jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Alan Ross Morrison to be indicted, charged with animal abuse - report

Police have extended the detention of 30-year-old oleh ( new immigrant ) Alan Ross Morrison after he was arrested for abusing his dog to get back at his ex-girlfriend .
The dog , named Taylor , is confirmed to be in good condition after it was examined in an Agriculture Ministry facility , according to KAN .
Though cautious and upset at first , he is in a good mood and is sociable , according to an Agriculture Ministry statement .
Local police officers who were called to the scene were initially unable to reach Morrison , as the furious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ physically trying to enter the suspect ’ s house in what could have turned into a public lynching Morrison was eventually “ smuggled ” through a window by police officers , who then arrested him and took him in for questioning .
The Tel Aviv Magistrate ’ s Court extended his detention by five days and ordered him to receive a psychiatric evaluation on Wednesday morning , according to a police statement .
His attorney , Keren Blass , said that Morrison expressed “ sorrow and remorse ” for his actions , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ publication , Maariv .
Upon Morrison ’ s arrest , police officers were also able to rescue Taylor alongside a team from the Agriculture Ministry , who had been notified of the incident by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Israel ( SPCA ) , from where the dog was originally adopted .
He was then brought over to an Agriculture Ministry facility , from where he will be given to one of the country ’ s animal welfare groups and placed up for adoption .
“ The dog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , warmth and love in our facility , ” Dr. Dagnit Ben-Dov , an Agriculture Ministry veterinarian who had accompanied the dog throughout the ordeal , said in a statement .
“ It turns out the dog has a very good and strong character , and he ’ s very grateful.
” The incident provoked condemnations from politicians and animal rights organizations , as well as calls to make harsher punishments for animal abuse .
One such condemnation came from Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman , who urged for stricter punishments for animal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I witnessed this morning the horrific abuse suffered by a dog in Bat Yam that united the entire country , as well as the efforts of many good people to save him , ” Liberman wrote on Facebook alongside a photo of the dog .
“ This time there was a happy ending , but the punishment for animal abusers must be made stricter.
” These sentiments were also echoed by Yisrael Beytenu MK and proud dog-owner Yulia Malinovsky .
`` Animal abuse is not a new thing , but yesterday we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reality , '' she wrote on Facebook on Wednesday alongside a picture of her walking her dog , adding that `` As a mother and a citizen who has a dog in her home that has long become a member of my family , I am shocked by the terrible abuse we all saw yesterday in Bat Yam . ''
She continued , stating that `` in times like this , we must show our compassion and humanity to those who depend on us . ''
Malinovsky also announced that she filed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which would extend the punishment for animal abuse from three years to five years in prison .
The bill , which was included in its entirety in the reply section of her post , has supporters from across the political spectrum , and she called on her fellow members of Knesset to `` put politics aside !
Join me and support the proposal . ''
Another law was also proposed by the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairman and dog-owner MK Zvi Hauser , which would also force animal abusers to pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to compensate animal welfare organizations , as opposed to the state treasury , where such finds are currently sent .
Hauser said in a statement that he will bring this bill to the Knesset when it resumes next week .
Hauser also uploaded a video to Twitter alongside his dog , Nina , thanking those who helped save the dog in Bat Yam .
He encouraged people to go out and get a dog , just as he did two years ago .
The Knesset Interior and Environmental Affairs Committee is also set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident .
Israeli animal rights groups also came out to condemn the abuse , and expressed hope that the courts take this as a sign that punishment for animal abuse should be stricter and enforcement taken more seriously .
`` Animals are innocent creatures and their abuse should never be tolerated .
Unfortunately , there is under-enforcement in cases of animal abuse , '' the animal rights organization Animals Now said in a statement to The Jerusalem Post .
`` Often , the Agriculture Ministry fails to prosecute abusers of animals , either @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by individuals such as the severe case in Bat Yam .
