jerusalempost--2020-10-09--Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky's condition deteriorating

Kanievsky is reportedly feeling well , despite his deteriorating condition , and is maintaining his daily routine , the report @ @

The medical condition of one of the leading rabbis of the non-hassidic ultra-Orthodox world, Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, 92, is deteriorating. He had contracted coronavirus last week.A statement by his spokesperson sent Friday afternoon said that Kanievsky’s fever had spiked and he had developed other symptoms overnight. Doctors said he was now in a “second, dangerous phase of the disease.”Nonetheless, the rabbi was continuing his usual routine, the statement said, and called on the public to continue to pray on his behalf. A prominent haredi journalist also shared a photo of the rabbi studying Torah in his home.After Shabbat, another statement said that the rabbi’s condition “is good, he continued his daily routine of studying Torah and ate the holiday meals under close medical supervision.”
Kanievsky’s illness was announced last Friday, on erev (eve of) Sukkot, a day after he and his colleague Rabbi Gershon Edelstein had disseminated a letter calling on the haredi public to adhere to Health Ministry guidelines over the holiday.Kanievsky also said people should be tested on the interim days of Sukkot because being screened for coronavirus is “pikuah nefesh,” the equivalent of saving a life.However, the statements could have come too late, as coronavirus has burned across the ultra-Orthodox community at a much more rapid rate than the rest of the country.A report shared by the Health Ministry with The Jerusalem Post last Thursday showed that haredim continue to constitute around 40% of new diagnoses per week and that an average of 24% of haredim tested for the virus are positive.The rate of severe cases is 0.18 per 10,000 population, compared to a rate of 0.14 per 10,000 in the general population.The ministry, along with the Education Ministry, shared a report last week highlighting that some 51% of infected children were from the ultra-Orthodox sector.Kanievsky was not always supportive of Health Ministry rules.Last month, just before the High Holy Days, the Kikar HaShabbat haredi news website reported that Kanievsky said yeshiva students should not get tested for coronavirus, because it could disrupt their Torah studies. He also ordered yeshiva heads not to quarantine students exposed to virus carriers, as required under Health Ministry regulations.Kanievsky is not the only prominent haredi rabbi to have contracted coronavirus. The Kretshnif Rabbi of Rehovot was also diagnosed with coronavirus. A report from his spokesperson last week said that the rabbi is being treated at home and is in stable condition.Last week, the grand rabbi of the Pittsburgh hassidic group, Rabbi Mordechai Yissachar Ber Leifer, died from COVID-19 at the age of 64. Thousands attended his funeral procession in Ashdod, against Health Ministry regulations, which led to violent confrontations between police and his followers.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--New US sanctions on Iran an effort to stop meds, food purchases -Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Friday called new US sanctions on Iran 's banks an attempt to prevent purchases of @ @ @ @ @ broadcaster IRIB reported .
`` The President called the US effort to create serious obstacles @ @ @ @ @ supply of medicine and food cruel , terrorist and inhumane , '' IRIB said .

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Friday called new US sanctions on Iran's banks an attempt to prevent purchases of medicine and food, state broadcaster IRIB reported.
"The President called the US effort to create serious obstacles for fund transfers for the supply of medicine and food cruel, terrorist and inhumane," IRIB said.


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--No need for mandatory distance learning in schools, Poland's PM says

Poland does not plan to institute mandatory distance learning in schools for now , Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on @ @ @ @ @ grapples with its fifth consecutive daily record of new coronavirus cases .
`` For today @ @ @ @ @ need to introduce mandatory distance learning , '' Morawiecki told a news conference , adding @ @ @ @ @ weekly re-evaluation to decide if further restrictions are needed to curb the pandemic .

Poland does not plan to institute mandatory distance learning in schools for now, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Saturday, as the country grapples with its fifth consecutive daily record of new coronavirus cases.
"For today we don't see the need to introduce mandatory distance learning," Morawiecki told a news conference, adding the government would hold a weekly re-evaluation to decide if further restrictions are needed to curb the pandemic.


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--Saudi-led coalition destroys explosive drone fired by Houthis

There was no comment from the Houthi movement about the two incidents reported by the state-run Saudi Press Agency , @ @ @ @ @ .
Yemen has been locked in conflict since 2014 when the Houthis seized Sanaa , @ @ @ @ @ much of the country 's north .
Fighting escalated in March 2015 when the Saudi-led @ @ @ @ @ government of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi .

The Saudi-led coalition said on Saturday it intercepted and destroyed two explosive-laden drones launched towards Saudi Arabia by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis.
There was no comment from the Houthi movement about the two incidents reported by the state-run Saudi Press Agency, which cited a coalition spokesman.
Yemen has been locked in conflict since 2014 when the Houthis seized Sanaa, the capital, and then much of the country's north. Fighting escalated in March 2015 when the Saudi-led coalition intervened to restore the government of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi.


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--North Korean state TV broadcasts military parade in Pyongyang

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North Korean state television began broadcasting footage on Saturday of a military parade that South Korean authorities said had occurred in the pre-dawn hours earlier in the day.The parade was widely expected and was being closely watched by analysts and officials in South Korea and the United States for signs of new long-range ballistic missiles, which North Korea has not displayed in a public parade since early 2018.


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases up 4,721 to 319,381 - RKI

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany has increased by 4,721 to 319,381, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Saturday.The reported death toll has risen by 15 to 9,604, the tally showed.


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--Russia reports new all-time record of daily coronavirus cases

The previous record of 12,126 new cases was registered on Friday .
Russia 's coronavirus crisis center said 197 more @ @ @ @ @ last 24 hours , bringing the official death toll to 22,454 .

Russia's coronavirus cases rose by 12,846 on Saturday, a new daily record since the start of the outbreak early this year, pushing the overall total number of infections to 1,285,084.
The previous record of 12,126 new cases was registered on Friday.
Russia's coronavirus crisis center said 197 more deaths were confirmed in the last 24 hours, bringing the official death toll to 22,454.


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky's condition deteriorating

A statement by his spokesperson said that Kanievsky ’ s fever had spiked and he had developed other symptoms overnight .
Doctors said he was now in a “ second , dangerous phase of the disease.
” Nonetheless , the rabbi was continuing his usual routine , the statement said , and called on the public to continue to pray on his behalf .
A prominent haredi journalist also shared a photo of the rabbi studying Torah in his home .
Kanievsky ’ s illness was announced last Friday , on erev Sukkot , a day after he and his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letter calling on the haredi public to adhere to Health Ministry guidelines over the holiday .
Kanievsky also said people should be tested on the interim days of Sukkot because being screened for coronavirus is “ pikuach nefesh , ” the equivalent of saving a life .
However , the statements could have come too late , as coronavirus has burned across the ultra-Orthodox community at a rate much more rapid than the rest of the country .
A report shared by the Health Ministry with The Jerusalem Post last Thursday showed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of new diagnoses per week and that an average of 24 % of haredim tested for the virus are positive .
The rate of severe cases is 0.18 per 10,000 population , compared to a rate of 0.14 per 10,000 in the general population .
The ministry , together with the Education Ministry , shared a report last week highlighting that some 51 % of infected children were from the ultra-Orthodox sector .
Last month , just before the High Holy Days , the Kikar HaShabbat haredi news website reported that Kanievsky said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus because it could disrupt their Torah studies .
He also ordered yeshiva heads not to quarantine students exposed to virus carriers , as required under Health Ministry regulations .
Kanievsky is not the only prominent haredi rabbi to have contracted coronavirus .
The Kretchnif Rabbi of Rehovot was also diagnosed with coronavirus .
A report from his spokesperson last week said that the rabbi is being treated at home and is in stable condition .


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--Fire breaks out at Tehran metro station; no casualties

A fire broke out at a metro station in the west of the Iranian capital on Saturday, the semi-official Mehr news agency said, adding there were no casualties.A spokesman for the state emergency services,Mojtaba Khaledi, said a gas leak appeared to have caused the 7.45 a.m. blaze at the Ekbatan station in Tehran. No trains were damaged.


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--North Korea looks to mark 75th birthday with military parade - South Korea

South Korea's military said it spotted signs that North Korea had held a military parade early on Saturday to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of its ruling Workers' Party.North Korea appears to have mobilised large-scale military equipment and personnel during the parade, the South's joint chiefs of staff said in a statement, but gave no immediate details.


jerusalempost--2020-10-11--White House doctor: Trump no longer Covid transmission threat

US President Donald Trump appeared back to his old self on Saturday as he addressed supporters at the White House in his first public event since being diagnosed with COVID-19 and his doctor said he was no longer a transmission risk. Trump took a test on Saturday which showed that he was no longer a "transmission risk to others," his physician Sean Conley said in a statement, adding that an assortment of tests taken by the president showed there was no longer evidence "of actively replicating virus."The White House had no immediate comment on whether Conley's statement indicated that the president had tested negative for the coronavirus.Standing alone and not wearing a mask, the Republican president spoke from a White House balcony on Saturday afternoon - his first public event since being diagnosed with the highly contagious disease. Trump was hospitalized on Oct. 2 for treatment of COVID-19 , and returned to the White House on Monday.Trump urged a packed crowd of hundreds of largely Black and Latino supporters, most wearing masks but not respecting social distancing guidelines, to help get out the vote in the Nov. 3 presidential election.Trump plans to travel to Florida, Pennsylvania, and Iowa, on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, respectively."I'm feeling great," he told the crowd.Speaking firmly and without hesitation, Trump delivered a shorter-than-usual campaign speech, hailing his record in fighting crime and boosting the US economy, while slamming Democrats as his supporters cheered. A flesh-colored bandage was visible on his right hand.


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--Dozens of protesters fined for violating coronavirus restrictions

Dozens of protesters in Tel Aviv were fined Saturday night due to violating coronavirus restrictions, such as a lack of social distancing and not wearing face masks, ynet reported.Police arrested four protesters, with one suspected of spray-painting a police car, according to a police statement.


