confirmed by The Jerusalem Post, around 25% of haredim (ultra-Orthodox) who were concerned they might have coronavirus and were screened tested positive, and this is likely only the beginning results of the Rosh Hashanah prayers and other gatherings.It was revealed on Friday that some 400 Jerusalem yeshiva students who had attended Rosh Hashanah prayers together were infected. The students – married and single – were transferred to three coronavirus hotels throughout the country. Late Saturday, a reporter for the haredi website Kikar Shabbat tweeted: "Drama in the Yeshiva world... At the Hemed Yeshiva, the entire Torah staff is infected, plus 100 students. Orchot Torah 200 patients. Landa Yeshiva 80 patients. Shachar Sachir [in Netivot] 70 patients... The hotels are crowded, and the yeshivas will have to find a solution for the sick and the isolated."
דרמה בעולם הישיבות: רגע לפני סוף הזמן, התפרצות חמורה: בישיבת חמד כל הצוות התורני נדבק פלוס 100 תלמידים. אורחות תורה 200 חולים. ישיבת 'לנדא' 80 חולים. שכר שכיר 70 חולים. אלו ישיבות ששרדו הכי הרבה זמן עם מתווה הקפסולות. המלוניות עמוסות, והישיבות ייאלצו למצוא פיתרון לחולים ולמבודדים — אבי רבינא (@AviRabina) September 26, 2020
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called upon Israelis not to go to synagogues for Sunday night’s Yom Kippur holiday to stop the spread of the coronavirus.“As the prime minister of Israel, who goes to synagogue to pray every Yom Kippur, I am asking you citizens of Israel not to go to synagogue this year,” he said in a video he released on Saturday night. “Pray outside and protect yourselves.”Netanyahu said that the lockdown was difficult but there was “no choice.”He admitted his government had made mistakes, including opening wedding halls too early and perhaps starting the school year on time.Rabbis throughout the religious sector have called on their constituents not to pray inside, but there is real concern by the Health Ministry that many of the hassidic sects will not listen to the guidelines and there will be an even greater outbreak a week to 12 days after the fast.A source close to the situation said that politicians are talking with the hassidic rabbis to encourage them to listen, despite the tens of thousands of protesters on Saturday night.“I call on the citizens of Israel: Do not take an example from the demonstrators tonight,” said Health Minister Yuli Edelstein on Saturday night. He said the protesters took advantage of the delay in the Knesset “to harm their health and the health of those around them. With God’s help on Tuesday, we will pass the legislation and the demonstrations will be limited.“We are on the eve of Yom Kippur. Let’s take care of each other, follow the closure guidelines,” he concluded.Not only do religious people attend services on Yom Kippur, but also much of the rest of the country, which could increase gatherings.The Health Ministry has warned that people who are praying outside are also susceptible to the coronavirus if they are close to one another and do not wear masks.The Health Ministry is hoping not to reduce the number of people screened on the holy day – more than 60,000 people have been tested per day in recent days – and plans to test more in the Arab sector. Around 10%-15% of all Arabs screened are testing positive.The nationwide closure went into effect on Friday at 2 p.m. and with it a long list of restrictions, many that the country has seen before. These include not allowing people to travel more than 1,000 m. from their homes, forbidding gatherings – except for prayers, in groups of 20 people and in open spaces – and shuttering stores – except for those that sell essential products.Public transportation has been reduced for the duration of the lockdown. The guidelines for public transport and Ben-Gurion Airport were released by the Transportation Ministry on Friday.Public transportation will operate in a limited format, mainly to allow essential and approved workers to get to and from their jobs.Ben-Gurion Airport will be open for flights, but only those people who purchased tickets before the closure will be allowed to travel.Upon arrival at the airport, travelers will be asked to present documentation of the date of purchase of their ticket, a valid ticket and possibly a negative coronavirus test, depending on their destination.Transportation Minister Miri Regev called the plan “balanced” and meant to preserve “social solidarity... at such a complex time.”Moreover, despite the initial intention to greatly reduce activity in the private sector, the government did decide on Friday morning to approve work in many more industries, according to the recommendation of the Finance Ministry.Among the sectors that can now operate are companies engaged in construction work, security, technology or finance; factories that provide essential services; institutions of higher education; drainage authorities; and ports.The National Insurance Institute, youth-at-risk programs and local authorities, welfare and support services will also be allowed to operate, as will research laboratories that require physical attendance.Additionally, people can go to their place of work to check up on it and ensure it is maintained. As was previously discussed, those who sell products related to Yom Kippur or Sukkot can operate as well.The Knesset Finance Committee met and approved in the first reading an amendment to the Economic Assistance Program that would help facilitate the allocation of grants to businesses and provide their owners with advance compensation for the months in which their businesses are harmed by coronavirus directives.The second and third readings of the amendment are expected to take place on Tuesday.Police set up dozens of roadblocks across the country and stopped hundreds of cars in an effort to enforce the country’s second lockdown. Police operated on all major thoroughfares and also in neighborhoods, moshavim and kibbutzim.On Saturday, police said they had handed out 3,351 tickets to people for breaking Health Ministry directives the day before. These included 236 to people for breaking isolation, 937 for not wearing a mask and several hundreds to businesses for operating against regulations, among other things.“The public needs to understand that leaving the house unnecessarily is life-threatening,” said the head of the police investigation division, Deputy Superintendent Ziv Sagiv, in an interview with KAN News on Friday. “We are at war.”He added that “Yom Kippur does not atone for the transgressions of a person to his friend. There is no point in going to pray when you are endangering the lives of others.”Police said that thousands of police officers, Border Police officers and IDF soldiers will work together to ensure proper enforcement across the country through the duration of the closure. Police officers will be deployed at all major thoroughfares, at the entrances to cities and will be checking travelers to ensure they are keeping the rules. Police helicopters will also monitor the streets for any unusual violations.The government approved the allocation of an additional 500 soldiers to reinforce the Israel Police for this task on Friday, so that the total number of soldiers stood at 1,500 soldiers. It was agreed that this number could be increased by up to another 500 with the consent of the Defense and Internal Security ministers.Gil Hoffman contributed to this report.