We call on the authorities to act in accordance with the guidelines of the attorney-general , who determined that punishment in cases of animal abuse should be aggravated and to bring the offender to justice . ''
`` We are in a stressful and challenging time , and unfortunately there are many reports of animal abuse , '' the SPCA said in a statement to the Post .
`` Everyone is talking about a sharp rise in injuries to women and children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cries of distress also concern the helpless creatures whose voices are not heard .
Just last week , we received a report of cat poisoning , another report of a passerby kicking a cat and of tied dogs being left without water and food .
We hope that the law enforcement system and the courts will [ punish ] the abusers severely .
`` It is time for the courts to increase the punishment , '' the SPCA concluded , adding that it hoped the dog would not be returned to its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the courts to increase the punishment , '' the SPCA concluded , adding that it hoped the dog would not be returned to its abusive owners .
The SPCA encouraged the public to report any suspicion of animal abuse or neglect to the police , or to the SPCA 's hotline *4553 .
The SPCA encouraged the public to report any suspicion of animal abuse or neglect to the police , or to the SPCA 's hotline *4553 .
These sentiments were also echoed by Yisrael Beytenu MK and proud dog-owner Yulia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new thing , but yesterday we all saw what it looked like in reality , '' she wrote on Facebook on Wednesday alongside a picture of her walking her dog , adding that `` As a mother and a citizen who has a dog in her home that has long become a member of my family , I am shocked by the terrible abuse we all saw yesterday in Bat Yam .
`` She continued , stating that `` in times like this , we must show our compassion and humanity to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Malinovsky also announced that she filed a bill in response to the incident , which would extend the punishment for animal abuse from three years to five years in prison .
The bill , which was included in its entirety in the reply section of her post , has supporters from across the political spectrum , and she called on her fellow members of Knesset to `` put politics aside !
Join me and support the proposal .
`` Another law was also proposed by the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would also force animal abusers to pay punitive damages , which would be used to compensate animal welfare organizations , as opposed to the state treasury , where such finds are currently sent .
Hauser said in a statement that he will bring this bill to the Knesset when it resumes next week.Hauser also uploaded a video to Twitter alongside his dog , Nina , thanking those who helped save the dog in Bat Yam .
He encouraged people to go out and get a dog , just as he did two years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also set to convene next week to discuss the incident.Israeli animal rights groups also came out to condemn the abuse , and expressed hope that the courts take this as a sign that punishment for animal abuse should be stricter and enforcement taken more seriously .
`` Animals are innocent creatures and their abuse should never be tolerated .
Unfortunately , there is under-enforcement in cases of animal abuse , '' the animal rights organization Animals Now said in a statement to The Jerusalem Post .
`` Often , the Agriculture Ministry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ either institutionalized abuse in factory farms or abuse by individuals such as the severe case in Bat Yam .
We call on the authorities to act in accordance with the guidelines of the attorney-general , who determined that punishment in cases of animal abuse should be aggravated and to bring the offender to justice .
`` `` We are in a stressful and challenging time , and unfortunately there are many reports of animal abuse , '' the SPCA said in a statement to the Post .
`` I was shocked to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media , and I would like to thank the Bat Yam Police for a good job .
We will do everything in our power to punish the culprit for his horrible offense , '' Brot said .
Morrison was eventually `` smuggled '' through a window by police officers who then arrested him and took him in for questioning , and the Tel Aviv Magistrate 's Court extended his detention by five days and ordered him to receive a psychiatric evaluation on Wednesday morning , according to a police statement.His attorney Keren Blass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remorse '' for his actions , according to The Jerusalem Post 's sister publication , Maariv.The posts began spreading hey were shared on Facebook by Israeli entertainer and influencer Dennis Charkov .
The post quickly drew hundreds of comments – some expressing shock , others , anger .