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--1 fatally wounded in Kiryat Ata drive-by shooting

A man was fatally wounded in a drive-by shooting in Kiryat Ata Saturday night after resuscitation efforts at Rambam Health Care Campus failed, Walla reported.The victim, a 30-year-old resident of Tirat Carmel, was shot in his vehicle. By the time Magen David Adom paramedics arrived on the scene, he was unconscious and in critical condition, Walla reported.Police have opened up an investigation into the shooting.The circumstances behind the shooting are being investigated, with the police collecting forensic evidence at the scene of the crime, according to a police statement.


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--Saudi-led coalition intercepts explosive-laden drone launched by Houthis

The Saudi-led coalition said on Sunday that it intercepted and destroyed an explosive-laden drone launched by Yemen's Houthis towards the kingdom's Najran city, the state news agency reported.The coalition has reported repeated Houthi drone or missile attack attempts recently.


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--Police spread fake claim about protesters seeking tear gas

Police allegedly spread false information Saturday night that one of the movements protesting against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to supply protesters with tear gas, Walla reported."On social media, calls have been made by various parties calling for the supply of tear gas and other offensive means that the demonstrators intend to use against police," the police said in a statement. They linked the report to a fake Facebook post attributed to the "Crime Minister" movement, which later transpired to be fake.In response, the movement stated that "Unfortunately, the news spread by the police is fake from fake-land, echoing claims made by right-wing groups."They called on the police not to let the "criminal defendant," - which is how they refer to Netanyahu - overthrow the police, Walla reported.


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--UAE official says Turkey's army in Qatar destabilizes region

Turkey's army in Qatar is an element of instability in the Gulf region, a senior official of the United Arab Emirates said on Saturday, adding that it contributes to negative polarization."The Turkish military presence in the Arab Gulf is an emergency," UAE minister of state for foreign affairs Anwar Gargash tweeted. "It reinforces polarization, and it does not take into account the sovereignty of states and the interests of the Gulf countries and its peoples."


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--Hospital staff infected with coronavirus in air released from ventilator

A doctor and two nurses at Sourasky Medical Center may have been infected with the coronavirus by the aerosol coming from a ventilator being used on a patient, according to an initial investigation of the incident, Israel Hayom reported.
After the investigation, the hospital decided to place a limit of six patients on Vapotherm ventilators in each ward. Vapotherm ventilators are devices that use a nasal cannula with high pressure air flow instead of a mask or invasive tube. The ventilators will also be placed under air vents in order to reduce the amount of aerosol in the air. Eight ventilators were being used in tandem at the time.After the investigation, the hospital decided to place a limit of six patients on Vapotherm ventilators in each ward. Vapotherm ventilators are devices that use a nasal cannula with high pressure air flow instead of a mask or invasive tube. The ventilators will also be placed under air vents in order to reduce the amount of aerosol in the air.
The infection in coronavirus wards of medical staff, who are equipped with maximal personal protective equipment (PPE), is considered a rare occurrence. In the first wave, only a few isolated cases of medical staff who were infected with the virus were those working in coronavirus wards, according to Israel Hayom, while most who were infected were infected in other wards, by family members or at social events.
She added that, "When we investigated, we found that these were employees who were very strict about the procedures even outside of work and that none of their family members became infected. This is a sequence of incidents that happened during the last week and it lit a red light for us. Infection in the coronavirus ward is something we are very afraid of." "We have almost no infections within the coronavirus wards; this is an uncommon occurrence," Dr. Yael Paran, an expert on infectious diseases and head of Sourasky's Traveler's Clinic, told the newspaper. "These are departments with an air intake system and negative pressure, departments that are entered into with 'space suits' in a very controlled manner and with observation on protection. Therefore, we investigated in order to understand what happened this time."She added that, "When we investigated, we found that these were employees who were very strict about the procedures even outside of work and that none of their family members became infected. This is a sequence of incidents that happened during the last week and it lit a red light for us. Infection in the coronavirus ward is something we are very afraid of."
The hospital checked the integrity of the ventilators and the staff's attention to regulations without finding anything wrong. After checking the schedule, they arrived at the conclusion that a week before the infections, the coronavirus ward was at peak capacity, with eight patients on ventilators at once.
Paran hypothesized that "when a certain threshold of aerosol formation is exceeded, it exceeds the flow threshold of the ventilation and protection systems," according to Israel Hayom. There is some literature that supports this hypothesis as well, she said. A hospital in northern Israel also reported a similar incident.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in an updated guidance last week said COVID-19 can spread through airborne transmission, saying some people could get infected by exposure to the novel coronavirus in small droplets and particles or aerosols that can linger in the air for minutes to hours.
Aerosols lingering in the air could be a major source of COVID-19 transmission, a group of US scientists warned in an unrelated open letter published in the medical journal Science last week.
Researchers around the world have reported findings showing evidence that the virus may be airborne since as early as April , although it remains unclear how infectious airborne droplets are.
Reuters contributed to this report.


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--US Democratic presidential nominee Biden tests negative for COVID-19

WILMINGTON, DE - US Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden tested negative for COVID-19 on Saturday before a campaign trip to Pennsylvania, his aides said in a statement.


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--Former NJ Governor Christie leaves hospital after COVID-19 treatment

I am happy to let you know that this morning I was released from Morristown Medical Center .
I want @ @ @ @ @ & nurses who cared for me for the last week .
Thanks to my family @ @ @ @ @ .
I will have more to say about all of this next week .
When @ @ @ @ @ Christie said he was experiencing only mild symptoms .
He said decided to enter the @ @ @ @ @ doctors as `` an important precautionary measure '' because of his history with asthma.Christie , @ @ @ @ @ that helped Trump prepare for his debate with Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden on September @ @ @ @ @ several allies of the president who have tested positive for the virus in recent days.Trump @ @ @ @ @ Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after announcing on October 2 that he and First @ @ @ @ @ positive.Despite his diagnosis , Trump was set to return to the campaign later on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ White House balcony to supporters outside .

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said he was released from a hospital on Saturday where he had spent the past week being treated for COVID-19 after testing positive for the coronavirus.Christie announced on October 3 that he had checked himself into Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, New Jersey after testing positive for the virus earlier that day."I want to thank the extraordinary doctors & nurses who cared for me for the last week," Christie, an advisor to President Donald Trump's re-election campaign, said on Twitter. "I will have more to say about all of this next week."
I am happy to let you know that this morning I was released from Morristown Medical Center. I want to thank the extraordinary doctors & nurses who cared for me for the last week. Thanks to my family & friends for their prayers. I will have more to say about all of this next week. — Governor Christie (@GovChristie) October 10, 2020


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--IDF expected to create medal for First Lebanon War participants

Sources in the IDF say that they expect a recommendation to be made to Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi to create a medal for participants in the First Lebanon War, according to Walla! News. The recommendation would need to be approved by Kochavi, Defense Minister Benny Gantz and a ministerial committee.


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 36.93 million, death toll at 1,067,766

More than 36.93 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 1,067,766 have died @ @ @ @ @ tally .

More than 36.93 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 1,067,766 have died, according to a Reuters tally.


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--Only 2,925 new coronavirus cases, Health Ministry reports Saturday

The Health Ministry reported Saturday that 2,925 people were diagnosed with coronavirus the day before - 7.8% of the 37,308 people screened.Some 845 patients were in serious condition Saturday night, including 232 who were intuabted.The death toll rose to 1,914.


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--Two die, 28 test positive for coronavirus in WIZO nursing home

Two residents have died of coronavirus and another 28 have tested positive for the virus in a WIZO nursing home in Tel Aviv, according to N12.


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--Police confiscate six Molotov cocktails in Isawiya, arrest three

Border Police and Israel Police officers arrested three suspects and confiscated six Molotov cocktails in Isawiya in Jerusalem Friday night, according to the police. Fireworks and Molotov cocktails were thrown at the officers while they made the arrest. No officers were injured.


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--Israel team earns first win in 8th section of Giro d’Italia bicycle race

The Israel Start-Up Nation (ISN) cycling team made history on Saturday, recording its first-ever stage victory in a Grand Tour race, just five years after the team’s establishment.Alex Dowsett finished first on Stage 8 of the Giro d’Italia. The Giro is one of professional cycling’s three prestigious Grand Tour races, alongside the Tour de France and the Vuelta a Espana.Dowsett was part of a breakaway group of six riders, alongside ISN teammate Matthias Brändle, during the 200km stage from Giovinazzo to Vieste. Both ISN riders fell back during one of the climbs, but returned to rejoin the front of the race. Brändle initially attacked for the lead, before Dowsett took over, opening up a significant gap which he maintained until the finish line in Vieste. It sealed an historic result for Israel Start-Up Nation.“Matthias and I never stopped believing,” said Dowsett, who is the British ITT champion. “Having two in the break of six was essential… It could easily have been Matthias [who won the stage],” said Dowsett after the finish.At the finish line, Dowsett’s emotions took over. He cried tears of joy, as thoughts turned to his pregnant wife expecting their first child. Brändle came across the finish line in fifth position and was the first to congratulate Dowsett.ISN co-owner Sylvan Adams, who watched the race on television, particularly noted the excitement of the commentators as Dowsett rode to victory, even using ISN’s team slogan, ‘Yalla’.“All the excitement demonstrates that our project has significance beyond sport, it’s showing the true heart of Israel to hundreds of millions of fans around the world. I could not be more proud,” said Adams.ISN co-owner Ron Baron also commented: “When we founded this team only five years ago, we dreamed that we would reach this moment today. We are a team of dreamers who turn our dreams into reality one by one. This historic moment will actualize our biggest goal: to inspire the next generation of young Israelis to take on this beautiful sport.”ISN Directeur Sportif Nicki Sörensen, who followed Brändle and Dowsett in the team car, said that the victory underlined ISN’s strong team spirit.“This amazing result is because the team atmosphere has been superb this Giro. I am proud to see them fighting every day for a victory and today was our day. I have goosebumps.”Israel Start-Up Nation made its first appearance in the Giro d’Italia in 2018 with Israelis Guy Niv and Guy Sagiv participating in the race’s historic “Big Start” in Jerusalem.This year’s Giro is the second Grand Tour in a short period of time for Israel Start-Up Nation, after completing the Tour de France last month.