jerusalempost--2020-09-26--Coronavirus in Israel: Health Ministry reports 8,221 new cases


jerusalempost--2020-09-26--Gantz: Sorry we're busy playing politics, not handling what Israel needs

Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz apologized to the Israeli public Saturday evening, saying the coalition is focusing on politics while failing to address what Israel “needs,” N12 reported."I would like to ask the public for forgiveness," he said. "We are too busy with political feuds and do not with what the country actually needs."


jerusalempost--2020-09-26--'France will not let Lebanon down' - source close to Macron

`` Lebanon 's Adib stepping down amounts to a 'collective betrayal ' by Lebanese political parties , '' the source @ @ @ @ @ said Macron would make a statement at a later stage .
Mustapha Adib , former @ @ @ @ @ picked on Aug. 31 to form a cabinet after Macron 's intervention secured a consensus @ @ @ @ @ country where power is shared out between Muslims and Christians .

"Lebanon's Adib stepping down amounts to a 'collective betrayal' by Lebanese political parties," the source said. The source also said Macron would make a statement at a later stage.
Mustapha Adib, former ambassador to Berlin, was picked on Aug. 31 to form a cabinet after Macron's intervention secured a consensus on naming him in a country where power is shared out between Muslims and Christians.
PARIS - France will not let Lebanon down, a source close to French president Emmanuel Macron told Reuters on Saturday, following the decision of its prime minister-designate to quit after trying for almost a month to line up a non-partisan cabinet.


jerusalempost--2020-09-27--Pompeo extends well wishes to Jews for Yom Kippur

US Secratary of State Mike Pompeo extended well wishes to Jews on Yom Kippur via his Twitter account on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ and sacred Yom Kippur to all the Jewish people .
May your fast be easy @ @ @ @ @ wrote .
He added , `` Gmar hatima tovah , '' which means , `` @ @ @ @ @ the book of life for good .
`` The tweet was accompanied by a virtual @ @ @ @ @ US Department of State.Wishing a blessed and sacred Yom Kippur to all the Jewish people @ @ @ @ @ easy and meaningful .
Gmar hatimah tovah .
pic.twitter.com/dMIghs5Q7e

US Secratary of State Mike Pompeo extended well wishes to Jews on Yom Kippur via his Twitter account on Sunday.
"Wishing a blessed and sacred Yom Kippur to all the Jewish people. May your fast be easy and meaningful," he wrote.He added, "Gmar hatima tovah," which means, "may you be inscribed into the book of life for good."The tweet was accompanied by a virtual card, signed by the US Department of State.Wishing a blessed and sacred Yom Kippur to all the Jewish people. May your fast be easy and meaningful. Gmar hatimah tovah. pic.twitter.com/dMIghs5Q7e


jerusalempost--2020-09-27--Nagorno-Karabakh says it downed 4 Azeri helicopters, 15 drones, 10 tanks