Police have extended the detention of 30-year-old oleh (new immigrant) Alan Ross Morrison after he was arrested for abusing his dog to get back at his ex-girlfriend.
The dog, named Taylor, is confirmed to be in good condition after it was examined in an Agriculture Ministry facility, according to KAN. Though cautious and upset at first, he is in a good mood and is sociable, according to an Agriculture Ministry statement.
Local police officers who were called to the scene were initially unable to reach Morrison, as the furious mob demanded justice, with several people physically trying to enter the suspect’s house in what could have turned into a public lynching
Morrison was eventually “smuggled” through a window by police officers, who then arrested him and took him in for questioning. The Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court extended his detention by five days and ordered him to receive a psychiatric evaluation on Wednesday morning, according to a police statement.
His attorney, Keren Blass, said that Morrison expressed “sorrow and remorse” for his actions, according to The Jerusalem Post’s sister publication, Maariv.
Upon Morrison’s arrest, police officers were also able to rescue Taylor alongside a team from the Agriculture Ministry, who had been notified of the incident by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Israel (SPCA), from where the dog was originally adopted. He was then brought over to an Agriculture Ministry facility, from where he will be given to one of the country’s animal welfare groups and placed up for adoption.
“The dog is receiving lots of care, pets, warmth and love in our facility,” Dr. Dagnit Ben-Dov, an Agriculture Ministry veterinarian who had accompanied the dog throughout the ordeal, said in a statement.
“It turns out the dog has a very good and strong character, and he’s very grateful.”
Morrison was eventually "smuggled" through a window by police officers who then arrested him and took him in for questioning, and the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court extended his detention by five days and ordered him to receive a psychiatric evaluation on Wednesday morning, according to a police statement.His attorney Keren Blass said that Morrison expressed "sorrow and remorse" for his actions, according to The Jerusalem Post's sister publication, Maariv.
טיילור, הכלב שעבר התעללות, התאושש ומוכן לקבל בית חדש(צילום: משרד החקלאות)@ittaishick pic.twitter.com/dOj1Pmf54S — כאן חדשות (@kann_news) October 7, 2020
The incident provoked condemnations from politicians and animal rights organizations, as well as calls to make harsher punishments for animal abuse. One such condemnation came from Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman, who urged for stricter punishments for animal abuse and taking enforcement more seriously. “I witnessed this morning the horrific abuse suffered by a dog in Bat Yam that united the entire country, as well as the efforts of many good people to save him,” Liberman wrote on Facebook alongside a photo of the dog. “This time there was a happy ending, but the punishment for animal abusers must be made stricter.” נחשפתי להתעללות הקשה שעבר הכלב בבת ים שאיחד הבוקר מדינה שלמה, ולהתגייסות של אנשים טובים ורבים להצילו. הפעם יש כאן סוף טוב, אך חייבים להחמיר את הענישה כנגד מתעללים בבעלי חיים. צילום: משרד החקלאות Posted by Avigdor Liberman - אביגדור ליברמן on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 These sentiments were also echoed by Yisrael Beytenu MK and proud dog-owner Yulia Malinovsky. "Animal abuse is not a new thing, but yesterday we all saw what it looked like in reality," she wrote on Facebook on Wednesday alongside a picture of her walking her dog, adding that "As a mother and a citizen who has a dog in her home that has long become a member of my family, I am shocked by the terrible abuse we all saw yesterday in Bat Yam." She continued, stating that "in times like this, we must show our compassion and humanity to those who depend on us." Malinovsky also announced that she filed a bill in response to the incident, which would extend the punishment for animal abuse from three years to five years in prison. The bill, which was included in its entirety in the reply section of her post, has supporters from across the political spectrum, and she called on her fellow members of Knesset to "put politics aside! Join me and support the proposal." אין יותר טוב ממראה עיניים התעללות בבעלי חיים היא לא דבר חדש, אבל אתמול כולנו ראינו איך זה נראה במציאות. הגשתי היום... Posted by ח"כ יוליה מלינובסקי - MK Yulia Malinovsky on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Another law was also proposed by the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairman and dog-owner MK Zvi Hauser, which would also force animal abusers to pay punitive damages, which would be used to compensate animal welfare organizations, as opposed to the state treasury, where such finds are currently sent. Hauser said in a statement that he will bring this bill to the Knesset when it resumes next week. Hauser also uploaded a video to Twitter alongside his dog, Nina, thanking those who helped save the dog in Bat Yam. He encouraged people to go out and get a dog, just as he did two years ago. These sentiments were also echoed by Yisrael Beytenu MK and proud dog-owner Yulia Malinovsky. "Animal abuse is not a new thing, but yesterday we all saw what it looked like in reality," she wrote on Facebook on Wednesday alongside a picture of her walking her dog, adding that "As a mother and a citizen who has a dog in her home that has long become a member of my family, I am shocked by the terrible abuse we all saw yesterday in Bat Yam."She continued, stating that "in times like this, we must show our compassion and humanity to those who depend on us." Malinovsky also announced that she filed a bill in response