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--US calls for complete denuclearization agreement with North Korea

Analysts said the missile , which was shown on a transporter vehicle with 11 axles , would be one of @ @ @ @ @ missiles ( ICBMs ) in the world if it becomes operational .
`` It is @ @ @ @ @ continuing to prioritize its prohibited nuclear and ballistic missile program over working towards a brighter @ @ @ @ @ people , '' the official said .
`` The United States ... calls on the @ @ @ @ @ and substantive negotiations to achieve complete denuclearization . ''

Analysts said the missile, which was shown on a transporter vehicle with 11 axles, would be one of the largest road-mobile intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) in the world if it becomes operational.
"It is disappointing to see the DPRK continuing to prioritize its prohibited nuclear and ballistic missile program over working towards a brighter future for the North Korean people," the official said. "The United States... calls on the DPRK to engage in sustained and substantive negotiations to achieve complete denuclearization."
A senior US administration official on Saturday called North Korea's display of a previously unseen intercontinental ballistic missile "disappointing" and called on the government to negotiate to achieve a complete denuclearization.


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--Dutch hit daily record with around 6,500 new coronavirus cases

The government has warned that new restrictions will have to be imposed across the country , one of the worst @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 wave , if the number of infections and hospital admissions does not drop this @ @

The government has warned that new restrictions will have to be imposed across the country, one of the worst hit in Europe's second COVID-19 wave, if the number of infections and hospital admissions does not drop this weekend.
The Netherlands reached a new record in daily coronavirus cases, hitting nearly 6,500 infections in 24 hours, data released on Saturday showed.


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--Azerbaijan says France is not neutral in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Azeri foreign minister Jeyhun Bayramov accused France on Saturday of not being neutral when it comes to mediating the Nagorno-Karabakh @ @ @ @ @ news conference that France had violated the principle of neutrality , while the Azeri side @ @ @ @ @ violations by Russia .

Azeri foreign minister Jeyhun Bayramov accused France on Saturday of not being neutral when it comes to mediating the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
He told a news conference that France had violated the principle of neutrality, while the Azeri side had not noticed any such violations by Russia.


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--Turkey detains suspects over forest fire

Turkish authorities have detained some suspected arsonists over two days of forest fires in southeastern Hatay province that spread to @ @ @ @ @ .
The fires began in several parts of Belen district on Friday and the forest @ @ @ @ @ in windy conditions as helicopters and rescuers sought to douse the flames .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ of sabotage and there are suspects detained in relation to the fire , '' the @ @ @ @ @ , without detailing how many people had been rounded up .
On Friday , the @ @ @ @ @ fire was caused by an explosion in a power transmission unit and that some residential @ @ @ @ @

Turkish authorities have detained some suspected arsonists over two days of forest fires in southeastern Hatay province that spread to buildings and sent residents fleeing.
The fires began in several parts of Belen district on Friday and the forest was still burning on Saturday in windy conditions as helicopters and rescuers sought to douse the flames.
"The investigation continues about the possibility of sabotage and there are suspects detained in relation to the fire," the local governor's office said, without detailing how many people had been rounded up.
On Friday, the governor's office said the fire was caused by an explosion in a power transmission unit and that some residential areas were being evacuated.


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--Tel Aviv municipality to donate NIS 100K in food to fire evacuees

Throughout Friday night , firefighters attempted to control the blaze which had spread over two sectors of land around Nof Hagalil and Har Devora.Teams were rotated to allow firefighters to rest but those who were replaced returned to confront the blazes in the early morning.Nof Hagalil residents who live near the wildfire were asked to evacuate but at least one house was engulfed in flames , and four people required treatment for smoke inhalation.Eight fire teams and four aircraft worked to douse a blaze near Mount Dov on the northern border and a smaller fire was also reported near the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four teams for the containment effort .
Fire services work to contain a wildfire near Kfar HaOranim , October 10 , 2020 .
( Ori Lewis ) Netanyahu said a call for international assistance should be considered , if necessary but Cohen indicated that , thanks to the coordinated efforts of police and Home Front Command , this would not be required.President Reuven Rivlin took to Twitter to show his support for the firefighters.
“ I ’ ve been anxiously following the updates on the wildfires spreading across several areas in the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents who were forced to evacuate their homes during these challenging days.
“ I send my sincere support to our firefighters .
I see how hard you all are working to contain the spreading fire and pray that the situation ends as soon as possible , ” the president tweeted.Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai told Nof Hagalil Mayor Ronen Plot that Tel Aviv ’ s municipality would donate NIS 100,000 towards supplying evacuees with food Saturday afternoon , according to Ynet News.Joint List leader Ayman Odeh addressed the nationwide fires and the reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for neglecting its firefighting services.
“ The fires in northern Israel today , just like the coronavirus , do not differentiate between Jews and Arabs , ” Odeh tweeted .
“ Before the defense establishment chooses to falsely blame Palestinians – as they have in the past – the government should stop and see how it has simply neglected its fire and rescue services , despite increased instances of fires breaking out in recent years.
” MK Orna Barbivai visited Nof Hagalil on Saturday and met with Plot and evacuees .
Barbivai sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Finance Minister demanding that funds be set aside immediately to help with fire damage .
She also sent an urgent request to the Knesset Speaker to raise the issue for discussion in the plenum.Tamar Beeri and Eve Young contributed to this report .

A wildfire near Kfar HaOranim near Modi'in Illit engulfs several houses, October 9, 2020. (Ori Lewis)
Teams were rotated to allow firefighters to rest but those who were replaced returned to confront the blazes in the early morning. Nof Hagalil residents who live near the wildfire were asked to evacuate but at least one house was engulfed in flames, and four people required treatment for smoke inhalation. Eight fire teams and four aircraft worked to douse a blaze near Mount Dov on the northern border and a smaller fire was also reported near the Illut-Tzipori junction, but that required only four teams for the containment effort. Fire services work to contain a wildfire in the area of Umm al-Fahm, October 10, 2020. (FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE) Throughout Friday night, firefighters attempted to control the blaze which had spread over two sectors of land around Nof Hagalil and Har Devora.Teams were rotated to allow firefighters to rest but those who were replaced returned to confront the blazes in the early morning.Nof Hagalil residents who live near the wildfire were asked to evacuate but at least one house was engulfed in flames, and four people required treatment for smoke inhalation.Eight fire teams and four aircraft worked to douse a blaze near Mount Dov on the northern border and a smaller fire was also reported near the Illut-Tzipori junction, but that required only four teams for the containment effort.
Fire services work to contain a wildfire near Kfar HaOranim, October 10, 2020. (Ori Lewis) Netanyahu said a call for international assistance should be considered, if necessary but Cohen indicated that, thanks to the coordinated efforts of police and Home Front Command, this would not be required. President Reuven Rivlin took to Twitter to show his support for the firefighters. “I’ve been anxiously following the updates on the wildfires spreading across several areas in the country. My heart goes out to the residents who were forced to evacuate their homes during these challenging days. “I send my sincere support to our firefighters. I see how hard you all are working to contain the spreading fire and pray that the situation ends as soon as possible,” the president tweeted. Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai told Nof Hagalil Mayor Ronen Plot that Tel Aviv’s municipality would donate NIS 100,000 towards supplying evacuees with food Saturday afternoon, according to Ynet News. Joint List leader Ayman Odeh addressed the nationwide fires and the reports indicating Palestinian responsibility, blaming the government for neglecting its firefighting services. “The fires in northern Israel today, just like the MK Orna Barbivai visited Nof Hagalil on Saturday and met with Plot and evacuees. Barbivai sent a letter to the Prime Minister and Finance Minister demanding that funds be set aside immediately to help with fire damage. She also sent an urgent request to the Knesset Speaker to raise the issue for discussion in the plenum. Tamar Beeri and Eve Young contributed to this report. Netanyahu said a call for international assistance should be considered, if necessary but Cohen indicated that, thanks to the coordinated efforts of police and Home Front Command, this would not be required.President Reuven Rivlin took to Twitter to show his support for the firefighters.“I’ve been anxiously following the updates on the wildfires spreading across several areas in the country. My heart goes out to the residents who were forced to evacuate their homes during these challenging days.“I send my sincere support to our firefighters. I see how hard you all are working to contain the spreading fire and pray that the situation ends as soon as possible,” the president tweeted.Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai told Nof Hagalil Mayor Ronen Plot that Tel Aviv’s municipality would donate NIS 100,000 towards supplying evacuees with food Saturday afternoon, according to Ynet News.Joint List leader Ayman Odeh addressed the nationwide fires and the reports indicating Palestinian responsibility, blaming the government for neglecting its firefighting services.“The fires in northern Israel today, just like the coronavirus , do not differentiate between Jews and Arabs,” Odeh tweeted. “Before the defense establishment chooses to falsely blame Palestinians – as they have in the past – the government should stop and see how it has simply neglected its fire and rescue services, despite increased instances of fires breaking out in recent years.”MK Orna Barbivai visited Nof Hagalil on Saturday and met with Plot and evacuees. Barbivai sent a letter to the Prime Minister and Finance Minister demanding that funds be set aside immediately to help with fire damage. She also sent an urgent request to the Knesset Speaker to raise the issue for discussion in the plenum.Tamar Beeri and Eve Young contributed to this report.
Some 5,000 people were forced to evacuate their houses on Friday as dozens of wild fires broke out across the country and some continued to blaze on Saturday, although most residents were allowed to return home by Saturday morning.Firefighters gained control of one fire near Nof Hagalil on Saturday night after 13 fire teams, assisted by firefighting aircraft worked to put out the flames throughout the day. An investigation was opened to learn the cause of that fire.While most fires are believed to have been the result of the extreme heat on Friday, security officials have raised concerns that some blazes in the West Bank, including a fire in Maoz Zvi, were the result of arson by Palestinians.Dozens of houses throughout the country suffered damage and dozens of people needed treatment for smoke inhalation, among them were at least 10 firefighters.IDF soldiers were called in to help contain some of the fires and to assist in evacuating people from threatened residential areas.On Friday morning, some 25 fire crews, including volunteers, were called to the upscale Kfar Haoranim settlement near Modi’in to contain wildfires that caused severe damage to at least one house. Air support was also called in and rescue services ordered all residents to evacuate as more firefighting units were called. A special unit was set up to coordinate all arriving security and aid forces but residents were allowed to return to their homes later in the afternoon.More fires were reported in additional areas, including in the West Bank settlement of Mevo Dotan and in Bat Hefer and troops were called in to both these areas where an evacuation was also ordered.The Islamic Movement in Israel and the Joint List Party set up an emergency center to provide support to fire victims in the Nazareth area, and handed out 700 packages with food to Jewish and Arab families in the area.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu consulted with Public Security Minister Amir Ohana, acting police commissioner Moti Cohen, Fire Commissioner Dedi Simchi and Meir Ben-Shabbat, the head of the National Security Council.