The defense ministry of the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region said it had destroyed four of Azerbaijan's helicopters, 15 drones and 10 tanks during clashes that flared early on Sunday.Armenia declared martial law and mobilized its male population on Sunday after the clashes with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh. Both sides reported fatalities.


jerusalempost--2020-09-27--Turkey's Erdogan calls on Armenians to stand against leadership

Armenia on Sunday declared martial law and mobilized its male population after the clashes .
Turkey has condemned Armenia for @ @ @ @ @ against Azerbaijan .
`` While I call on the Armenian people to take hold of @ @ @ @ @ that is dragging them to catastrophe and those using it like puppets , we also @ @ @ @ @ world to stand with Azerbaijan in their battle against invasion and cruelty , '' Erdogan @ @ @ @ @ that Turkey will `` increasingly continue '' its solidarity with Baku .

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday called on Armenia's people to take hold of their future against "leadership that is dragging them to catastrophe and those using it like puppets," following clashes between Armenian and Azeri forces over the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Armenia on Sunday declared martial law and mobilized its male population after the clashes. Turkey has condemned Armenia for what it said were provocations against Azerbaijan.
"While I call on the Armenian people to take hold of their future against their leadership that is dragging them to catastrophe and those using it like puppets, we also call on the the entire world to stand with Azerbaijan in their battle against invasion and cruelty," Erdogan said on Twitter, adding that Turkey will "increasingly continue" its solidarity with Baku.


jerusalempost--2020-09-27--Pope calls for negotiations after Armenia-Azerbaijan clash

`` I pray for peace in the Caucasus and ask the parties in conflict to make concrete gestures of goodwill @ @ @ @ @ to the resolution of problems not with the use of force and weapons but through @ @ @ @ @ he said .
Francis , who was speaking at his Sunday noon blessing in St. @ @ @ @ @ both countries in 2016 .

Pope Francis appealed to Armenia and Azerbaijan on Sunday to resolve their differences through negotiations following clashes over the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region.
"I pray for peace in the Caucasus and ask the parties in conflict to make concrete gestures of goodwill and brotherhood that can lead to the resolution of problems not with the use of force and weapons but through dialog and negotiations," he said.
Francis, who was speaking at his Sunday noon blessing in St. Peter's Square, visited both countries in 2016.
The pope said he was worried about the reports of fresh clashes, in which sources on both sides reported fatalities. He asked the crowd to pray in silence together with him for peace in the region.


jerusalempost--2020-09-27--Jpost.com to observe Yom Kippur

Jpost.com to observe Yom Kippur

The Jerusalem Post will not be updating the website for 25 hours in observance of the Jewish day of atonement, Yom Kippur. We will be back on Monday at 7:00 p.m. Israel time. Please enjoy our Yom Kippur features.


jerusalempost--2020-09-27--Trump demands pre or post-debate drug test for Biden

I will be strongly demanding a Drug Test of Sleepy Joe Biden prior to , or after , the Debate @ @ @ @ @ , I will agree to take one also .
His Debate performances have been record @ @ @ @ @ it mildly .
Only drugs could have caused this discrepancy ?
?
?

President Donald Trump tweeted Sunday that he "will be strongly demanding a Drug Test" of nominee Joe Biden before or after the presidential debate on Tuesday. Trump said that Biden's "uneven" performances at debates could only be due to drug use.
I will be strongly demanding a Drug Test of Sleepy Joe Biden prior to, or after, the Debate on Tuesday night. Naturally, I will agree to take one also. His Debate performances have been record setting UNEVEN, to put it mildly. Only drugs could have caused this discrepancy??? — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 27, 2020


jerusalempost--2020-09-27--Yeshiva students with coronavirus to be sent to quarantine facilities

The coronavirus commissioner for the ultra-Orthodox community announced on Sunday that yeshiva students who tested positive for the virus will be sent to yeshivas that have been converted to quarantine facilities after Yom Kippur on Monday.


jerusalempost--2020-09-27--Armenian PM warns against Turkish involvement in conflict with Azerbaijan

Turkey , an Azeri ally , had earlier sharply criticized Armenia after clashes between Armenian and Azeri forces broke out @ @ @ @ @ Yerevan was an obstacle to peace and vowing to continue its support for Baku .
@ @ @ @ @ could have destructive consequences for the South Caucasus and neighboring regions .