to the incident, which would extend the punishment for animal abuse from three years to five years in prison. The bill, which was included in its entirety in the reply section of her post, has supporters from across the political spectrum, and she called on her fellow members of Knesset to "put politics aside! Join me and support the proposal."Another law was also proposed by the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairman and dog-owner MK Zvi Hauser, which would also force animal abusers to pay punitive damages, which would be used to compensate animal welfare organizations, as opposed to the state treasury, where such finds are currently sent. Hauser said in a statement that he will bring this bill to the Knesset when it resumes next week.Hauser also uploaded a video to Twitter alongside his dog, Nina, thanking those who helped save the dog in Bat Yam. He encouraged people to go out and get a dog, just as he did two years ago. מצדיע לאלה שיצאו אתמול להציל את הכלב בבת ים.בכוונתי להציע לשנות החוק ולאפשר לבתי משפט לפסוק גם פיצויים עונשיים במקרה שנפגע עבירה הוא בעל חיים.הכסף יעבור לארגונים המטפלים בבעלי חיים ולא לאוצר המדינה כמו כל קנס.והכי חשוב- לפני שנתיים אימצנו את נינה.אמצו כלב!תעשו טוב,לכם ולכלב. pic.twitter.com/vbjSAZ1Txj — צבי האוזר (@ZviHauser) October 7, 2020 The Knesset Interior and Environmental Affairs Committee is also set to convene next week to discuss the incident. Israeli animal rights groups also came out to condemn the abuse, and expressed hope that the courts take this as a sign that punishment for animal abuse should be stricter and enforcement taken more seriously. "Animals are innocent creatures and their abuse should never be tolerated. Unfortunately, there is under-enforcement in cases of animal abuse," the animal rights organization Animals Now said in a statement to The Jerusalem Post. "Often, the Agriculture Ministry fails to prosecute abusers of animals, either institutionalized abuse in factory farms or abuse by individuals such as the severe case in Bat Yam. We call on the authorities to act in accordance with the guidelines of the attorney-general, who determined that punishment in cases of animal abuse should be aggravated and to bring the offender to justice." "We are in a stressful and challenging time, and unfortunately there are many reports of animal abuse," the SPCA said in a statement to the Post. "Everyone is talking about a sharp rise in injuries to women and children , but we can certainly say that the cries of distress also concern the helpless creatures whose voices are not heard. Just last week, we received a report of cat poisoning, another report of a passerby kicking a cat and of tied dogs being left without water and food. We hope that the law enforcement system and the courts will [punish] the abusers severely. "It is time for the courts to increase the punishment," the SPCA concluded, adding that it hoped the dog would not be returned to its abusive owners. "It is time for the courts to increase the punishment," the SPCA concluded, adding that it hoped the dog would not be returned to its abusive owners. The SPCA encouraged the public to report any suspicion of animal abuse or neglect to the police, or to the SPCA's hotline *4553. The SPCA encouraged the public to report any suspicion of animal abuse or neglect to the police, or to the SPCA's hotline *4553. The Knesset Interior and Environmental Affairs Committee is also set to convene next week to discuss the incident.Israeli animal rights groups also came out to condemn the abuse, and expressed hope that the courts take this as a sign that punishment for animal abuse should be stricter and enforcement taken more seriously."Animals are innocent creatures and their abuse should never be tolerated. Unfortunately, there is under-enforcement in cases of animal abuse," the animal rights organization Animals Now said in a statement to The Jerusalem Post."Often, the Agriculture Ministry fails to prosecute abusers of animals, either institutionalized abuse in factory farms or abuse by individuals such as the severe case in Bat Yam. We call on the authorities to act in accordance with the guidelines of the attorney-general, who determined that punishment in cases of animal abuse should be aggravated and to bring the offender to justice.""We are in a stressful and challenging time, and unfortunately there are many reports of animal abuse," the SPCA said in a statement to the Post.
Bat Yam Mayor Tzvika Brot thanked the police officers who first responded and reached the scene for their professional handling of the situation.
"I was shocked to see the horrific videos that recently circulated social media, and I would like to thank the Bat Yam Police for a good job. We will do everything in our power to punish the culprit for his horrible offense," Brot said.
"The police condemns all forms of animal abuse and will hold the suspect accountable for his actions," a police statement read.
On Thursday morning, the State Attorney announced that it will submitting a bill of indictment against Morrison the same day, Israeli media reported. Morrison is being charged with violations of animal abuse. In one video, the suspect is seen dragging a dog around after tying its legs and repeatedly beating its stomach. In another video, he's seen beating the same dog with a belt.On Thursday morning, the State Attorney announced that it will submitting a bill of indictment against Morrison the same day, Israeli media reported. Morrison is being charged with violations of animal abuse.
The posts began spreading hey were shared on Facebook by Israeli entertainer and influencer Dennis Charkov. The post quickly drew hundreds of comments – some expressing shock, others, anger.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Taliban welcome Trump withdrawing troops from Afghanistan by Christmas