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--North Korea displays previously unseen intercontinental ballistic missile

Edited footage shown on state television showed an ICBM on a transporter vehicle with at least 22 wheels , larger @ @ @ @ @ the nuclear-armed country .
It was the first time since 2018 that North Korea has @ @ @ @ @ parade .

Edited footage shown on state television showed an ICBM on a transporter vehicle with at least 22 wheels, larger than anything previously displayed by the nuclear-armed country.
It was the first time since 2018 that North Korea has shown ICBMs at a military parade.
North Korea displayed what analysts said was a previously unseen new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at a military parade in Pyongyang on Saturday.


jerusalempost--2020-10-11--Iraqi militias agree 'conditional ceasefire' to halt US attacks

An array of Iran -backed Iraqi militia groups have agreed to suspend rocket attacks on US forces on condition that Iraq's government presents a timetable for a withdrawal of American troops, one of the groups said on Sunday."The factions have presented a conditional ceasefire," said Mohammed Mohi, spokesman for the Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah group."It includes all factions of the (anti-US) resistance, including those who have been targeting US forces," he told Reuters.Mohi said the Iraqi government must implement a parliamentary resolution in January that called for the withdrawal from Iraq of foreign troops.The parliament's decision came after a US drone strike at Baghdad airport killed Iranian military mastermind Qassem Soleimani and Iraq's top Shi'ite paramilitary chief Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, raising fears of a full-scale Iran-US confrontation on Iraqi soil.Mohi said there was no deadline for the government to implement the decision, but warned: "If America insists on staying and doesn't respect the parliament's decision then the factions will use all the weapons at their disposal."He said the firing of Katyusha rockets at US forces and diplomatic compounds had been merely "a message that you're not welcome in the country" and that worse attacks could follow.US officials blame Kataib Hezbollah for dozens of rocket attacks against US installations in Iraq. Kataib Hezbollah denies carrying them out. Smaller and previously unknown militias have claimed some of the attacks. Iraqi security sources believe those groups are linked to Kataib Hezbollah and other larger Iran-aligned militias.


jerusalempost--2020-10-11--Iran reports record daily coronavirus death toll of 251

Iran has registered 251 new COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hours, a record daily toll, the health ministry said on Sunday, as the total number of identified cases rose above 500,000 in the Middle East's worst-hit country.Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari told state TV that the latest fatalities brought the total death toll to 28,544. There were 3,822 new cases, with the total number of identified cases to date reaching 500,075.


jerusalempost--2020-10-11--9,952 fines issued for violations of coronavirus regulations over weekend

Some 7,260 fines were issued for leaving a place of residence for a forbidden reason , while 1,998 fines were issued for not wearing masks , 134 fines were issued for breaking quarantine , 84 fines were issued for operating businesses against regulations , 350 fines were issued for being present in a forbidden place and 94 fines were issued for refusing to listen to police instructions to disband a forbidden gathering .
Police reported illegal disturbances in Tel Aviv during protests in the city , as protesters blocked roads , disturbed the public order , refused to listen to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violent .
Many of the protesters also violated coronavirus regulations , neglecting to wear masks or social distance .
A number of protesters were arrested and a number of police officers were injured .
A disturbance was reported in Jerusalem on Saturday night as police attempted to disband a forbidden gathering .
Objects , including a chair , were thrown at officers , a number of fines were issued and three suspects were arrested .
A confirmed coronavirus patient was found praying at a synagogue in Ahihud on Saturday along with 15 other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The patient received a fine of NIS 5,000 and was sent home .
The other worshippers were instructed to contact the Health Ministry for further instructions .
A confirmed patient from Tira was also found driving in Tel Aviv with another woman on Saturday .
Last week , a confirmed patient was found shopping in Bnei Brak without even wearing a mask .

Some 7,260 fines were issued for leaving a place of residence for a forbidden reason, while 1,998 were issued for not wearing masks, 134 for breaking quarantine, 84 for operating businesses against regulations, 350 for being present in a forbidden place and 94 fines were issued for refusing to listen to police instructions to disband a forbidden gathering.
Police reported illegal disturbances in Tel Aviv during protests in the city, as protesters blocked roads, disturbed the public order, refused to listen to police instructions and were verbally and physically violent. Many of the protesters also violated coronavirus regulations, neglecting to wear masks or social distance. A number of protesters were arrested and a number of police officers were injured.
A disturbance was reported in Jerusalem on Saturday night as police attempted to disband a forbidden gathering. Objects, including a chair, were thrown at officers, a number of fines were issued and three suspects were arrested.
A confirmed coronavirus patient was found praying at a synagogue in Ahihud on Saturday along with 15 other worshippers who were breaking coronavirus regulations. The patient received a fine of NIS 5,000 and was sent home. The other worshippers were instructed to contact the Health Ministry for further instructions.
A confirmed patient from Tira was also found driving in Tel Aviv with another woman on Saturday. Last week, a confirmed patient was found shopping in Bnei Brak without even wearing a mask.
Israel Police issued 9,952 fines for various violations of coronavirus regulations over the Simchat Torah holiday weekend.


jerusalempost--2020-10-11--Russia reports fresh daily record of new coronavirus cases

The country 's coronavirus taskforce said that 149 people had died overnight , pushing the death toll to 22,597 .

Russia on Sunday reported 13,634 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, a new daily record that brought its nationwide tally to 1,298,718.
The country's coronavirus taskforce said that 149 people had died overnight, pushing the death toll to 22,597.
Russia, which has a total population of around 145 million, has recorded the fourth highest number of infections in the world since the start of the pandemic.


jerusalempost--2020-10-11--Dozens stage attack on police station in Paris suburb

`` Violent attack last night on the police station of Champigny with mortar shots and various projectiles .
No police officer was injured , '' the Paris police headquarters said on Twitter .
The police posted a video showing a barrage of fireworks going off in the direction of the police station in Champigny-sur-Marne , about 15 km ( nine miles ) southeast of central Paris .
The armed people attempted to force entry into the station , but failed to do so .
Nobody was arrested , but images showed smashed windows at the police station and damaged cars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the third on this police station in two years , was not immediately clear .
The police station is located in a housing estate area known for drug trafficking and deemed by authorities as a high-priority district for order to be restored .
`` It was an organized attack of about 40 people who wanted to do battle , '' Champigny Mayor Laurent Jeanne told BFM .
`` For a few days it has been tense with people who have a certain willingness to do battle with the police .
It 's anti-police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a disaster . ''
A spate of public safety incidents across France since the end of the COVID-19 lockdown in mid-May has put the government on heightened alert for increases in crime amid the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic .

About 40 unidentified people armed with metal bars and using fireworks as mortars tried to storm a French police station in the Paris suburbs on Saturday night, officials said on Sunday.
"Violent attack last night on the police station of Champigny with mortar shots and various projectiles. No police officer was injured," the Paris police headquarters said on Twitter.
The police posted a video showing a barrage of fireworks going off in the direction of the police station in Champigny-sur-Marne, about 15 km (nine miles) southeast of central Paris. The armed people attempted to force entry into the station, but failed to do so.
Nobody was arrested, but images showed smashed windows at the police station and damaged cars.
The motive for the attack, the third on this police station in two years, was not immediately clear. The police station is located in a housing estate area known for drug trafficking and deemed by authorities as a high-priority district for order to be restored.
"It was an organized attack of about 40 people who wanted to do battle," Champigny Mayor Laurent Jeanne told BFM. "For a few days it has been tense with people who have a certain willingness to do battle with the police. It's anti-police sentiment. We weren't far off from a disaster."
A spate of public safety incidents across France since the end of the COVID-19 lockdown in mid-May has put the government on heightened alert for increases in crime amid the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
President Emmanuel Macron, who faces a presidential election in less than two years, has been criticized by opponents over crime and public safety since he took power in 2017 and opinion polls show that the public see his government as weakest on those issues.


jerusalempost--2020-10-11--Indonesia reports 4,497 new COVID-19 cases, 79 new deaths

Indonesia reported 4,497 new coronavirus infections and 79 new deaths on Sunday, the lowest daily fatality count since Sept. 27, data from the country's Health Ministry website showed.The new infections brought the total infections tally in Southeast Asia's biggest economy to 333,449, the data showed, while the total deaths rose to 11,844.


jerusalempost--2020-10-11--Gas explosion flattens building, kills at least 2 in southwest Iran

An explosion caused by leaking gas flattened a building in southwest Iran on Sunday, killing at least two people, state broadcaster IRIB reported.Video from the site of the explosion in the city of Ahvaz, capital of oil-rich Khuzestan province, showed rescue teams looking for survivors in the rubble of the two-story residential building located near a market place.


jerusalempost--2020-10-11--Government officials to meet with Netanyahu ahead of coronavirus cabinet

Participants in the meeting will include Defense Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz , Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz , @ @ @ @ @ Coronavirus Commissioner Prof. Ronni Gamzu , Finance Minister Israel Katz , Public Security Minister Amir @ @ @ @ @ Meir Ben Shabbat , adviser to the Knesset 's Coronavirus Committee Limor Samimian-Darash and Director-General @ @ @ @ @ Office Ronen Peretz .