Turkey, an Azeri ally, had earlier sharply criticized Armenia after clashes between Armenian and Azeri forces broke out in the morning, saying Yerevan was an obstacle to peace and vowing to continue its support for Baku.
Pashinyan said Turkey's behavior could have destructive consequences for the South Caucasus and neighboring regions.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan called on the international community on Sunday to ensure that Turkey does not involve itself in Armenia's conflict with Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, trading barbs with Ankara.


jerusalempost--2020-09-27--Iran calls for immediate end to the conflict between Armenia, Azerbaijan

Iran called on Sunday for an immediate end to the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan after clashes between the two @ @ @ @ @ spokesman was quoted as saying by state TV , announcing Tehran 's readiness to help @ @ @ @ @ `` Iran is closely monitoring the conflict with concern and calls for an immediate end @ @ @ @ @ start of talks between the two countries , '' Saeed Khatibzadeh said .
`` Tehran @ @ @ @ @ its capacities to help talks to start between the two sides . ''
Armenia declared @ @ @ @ @ male population after the clashes , which Yerevan and Baku blamed on each other and @ @ @ @ @ fatalities .

Iran called on Sunday for an immediate end to the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan after clashes between the two countries, a foreign ministry spokesman was quoted as saying by state TV, announcing Tehran's readiness to help in establishing a ceasefire.
"Iran is closely monitoring the conflict with concern and calls for an immediate end to the conflict and the start of talks between the two countries," Saeed Khatibzadeh said.
"Tehran is ready to use all its capacities to help talks to start between the two sides."
Armenia declared martial law and mobilized its male population after the clashes, which Yerevan and Baku blamed on each other and in which both sides reported fatalities.


jerusalempost--2020-09-27--Jerusalem coronavirus patient stopped by police at synagogue

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A person who positive for coronavirus was detained and fined NIS 5,000 at a synagogue in Jerusalem on Sunday, according to The Jerusalem Post's sister publication Maariv. Police determined that the man knew that he needed to be in quarantine, removed him from the synagogue and issued the fine.


jerusalempost--2020-09-27--Jerusalem resident suspected of committing indecent acts on 6-year-old

A 15-year-old resident of Jerusalem has been detained by police on suspicion he committed indecent acts on a 6-year-old girl in Jerusalem's Gilo neighborhood, on Sunday.This is a developing story.


jerusalempost--2020-09-27--Firefighters fight blaze in warehouse south of Acre

Firefighters attempted to extinguish a warehouse fire in an industrial area south of Acre on Sunday. Firefighters focused their efforts on preventing the fire from spreading to other warehouses.


jerusalempost--2020-09-29--Coronavirus: Mexico hits 733,717 cases, 76,603 deaths

Mexico's confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 733,717 on Monday, according to updated data from the health ministry, along with a total reported death toll of 76,603.Authorities reported 3,400 new cases along with 173 deaths on Monday, but the true figures are likely significantly higher due to little testing.


jerusalempost--2020-09-28--Brazil's Bolsonaro's son charged for corruption scheme – report

The indictments ratchet up pressure in a long-running probe into the son of right-wing leader Jair Bolsonaro .
The younger @ @ @ @ @ a federal senator who has been under investigation for accusations that he orchestrated a corruption @ @ @ @ @ kick back part of their salary to him while he was serving in the Rio @ @ @ @ @ Flavio Bolsonaro did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent to his cabinet @ @ @ @ @ one of Brazil 's leading dailies , cited a more than 300-page indictment detailing the @ @ @ @ @ office , however , said in a statement that no charges had yet been filed @ @ @

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jerusalempost--2020-09-28--Police disperse Nazareth gathering for violating coronavirus restrictions

Dozens of people who participated in a birthday party on Tuesday in Nazareth were dispersed by police after failing to @ @ @ @ @ restrictions , Ynet reported .
Police also confiscated two weapons during the incident .

Dozens of people who participated in a birthday party on Tuesday in Nazareth were dispersed by police after failing to keep up with the coronavirus restrictions, Ynet reported.
Police also confiscated two weapons during the incident.