Participants in the meeting will include Defense Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz, Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz, Health Minister Yuli Edelstein, Coronavirus Commissioner Prof. Ronni Gamzu, Finance Minister Israel Katz, Public Security Minister Amir Ohana, national security adviser Meir Ben Shabbat, adviser to the Knesset's Coronavirus Committee Limor Samimian-Darash and Director-General of the Prime Minister's Office Ronen Peretz.
A group of government officials and ministers will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday afternoon ahead of the coronavirus cabinet meeting planned for Tuesday.


jerusalempost--2020-10-11--Coronavirus: Less than 1,000 new patients on Saturday

Only 887 people were diagnosed with coronavirus on Saturday, the Health Ministry reported. However, there were also only 13,387 people screened - the lowest number per day since the start of the second wave. It is also the lowest percentage positive, at 6.6%.There were 825 people in serious condition, including 214 who were intubated.The death toll stands at 1,941.


jerusalempost--2020-10-11--Tens of thousands of businesses threaten to break coronavirus lockdown

The businesses are members of the Facebook group `` We wo n't be in lockdown '' ( `` Lo yehiyeh @ @ @ @ @ on words in Hebrew , as the words for lockdown and ok are similar ) @ @ @ @ @ all small businesses in Israel to open according to purple ribbon rules in protest against @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus crisis .
`` We are not coronavirus deniers or anarchists , but citizens @ @ @ @ @ the state is important , for the livelihood of our children , '' said the @ @ @ @ @

The businesses are members of the Facebook group "We won't be in lockdown" ("Lo yehiyeh beseger," a play on words in Hebrew, as the words for lockdown and ok are similar). The group called on all small businesses in Israel to open according to purple ribbon rules in protest against the government's behavior during the coronavirus crisis.
"We are not coronavirus deniers or anarchists, but citizens for whom the future of the state is important, for the livelihood of our children," said the leaders of the group.
About 60,000 businesses are planning to open on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in violation of the national coronavirus lockdown in an act of civil rebellion, according to The Jerusalem Post's sister newspaper Maariv.


jerusalempost--2020-10-11--Two planes crash after midair collision in Tours, France

Two small planes crashed in the western-central French city of Tours on Saturday in a midair collision killing five people, the BBC has reported, citing local officials.The crash sites were cordoned off as emergency crews arrived on the scene. The first plane landed on a fence around a house in the nearby town of Loches, bursting into flames, while the second plane landed in an uninhabited area."All five people involved died," local government official Nadia Seghier told AFP."Air emergency staff from Lyon were brought in at first to track down the plane, which was quickly found."No immediate details regarding the victims were available, according to the BBC.


jerusalempost--2020-10-12--Mexico's confirmed coronavirus cases rise to 817,503

Mexico 's Health Ministry on Sunday reported 3,175 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infection and 139 additional fatalities , bringing @ @ @ @ @ and 83,781 deaths .
The government says the real number of infected people is likely @ @ @ @ @ cases .

Mexico's Health Ministry on Sunday reported 3,175 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infection and 139 additional fatalities, bringing the total to 817,503 cases and 83,781 deaths.
The government says the real number of infected people is likely significantly higher than the confirmed cases.


jerusalempost--2020-10-12--Brazil records 290 coronavirus deaths in last day

Brazil confirmed 290 coronavirus deaths over the last 24 hours and 12,342 new cases , the nation 's Health Ministry @ @ @ @ @ South American country has now registered 5,094,979 total confirmed coronavirus cases and 150,488 total deaths @ @ @ @ @ earlier figure of 5,094,982 total cases .

Brazil confirmed 290 coronavirus deaths over the last 24 hours and 12,342 new cases, the nation's Health Ministry said on Sunday.
The South American country has now registered 5,094,979 total confirmed coronavirus cases and 150,488 total deaths. The government corrected its earlier figure of 5,094,982 total cases.


jerusalempost--2020-10-11--IDF reports 1,425 active cases of coronavirus

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The IDF Spokesperson's Unit reported 1,425 active cases of coronavirus on Sunday, including service members and civilian employees. Four of the cases are in moderate condition and one is in critical condition, while the rest are in light condition.Additionally, 6,003 IDF soldiers have been quarantined as of Sunday.


jerusalempost--2020-10-11--PLO Executive Committee member Hanan Ashrawi tests positive for COVID-19

Ashrawi contracted the virus only a few days after PLO Executive Committee Secretary General Saeb Erekat .
Ashrawi has no @ @ @ @

Ashrawi contracted the virus only a few days after PLO Executive Committee Secretary General Saeb Erekat. Ashrawi has no known background illnesses.
PLO Executive Committee member Dr. Hanan Ashrawi, 74, has contracted the coronavirus, the PLO Department of Pubilc Diplomacy and Policy announced in a statement on Sunday evening.


jerusalempost--2020-10-11--Netanyahu says state-of-emergency could end, allowing protests to resume

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told ministers on Sunday that he won't object to ending the state-of-emergency, Israeli media reported.This would mean that the restrictions on protests would be lifted, allowing them to resume.However, Netanyahu warned that ending the state of emergency does not mean that businesses will open.


jerusalempost--2020-10-11--Schumer urges Supreme Court nominee to step aside in contentious cases

US Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on Sunday that Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett should, if confirmed by the Senate, step aside from any cases involving the outcome of the presidential election and an upcoming challenge to the Obamacare health law.Schumer, speaking to reporters in New York, said that canons of legal ethics should dictate Barrett's recusal in such cases. Barrett faces her Senate confirmation hearing starting on Monday.


jerusalempost--2020-10-11--Public Health Services head: 'We won't repeat previous mistakes'

Head of the Health Ministry's Public Health Services, Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis, addressed on Sunday evening the outline for gradually returning to normal life and finishing the nationwide lockdown and said that the country's children won't be returning to schools on Sunday."We will wait at least two weeks between each stage," Alroy-Preis said. "We won't repeat previous mistakes."


jerusalempost--2020-10-11--Police arrest man who planned to attack anti-Netanyahu protesters

A man in his 20s, suspected of carrying out an attack against anti-Netanyahu protesters, was arrested by police on Sunday afternoon.The arrest was made following an undercover police investigation.During questioning, the young man admitted to his involvement in arranging an attack against protesters and reportedly expressed great remorse for his actions.The police released a press release promising to use all tools in its disposal for protecting protesters and will show zero tolerance towards any form of violence.


jerusalempost--2020-10-11--Katz: Budget for 2021 to be submitted for approval during December

The Likud is no longer obligated to fulfill the terms of the prime ministerial rotation deal with Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz, and Blue and White does not have legitimacy to lead the country, Coalition Chairman MK Miki Zohar (Likud) said Sunday.Later on Sunday, Finance Minister Israel Katz said the 2021 budget would be submitted to the government for review by December, meaning it would not be passed by the December 23 deadline.This was merely another attempt by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seek elections without handing over power to Gantz, Blue and White sources said.“Elections are an excellent option now,” Zohar told 103FM, adding that Blue and White had breached coalition agreements, thereby obviating its right to the rotation deal in the coalition agreement that established the government.When asked why Likud does not push for elections if it is not scared of the possible results, he said: “I agree completely. Elections are an excellent option.”Whether there will be elections would be decided on December 23, the deadline for the government to pass a budget, Zohar said. Currently, it seems the country is headed for elections, he said.Blue and White should pass a budget for 2020 so that the government could begin working on a budget for 2021, Zohar said.“To pretend to be the ones who will prevent Netanyahu from becoming prime minister, from the height of their seven seats, is no less than pathetic and embarrassing to me,” he told 103FM.“They want to pass the budget not out of considerations for the good of the citizens of the State of Israel, but to ensure that [Alternate Prime Minister] Benny Gantz enters the position of prime minister,” Zohar said, adding that although the two parties signed a rotation agreement, Blue and White is “not entitled to the agreement because they themselves have not kept the agreement until this moment.”Blue and White violated the rotation agreement and lost public legitimacy to lead the state as a party that holds only seven seats, he said, adding: “They attack the prime minister and the Likud from morning to evening, they violate the coalition agreement every week by voting against the coalition’s positions, [and] they work for assigning officials in violation of the coalition agreement without coordination with the Likud.”Zohar did not say the agreement was void, but he stressed that the Likud’s commitment to it had decreased since its alleged violations by Blue and White. The Likud has not broken the agreement at any point, he said.Regarding the budget, Netanyahu has strongly resisted passing a biennial budget for 2020 and 2021 as required under the coalition agreement, ostensibly because it would mean there would be no possibility of preventing Gantz from becoming prime minister in September 2021.The coalition agreement stipulates that a two-year budget covering 2020 and 2021 be approved. But Netanyahu has said the COVID-19 crisis means that the 2020 budget will be passed by itself, even though less than three months of the year now remain.Following a severe coalition crisis in August, the deadline for passing the 2020 budget was postponed until December to give more time for the government to resolve its differences. But Netanyahu is still insisting on a one-year budget.Yesh Atid-Telem is expected to present a motion of no-confidence in the government on Monday and wants to establish a new government without elections.The motion proposes that opposition leader Yair Lapid (Yesh Atid-Telem chairman) be prime minister and foreign minister, MK Moshe Ya’alon (Telem head) be defense minister and that the rest of the ministerial positions be filled by Yesh Atid-Telem MKs.The motion has little chance of passing since no majority for such a move is believed to exist.MK Zvi Hauser, whose Derech Eretz faction split from Blue and White, said Lapid was “trolling” the country with his motion and should “move on with the next trick.” His two-man faction would have nothing to do with the Joint List of Arab parties, he said.There are indications that some Likud members are becoming dissatisfied, as seen by Katz’s criticism of Netanyahu’s handling of the coronavirus crisis, the resignation of Netanyahu’s political foe MK Gideon Saar from the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee and the insistence by Modi’in-Maccabim-Re’ut Mayor Haim Bibas that a state budget for 2021 pass even if it means Gantz becomes prime minister.But there is little chance that any Likud MKs will vote in favor of a no-confidence motion on Monday.And Yamina leader MK Naftali Bennett has no interest in forming a new government within the current Knesset, given that he currently controls five seats but is polling at over 20 seats.


jerusalempost--2020-10-11--Commander of Modi'in Illit police station diagnosed with COVID-19

Commander of the Modi'in Illit police station, chief superintendent Tzachi Halfon, was diagnosed with coronavirus on Sunday afternoon.Halfon has entered quarantine, according to Health Ministry guidelines and is feeling well, a press release mentioned.


jerusalempost--2020-10-11--IDF soldier lightly injured after accidentally shooting himself

An IDF soldier was lightly injured during a routine operation in Ramallah, N12 reported.The soldier was reportedly injured after accidentally shooting himself in the leg.He was evacuated to the Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem.


jerusalempost--2020-10-12--Iran reports highest ever daily coronavirus deaths

Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari told state TV that 4,206 new cases were identified in the past 24 hours , @ @ @ @ @ identified cases spiking to 504,281 .
Iranian health officials have warned about a third wave @ @ @ @ @ the government has blamed the spike in infections partly on a decline in public adherence @ @ @ @ @ became mandatory in public in the capital on Saturday and President Hassan Rouhani announced that @ @ @ @ @

Iran registered a daily record 272 deaths from coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the health ministry said on Monday, taking total fatalities to 28,816 in the worst-hit country in the Middle East.
Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari told state TV that 4,206 new cases were identified in the past 24 hours, with the total number of identified cases spiking to 504,281.
Iranian health officials have warned about a third wave of the pandemic, while the government has blamed the spike in infections partly on a decline in public adherence to health protocols.
Mask-wearing became mandatory in public in the capital on Saturday and President Hassan Rouhani announced that violators would be fined.
Authorities are planning to make mask-wearing mandatory in public in other large cities, Iranian media reported.


jerusalempost--2020-10-12--MK Yitzhak Cohen approved as Housing Minister

Cohen will also be responsible for the Capital Markets Authority and Securities Authority in the Finance Ministry .
The government @ @ @ @ @ Orit Farkash as tourism minister in addition to her position as strategic affairs minister .

Cohen will also be responsible for the Capital Markets Authority and Securities Authority in the Finance Ministry.
The government also approved the assignment of Orit Farkash as tourism minister in addition to her position as strategic affairs minister.
MK Yitzhak Cohen (Shas) was approved as the new housing minister on Monday, filling the position that MK Ya'acov Litzman left empty when he resigned in protest against the coronavirus lockdown.


jerusalempost--2020-10-12--Ichilov Hospital stops accepting coronavirus patients

The hospital currently has 110 patients which is much higher than the hospital is usually meant to handle .
In @ @ @ @ @ has about 60 patients and can handle about 120 and Bellinson Medical Center is even @ @ @ @ @ Center has a completely empty coronavirus ward .
`` The struggle is not political - @ @ @ @ @ patients to places that will give them the best care , '' said Prof. Gil @ @ @ @ @ Sourasky .
Sourasky has informed the Health Ministry that until systematic regulations for assigning patients @ @ @ @ @ they will not accept any more coronavirus patients .
`` The struggle is not political @ @ @ @ @ direct patients to places that will give them the best care , '' said Prof. @ @ @ @ @ of Sourasky .

The hospital currently has 110 patients which is much higher than the hospital is usually meant to handle. In comparison, Rambam Medical Center has about 60 patients and can handle about 120 and Bellinson Medical Center is even less occupied. Soroka Medical Center has a completely empty coronavirus ward.
"The struggle is not political - the desire is to direct patients to places that will give them the best care," said Prof. Gil Pierre, deputy director-general of Sourasky. Sourasky has informed the Health Ministry that until systematic regulations for assigning patients to hospitals are provided, they will not accept any more coronavirus patients."The struggle is not political - the desire is to direct patients to places that will give them the best care," said Prof. Gil Pierre, deputy director-general of Sourasky.
Sourasky Medical Center decided to stop accepting new coronavirus patients into the hospital on Monday in protest against the lack of patient regulation by the Health Ministry, according to Army Radio.


jerusalempost--2020-10-12--Second human trials of Russian COVID-19 vaccine abroad, in UAE, launched

The trials in the UAE are the second trials of the Sputnik V vaccine abroad , following the launch of @ @ @ @ @ are also expected to begin in Venezuela in the near future .

Human trials of the Russian COVID-19 vaccine have begun in the United Arab Emirates, the Kremlin said on Monday in a statement detailing a phone call between President Vladimir Putin and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan.
The trials in the UAE are the second trials of the Sputnik V vaccine abroad, following the launch of trials in Belarus. Trials are also expected to begin in Venezuela in the near future.
The Russian Direct Investment Fund, which is marketing the vaccine abroad, declined to comment.


jerusalempost--2020-10-12--Malaysia reports 563 new coronavirus cases including 2 deaths

Malaysia reported 563 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, with nearly half detected in Sabah state, which has already seen a large increase in infections over the past few weeks.The new cases raise Malaysia's cumulative tally to 16,220 cases, according to the health ministry. There were two new deaths reported, raising the fatality toll to 159.


jerusalempost--2020-10-12--Swiss report 4,068 new coronavirus cases over the weekend

The agency reported a total of 64,436 confirmed cases in Switzerland and tiny neighbouring principality Liechtenstein , up from 60,368 @ @ @ @ @ toll rose by 7 to 1,801 .
The country reported its first confirmed case in @ @ @ @ @ record this month after dwindling to as few as three on June 1 .

The number of new coronavirus infections rose by 4,068 over the weekend, data from Switzerland's public health agency showed on Monday.
The agency reported a total of 64,436 confirmed cases in Switzerland and tiny neighbouring principality Liechtenstein, up from 60,368 on Friday. The death toll rose by 7 to 1,801.
The country reported its first confirmed case in late February and hit a record this month after dwindling to as few as three on June 1.


jerusalempost--2020-10-12--Rabbi Eliyahu Hasid quits Knesset, replaced by Rabbi Eliyahu Bruchi

`` Yesterday , I asked the permission of the great men of Israel ( gedolei yisrael ) to resign from @ @ @ @ @ peace and to protect and strengthen the unity and brotherhood between the Agudat Yisrael and @ @ @ @ @ make up the UTJ list , '' wrote Hasid in his letter of resignation .
@ @ @ @ @ would allow Bruchi to return to Knesset .

"Yesterday, I asked the permission of the great men of Israel (gedolei yisrael) to resign from the Knesset, for the peace and to protect and strengthen the unity and brotherhood between the Agudat Yisrael and Degel HaTorah parties which together make up the UTJ list," wrote Hasid in his letter of resignation.
Hasid stressed that his resignation would allow Bruchi to return to Knesset.
MK Rabbi Eliyahu Hasid (United Torah Judaism) resigned from the Knesset on Monday to allow Rabbi Eliyahu Bruchi to replace him.


jerusalempost--2020-10-12--Philippines reports 3,564 coronavirus cases, highest rise in 3 weeks

In a bulletin , the health ministry also recorded 11 more fatalities , taking the country 's death toll to @ @

The Philippines reported 3,564 new coronavirus cases on Monday, the country's biggest daily tally since Sept. 19 and bringing the total number of confirmed infections to 342,816.
In a bulletin, the health ministry also recorded 11 more fatalities, taking the country's death toll to 6,332.


jerusalempost--2020-10-12--Russia reports 13,592 new coronavirus cases, 125 deaths

Officials also said 125 people had died in the previous 24 hours , pushing the official death toll to 22,722 @

Russia reported 13,592 new coronavirus cases on Monday, almost the most recorded in a single day since the pandemic began, pushing the national tally to 1,312,310.
Officials also said 125 people had died in the previous 24 hours, pushing the official death toll to 22,722.
Russia, which has a total population of around 145 million, has recorded the fourth highest number of infections in the world since the start of the pandemic.


jerusalempost--2020-10-13--California officials clash with state Republican Party over ballot drop boxes

California officials said on Monday they are sending cease-and-desist orders to state Republican leaders demanding removal of `` unofficial , @ @ @ @ @ placed by the party in at least three counties in violation of state election law @ @ @ @ @ California Republican Party , Hector Barajas , acknowledged that the party had set up an @ @ @ @ @ ballot drop-off boxes and insisted it was legal to do so .
`` We 're @ @ @ @ @ program , '' he said .

California officials said on Monday they were sending cease-and-desist orders to state Republican leaders demanding removal of "unofficial, unauthorized" ballot collection boxes placed by the party in at least three counties in violation of election law.
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla and Attorney General Xavier Becerra, both Democrats, said only county election officials can operate ballot drop boxes according to state law.
"Unofficial, unauthorized drop boxes are not permitted in the state of California," Padilla, whose office oversees election regulations and enforcement in the state, told reporters in a teleconference from Sacramento.
A spokesman for the California Republican Party, Hector Barajas, admitted the party had set up an unspecified number of its own ballot drop-off boxes "statewide," but said it was allowed to do so under laws enacted by the Democratic-controlled state legislature.
"We're not going to stop this program," he told Reuters.
Drop-off sites were designed to allow voters to personally submit ballots in advance rather than have to depend on timely mail delivery, while letting voters avoid polling places that could pose a risk of coronavirus exposure on Election Day, Nov. 3.
Giving voters the option of turning their ballots in to a secure collection site ahead of the election assumed greater urgency after the US Postal Service warned that election mail could be delayed this year.
Padilla said the cease-and-desist notice sent to state Republican leaders and party officials in Los Angeles, Fresno and Orange counties gives them until Oct. 15 to remove the collection boxes in question or face legal action.
"Tampering with the vote is illegal, and anyone who knowingly engages in the tampering or misuse of a vote is subject to prosecution," Becerra said. "You have a right to vote and you have a right to know that your vote will be counted the right way."
Earlier in the day, a spokeswoman for the Orange County district attorney's office said prosecutors had opened an investigation into reports that unofficial drop boxes had been placed in at least two locations there, one of them by a county Republican official.
"It's our understanding that they've already been removed, but we're trying to determine that," the spokeswoman, Kimberly Edds, told Reuters.


jerusalempost--2020-10-12--Trump tests negative for COVID-19, White House physician said

US President Donald Trump has tested negative for COVID-19 and he is not infectious to others , the White House physician said on Monday , 10 days after Trump announced he had contracted the coronavirus .
In a memo released by the White House just hours before Trump was due to resume holding campaign rallies , Dr. Sean Conley said the president had tested negative on consecutive days using an Abbott Laboratories BinaxNOW antigen card .
Conley said the negative tests and other clinical and laboratory data `` indicate a lack of detectable viral replication . ''
Trump 's medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ data and guidelines from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention `` the president is not infectious to others , '' Conley said .
Trump returns to the campaign trail on Monday night with a rally in Sanford , Florida , his first since he disclosed on Oct. 2 that he tested positive for COVID-19 .
Critics fault Trump for failing to encourage supporters at campaign events , and even White House staff , to wear protective masks and abide by social-distancing guidelines .
At least 11 close Trump aides have tested @ @ @ @ @

US President Donald Trump has tested negative for COVID-19 and he is not infectious to others, the White House physician said on Monday, 10 days after Trump announced he had contracted the coronavirus.
In a memo released by the White House just hours before Trump was due to resume holding campaign rallies, Dr. Sean Conley said the president had tested negative on consecutive days using an Abbott Laboratories BinaxNOW antigen card.
Conley said the negative tests and other clinical and laboratory data "indicate a lack of detectable viral replication."
Trump's medical team had determined that based on the data and guidelines from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention "the president is not infectious to others," Conley said.
Trump returns to the campaign trail on Monday night with a rally in Sanford, Florida, his first since he disclosed on Oct. 2 that he tested positive for COVID-19.
Critics fault Trump for failing to encourage supporters at campaign events, and even White House staff, to wear protective masks and abide by social-distancing guidelines. At least 11 close Trump aides have tested positive for the coronavirus.


jerusalempost--2020-10-12--Brazil registers 201 coronavirus deaths over 24 hours

Brazil confirmed 201 coronavirus deaths over the last 24 hours and 8,429 new cases , the nation 's Health Ministry @ @ @ @ @ South American country has now registered 5,103,408 total confirmed coronavirus cases , from 5,094,979 on @ @ @ @ @ to 150,689 from 150,488 on Sunday .

Brazil confirmed 201 coronavirus deaths over the last 24 hours and 8,429 new cases, the nation's Health Ministry said on Monday.
The South American country has now registered 5,103,408 total confirmed coronavirus cases, from 5,094,979 on Sunday. Total deaths rose to 150,689 from 150,488 on Sunday.


jerusalempost--2020-10-12--Coronavirus expert Fauci says Trump campaign ad should be taken down

Top US infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci said on Monday that President Donald Trump 's campaign team should take down @ @ @ @ @ a public statement Fauci made that he says is being used out of context .
@ @ @ @ @ CNN if the ad should be removed , Fauci said , `` I think so @ @ @ @ @ ad was `` unfortunate and really disappointing . ''
The ad , released last week @ @ @ @ @ to recover from COVID-19 , as well as his administration 's work to address the @ @ @ @ @ spot uses older remarks from Fauci in a way that suggests he was praising the @ @

Top US infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci said on Monday that President Donald Trump's campaign team should take down an advertisement that draws on a public statement Fauci made that he says is being used out of context.
Asked in an interview on CNN if the ad should be removed, Fauci said, "I think so." He said the ad was "unfortunate and really disappointing."
The ad, released last week, discusses Trump's effort to recover from COVID-19, as well as his administration's work to address the coronavirus pandemic. The 30-second spot uses older remarks from Fauci in a way that suggests he was praising the president.


jerusalempost--2020-10-12--Investigation into violent brawl at Givati base has concluded

On Monday evening , the results of an internal investigation into the brawl were published .
On Sunday afternoon , @ @ @ @ @ between soldiers in the training companies of the Har Keren training base , home of @ @ @ @ @ resulting in 21 injured soldiers , 8 of whom had to be evacuated to a @ @ @ @ @ results of an internal investigation into the brawl were published .
Following the incident , @ @ @ @ @ training curfew for the two companies until the end of this weekend , to conduct @ @ @ @ @ acceptance of others , at the end of which , there will be a joint @ @ @ @ @ by the commander of the training base .
According to the statement , all of @ @ @ @ @ , and commanders who did not fulfill their responsibility to prevent the incident , will @ @ @ @ @ the commanders of the platoon and platoon .
Also , the company commanders will be @ @ @ @ @ the incident .

On Monday evening, the results of an internal investigation into the brawl were published. On Sunday afternoon, a violent fight broke out between soldiers in the training companies of the Har Keren training base, home of the Givati Infantry Brigade, resulting in 21 injured soldiers, 8 of whom had to be evacuated to a hospital.On Monday evening, the results of an internal investigation into the brawl were published.
Following the incident, the brigade commander ordered a training curfew for the two companies until the end of this weekend, to conduct education classes on values and acceptance of others, at the end of which, there will be a joint evening for the companies headed by the commander of the training base.
According to the statement, all of soldiers who resorted to violence, and commanders who did not fulfill their responsibility to prevent the incident, will be punished severely, including the commanders of the platoon and platoon. Also, the company commanders will be reprimanded for their responsibility for the incident.


jerusalempost--2020-10-12--EU to sanction Lukashenko, citing worsening Belarus violence

European Union foreign ministers agreed on Monday to sanction Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and other senior officials over an Aug. 9 election the West says was rigged, citing worsening police violence against protesters.Lukashenko, who has been in power for 26 years, was not on the EU's sanctions list of 40 names agreed on Oct. 2, but the bloc now says his refusal to consider new elections as a way out of the crisis leaves it with no choice."This is an answer to the evolving situation in Belarus," EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, who chaired the EU ministers' meeting in Luxembourg, told reporters."There has not been any kind of signal from the Belarus authorities to engage in any kind of conversation," he said, citing a "complete lack of will" from Lukashenko to consider talks on holding a free and fair presidential election.The latest round of sanctions is likely to take several days to prepare, but envoys said the travel bans and asset freezes were no longer conditional on the situation in Belarus, which ministers said was dramatically worsening.Police said they had detained 713 people at mass protests on Sunday in which security forces used water cannon and batons to break up crowds demanding a new presidential election.Belarus announced retaliatory sanctions against the EU earlier this month.


jerusalempost--2020-10-12--EU to sanction Russians over Navalny poisoning, diplomats say

European Union foreign ministers backed a Franco-German plan on Monday to impose sanctions on Russians suspected of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny with a nerve agent, diplomats said.Berlin and Paris made their proposal at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg. They say they have not had a credible explanation from Moscow for what the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) said was the presence of the banned Soviet-era nerve agent Novichok in Navalny's body.The speed with which the EU's two main powers have agreed to push ahead with sanctions suggests a hardening of the bloc's stance towards Moscow. It took almost a year for the EU to agree sanctions against Russians after a nerve agent attack in 2018 on a former Russian spy in Britain.German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas told reporters as he arrived at the meeting earlier on Monday that Navalny's poisoning could not "remain without consequences.""France and Germany propose imposing sanctions on certain people that caught our eye in this respect," Maas said, without giving any details.EU diplomats told Reuters there was broad support among the 27 foreign ministers for asset freezes and travel bans on several Russian GRU military intelligence officials.Moscow denies any involvement in Navalny's poisoning.Senior Russian lawmaker Vladimir Dzhabarov said on Monday that Russia may respond to the EU sanctions symmetrically and repeated Moscow's line that there was no concrete evidence behind the accusations, Interfax news agency reported.The sanctions are not expected to be approved immediately as legal texts must be prepared and cleared by experts from the 27 EU states.Navalny fell ill on a flight in Siberia on Aug. 20 and was subsequently airlifted to Berlin for treatment. Blood samples taken from him confirmed the presence of a nerve agent from the banned Novichok family, the OPCW said last week.Western governments and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation have said that Russia must help in investigations or face consequences.Austria's foreign minister, Alexander Schallenberg, whose country has tended to favor closer ties with Russia, said there could not be a "return to business as usual" and that Moscow had failed to help clear up doubts about the poisoning.


jerusalempost--2020-10-12--Nagorno-Karabakh says 51 more killed in fighting with Azerbaijan

Ethnic Armenian officials in the enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh said on Monday that 51 more servicemen had been killed in fighting with Azerbaijan, bringing its total military death toll to 480 since fighting broke out on Sept. 27.At least 25 civilians were killed and more than 100 wounded.The fighting has surged to its worst level since the 1990s, when some 30,000 people were killed.


jerusalempost--2020-10-12--France tells Turkey to refrain from new provocations in Med

France said on Monday that Turkey should refrain from new provocations and show good faith after Ankara announced that it was sending a seismic research vessel back into eastern Mediterranean waters claimed by Greece."We expect Turkey to meet its commitments, abstain from new provocations and show concrete evidence of good faith," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Agnes von der Muhll said.


jerusalempost--2020-10-12--Ankara says Athens has no right to oppose work 15km from Turkish coast

Turkey said on Monday Greece had no right to oppose Turkish seismic exploration work 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) from its mainland in the Eastern Mediterranean and on its continental shelf, as tensions between the NATO members spiked again.Greece and Turkey traded barbs again on Monday over offshore rights. Athens vowed to push the EU to activate sanctions against Ankara after the departure of a Turkish vessel to conduct work south of the Greek island of Kastellorizo, which is close to Turkey's southern coast.In a statement, Turkey's Foreign Ministry said the activity range of its Oruc Reis seismic survey vessel lied 15 kilometers from Turkey and 425 kilometers from Greece, and that it was "fully within Turkish continental shelf"."It is unacceptable for there to be opposition against our country, which has the longest coastline to the Eastern Mediterranean, operating 15 kilometers from its mainland," it said adding Greece's criticisms were "baseless accusations with no standing in international law."


jerusalempost--2020-10-12--Netanyahu: 'Israel not at the front of the queue for COVID-19 vaccines'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at the beginning of his faction meeting on Monday that `` we have been able @ @ @ @ @ After easing restrictions we will eventually reach the vaccination phase .
The problem is that @ @ @ @ @ trying to develop them and it is difficult , there are a maximum of four @ @ @ @ @ it . ''
`` We are trying to develop one ourselves , but that will @ @ @ @ @ to order the vaccines and the queue is set according to the size of the @ @ @ @ @ are a small country we are not at the front of the queue .
We @ @ @ @ @ special connections we have in order to advance in line .
I 'm pretty optimistic @ @ @ @ @

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at the beginning of his faction meeting on Monday that "we have been able to reduce the morbidity. After easing restrictions we will eventually reach the vaccination phase. The problem is that there are 120 key players trying to develop them and it is difficult, there are a maximum of four companies close to actually achieving it."
"We are trying to develop one ourselves, but that will take time. We want to order the vaccines and the queue is set according to the size of the country, and since we are a small country we are not at the front of the queue. We are trying to use the special connections we have in order to advance in line. I'm pretty optimistic," he added.


jerusalempost--2020-10-12--Turkey tells Russia that Armenia must leave Azeri lands -ministry

Azerbaijan would not wait another 30 years for a solution to the conflict and Turkey supported the Azeri offensive to @ @ @ @ @ , '' the defence ministry said in a statement after the call .
On Monday @ @ @ @ @ accused each other of launching new attacks in and around the Nagorno-Karabakh region , days @ @ @ @ @ humanitarian ceasefire intended to stop the heaviest fighting over the enclave for more than 25 @ @

Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar told Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu in a phone call Monday that Armenian forces must immediately be removed from Azeri lands they occupy and halt attacks on civilians, Turkey's ministry said.
Azerbaijan would not wait another 30 years for a solution to the conflict and Turkey supported the Azeri offensive to "retake its occupied lands," the defence ministry said in a statement after the call.
On Monday, Azeri and Armenian forces accused each other of launching new attacks in and around the Nagorno-Karabakh region, days after agreeing a Russian-borkered a humanitarian ceasefire intended to stop the heaviest fighting over the enclave for more than 25 years.


jerusalempost--2020-10-12--Lapid says Netanyahu gov't unfit to lead coronavirus response

Ahead of an upcoming no-confidence motion which faces a vote in the Knesset , opposition leader Yair Lapid , head @ @ @ @ @ , said on Monday that the current administration is `` unfit '' to lead the @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Yesh Atid has placed a constructive no-confidence motion for the Netanyahu government today @ @ @ @ @ vote for this proposal is a coward .
Sorry , I have no softer word @ @ @ @ @ the beginning of his faction meeting .
`` Blue and White people know that this @ @ @ @ @ is not a political statement .
Morbidity numbers prove it .
Unemployment proves it .
@ @ @ @ @ top finance ministers .
The public has no drop of confidence in the government , @ @ @ @

Ahead of an upcoming no-confidence motion which faces a vote in the Knesset, opposition leader Yair Lapid, head of the Yesh Atid-Telem Party, said on Monday that the current administration is "unfit" to lead the response to the coronavirus crisis.
"Yesh Atid has placed a constructive no-confidence motion for the Netanyahu government today. Anyone who does not vote for this proposal is a coward. Sorry, I have no softer word," Lapid said at the beginning of his faction meeting.
"Blue and White people know that this government has failed. This is not a political statement. Morbidity numbers prove it. Unemployment proves it. The resignation of all the top finance ministers. The public has no drop of confidence in the government," Lapid added.


jerusalempost--2020-10-12--Russia says no changes for Karabakh after proposal to involve ask Turkey

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that no changes were envisaged to the format for peace talks over Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan proposed that its ally Turkey should be involved.Lavrov was speaking to reporters in Moscow after talks with Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan.Mnatsakanyan said that effective peace talks over Nagorno-Karabakh, a largely ethnic Albanian-populated enclave within Azerbaijan, would only be possible after a full ceasefire between Azeri and ethnic Armenian forces.


jerusalempost--2020-10-13--Turkey: Ceasefire calls reasonable, but Armenian withdrawal needed

Speaking at a news conference with his Swedish counterpart Ann Linde in Ankara , Cavusoglu said holding a meeting with @ @ @ @ @ Minsk group - formed to mediate the conflict and led by Russia , the United @ @ @ @ @ benefit talks on the issue .
He added that he made this offer to Linde @ @ @ @ @ the term presidency of the Organisation for Security and Co-Operation in Europe ( OSCE ) @ @ @ @ @ group sits .

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday that international calls for a ceasefire between Azeri and Armenian forces in the Nagorno-Karabakh region were reasonable, but world powers should also urge Armenia to withdraw from Azeri lands.
Speaking at a news conference with his Swedish counterpart Ann Linde in Ankara, Cavusoglu said holding a meeting with all 11 members of the Minsk group - formed to mediate the conflict and led by Russia, the United States and France - would benefit talks on the issue.
He added that he made this offer to Linde since Sweden will take up the term presidency of the Organisation for Security and Co-Operation in Europe (OSCE), under which the Minsk group sits.


jerusalempost--2020-10-13--Turkey: Caucasus ceasefire calls reasonable, Armenian withdrawal needed


jerusalempost--2020-10-13--Iran's coronavirus death toll exceeds 29,000

Iran's novel coronavirus death toll rose by 254 to 29,070, the health ministry said on Tuesday, as the number of confirmed cases spiked to 508,389 in the hardest-hit Middle Eastern country.Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari told state TV that 4,108 new cases were identified in the past 24 hours.


jerusalempost--2020-10-13--Bat Yam resident indicted for rape of neighbor's child

A Bat Yam resident has been indicted for the rape and sexual assault of a young girl on Tuesday, Maariv reported. The man, 59-years-old, and is suspected of raping and assaulting his neighbor's daughter for four years starting when she was eight years old.


jerusalempost--2020-10-13--Fifty cases of blood infection Leptospirosis reported in Israel

Some 50 cases of Leptospirosis have been reported in Israel, according to the Health and Environmental Protection Ministries.Some of the cases have been confirmed and some are suspected. Most of the people who were infected visited rivers in the north of Israel. As a result, the ministries called for people to avoid going into Israel's northern rivers until further notice.


jerusalempost--2020-10-13--Malaysia reports 660 new coronavirus cases, 4 new deaths

Malaysia reported 660 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, more than half of those in Sabah, a state now under lockdown, and as the capital braces for similar restrictions on movement to come into force this week.The new infections raise Malaysia's cumulative tally to 16,880 cases, according to the health ministry. There were four new deaths reported, taking total fatalities to 163.


jerusalempost--2020-10-13--Israel Police ticket 4,512 people for coronavirus lockdown violations

Israeli police issued 4,512 tickets for coronavirus lockdown violations between Monday and Tuesday, according to a police spokesperson.Some 2,750 tickets were given to those who left their home for reasons that are not permitted, 1,446 tickets were given to those who were not wearing masks and 122 tickets were given to those who were in areas where it is not permitted to be.


jerusalempost--2020-10-13--Coronavirus facility commander allows man to leave room, removed from post

The commander of a coronavirus quarantine facility has been transferred from his job on Tuesday after allowing a coronavirus patient to go outside, according to Walla! News.The commander allowed the patient to leave his room and walk around the facility wearing a mask because the man reported that he suffers from PTSD and a loud noise was causing him distress.


jerusalempost--2020-10-13--Red Cross urges Armenia, Azerbaijan to firm up prisoner, body swap

`` To date we keep discussing intensely with the sides on this topic .
But no meaningful agreement has been @ @ @ @ @ us to actually proceed to such an exchange , '' Martin Schuepp , ICRC Eurasia @ @ @ @ @ news briefing in Geneva , adding that it was passing proposals `` back and forth @ @ @ @ @ are going on with the sides , and we hope that the conditions will be @ @ @ @ @ implement such an operation in the future , '' he said , also calling for @ @ @ @ @ for ICRC staff .

The International Committee of the Red Cross urged Armenia and Azerbaijan on Tuesday to finalize arrangements for it to handle an exchange of detainees and bodies from the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, after a humanitarian ceasefire agreed at the weekend.
"To date we keep discussing intensely with the sides on this topic. But no meaningful agreement has been reached yet that will allow us to actually proceed to such an exchange," Martin Schuepp, ICRC Eurasia regional director, told a news briefing in Geneva, adding that it was passing proposals "back and forth."
"So discussions are going on with the sides, and we hope that the conditions will be met in order to actually implement such an operation in the future," he said, also calling for security guarantees to be provided for ICRC staff.


jerusalempost--2020-10-13--Poland reports over 5,000 new coronavirus cases

The European Union member state announced new restrictions on Saturday to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus after reporting @ @ @ @ @ successive day .
The measures included setting aside special shopping hours for senior citizens and @ @ @ @ @ .
The latest figures , released on the Health Ministry 's Twitter account , showed @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus-related deaths and that Poland had carried out 33,800 tests in the previous 24 hours @ @ @ @ @ the previous day .
The country of 38 million has now reported a total of @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus and 3,101 deaths .

Poland's Health Ministry reported 5,068 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, only the second time the figure has passed 5,000 in a 24-hour period since the pandemic began.
The European Union member state announced new restrictions on Saturday to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus after reporting record infections for a fifth successive day.
The measures included setting aside special shopping hours for senior citizens and increasing funding to care homes.
The latest figures, released on the Health Ministry's Twitter account, showed there had been 63 new coronavirus-related deaths and that Poland had carried out 33,800 tests in the previous 24 hours, up from 25,000 tests the previous day.
The country of 38 million has now reported a total of 135,278 cases of the novel coronavirus and 3,101 deaths.
The ministry said that as of Tuesday COVID-19 patients occupied 5,669 hospital beds and were using 421 ventilators, compared with 5,262 and 404 respectively a day earlier.


jerusalempost--2020-10-13--Indonesia reports 3,906 new coronavirus infections

Indonesia reported 3,906 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday and 92 new deaths, data from the country's coronavirus taskforce showed.The new infections brought the total number of confirmed cases in the Southeast Asian country to 340,622, while the death tally rose to 12,027, the region's highest number of fatalities.


jerusalempost--2020-10-13--Arrest of man suspected of murdering ex-girlfriend extended three days

The arrest of Dimitri Tzignok, who is suspected of murdering ex-girlfriend Anastasia Klien, was extended three days on Tuesday.Tzignok is suspected of violently attacking Klein who succumbed to her injuries while hospitalized in Sourasky Medical Center on Saturday.


jerusalempost--2020-10-13--Netanyahu: Postpone coronavirus cabinet meeting until there is more data

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to postpone the coronavirus cabinet meeting until there is more data available, according to Kan News.Defense Minister Benny Gantz objected to the postponement saying that discussing a lockdown exit strategy "cannot wait."