We should have the small remaining number of our BRAVE Men and Women serving in Afghanistan home by Christmas !

The Taliban on Thursday welcomed an announcement by President Donald Trump on pulling out US troops by Christmas.It was "a positive step towards the implementation of (the) Doha agreement," a spokesman for the Islamist group, Mohammad Naeem, said in a statement.Trump said on Twitter on Wednesday: "We should have the small remaining number of our BRAVE Men and Women serving in Afghanistan home by Christmas!"
We should have the small remaining number of our BRAVE Men and Women serving in Afghanistan home by Christmas! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 7, 2020
The Doha agreement, signed between the US and Taliban in February, drew up plans to pull out foreign forces from Afghanistan after two decades of war, in exchange for security guarantees from the insurgent group.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Anti-Netanyahu protesters who began march in northern Israel reach J'lm

The protesters are making their way to the Prime Minister 's Official Residence on Balfour street , while shouting `` @ @ @ @ @ . ''

The protesters are making their way to the Prime Minister's Official Residence on Balfour street, while shouting "Bibi - to jail!."
Dozens of anti-Netanyahu protesters who began marching a week ago from the Alexander Zaïd Memorial in the Lower Galilee in northern Israel, reached Jerusalem on Thursday morning.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--EU signs joint procurement contract for remdesivir supply

The Commission , which has overseen joint purchases of vaccines in the European Union , said there were 37 signatories @ @ @ @ @ all EU countries , six Balkan candidate and potential EU members , Britain and the @ @ @ @ @ Iceland , Liechtenstein and Norway .

The European Commission said on Thursday it had signed a contract with US drugmaker Gilead for the supply of up to 500,000 treatment courses for remdesivir, sharply increasing the supply of the COVID-19 treatment in Europe.
The Commission, which has overseen joint purchases of vaccines in the European Union, said there were 37 signatories to the agreement, including all EU countries, six Balkan candidate and potential EU members, Britain and the other European Economic Area countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Army Radio correspondent reportedly attacked by haredim in Jerusalem

The reporter was attacked while trying to cover the illegal gatherings that took place in the area , according to @ @ @ @ @ identified by several locals , Glick was reportedly toppled and beaten .
The report also @ @ @ @ @ was taken from him and only returned later .

The reporter was attacked while trying to cover the illegal gatherings that took place in the area, according to the report.
After being identified by several locals, Glick was reportedly toppled and beaten. The report also indicated that Glick's phone was taken from him and only returned later.
The Army Radio correspondent on haredi (ultra-Orthodox) related issues, Shahar Glick, was attacked on Wednesday by a group of haredi rioters in Jerusalem, N12 reported.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Police arrest two suspects allegedly involved in two Beit Shemesh attacks

The suspects , a 16-year-old and a 20-year-old , were allegedly involved in both incidents that took place on different @ @ @ @ @ , several people attempted to prevent the officers from making the arrests and caused damage @ @ @ @ @ police reported .
Police forces arrested the suspects at their homes on Thursday morning.During the @ @ @ @ @ to prevent the officers from making the arrests and caused damage to a police vehicle @ @ @ @

The suspects, a 16-year-old and a 20-year-old, were allegedly involved in both incidents that took place on different occasions.
During the arrests, several people attempted to prevent the officers from making the arrests and caused damage to a police vehicle, police reported. Police forces arrested the suspects at their homes on Thursday morning.During the arrests, several people attempted to prevent the officers from making the arrests and caused damage to a police vehicle, police reported.
Police arrested on Thursday two individuals suspected of attacking a soldier and crew members of a news channel in Beit Shemesh in the last few days.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Shasha-Biton: If Sara Netanyahu can get a haircut barber shops can open

`` If it 's safe for Sara Netanyahu to get a haircut while wearing a mask then barbershops should be @ @ @ @ @ Shasha-Biton said on Galei Zahal .
`` This is true for other businesses as well @ @ @ @ @

"If it's safe for Sara Netanyahu to get a haircut while wearing a mask then barbershops should be able to open," Shasha-Biton said on Galei Zahal.
"This is true for other businesses as well," she added.
Referring to reports on Prime Minister's Benjamin Netanyahu's wife getting a haircut, in violation of coronavirus restrictions, MK Yifat Shasha-Biton (Likud) said on Thursday that barbershops should be able to open.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Two police injured after shooting in Herblay, north of Paris

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Two policemen have been injured after a late night shooting in the French city of Herblay, north of the capital, its mayor said on Thursday, adding that police were hunting for the suspects.Violent crime and concerns over terrorism in France are key challenges facing the government of President Emmanuel Macron.Philippe Rouleau, the mayor of Herblay, told BFM TV the condition of one of the injured men was serious after the suspects had opened fire on them and police have launched a hunt for the suspects.The exact circumstances of Wednesday's shooting were unclear, and local police could not immediately be reached for comment on the situation.Last month, two people were wounded in an attack with a meat cleaver in front of the former offices of Charlie Hebdo, where Islamist militants shot dead 12 people in 2015 because the magazine had published cartoons depicting Prophet Mohammad.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Coronavirus in Israel: 4,117 new coronavirus cases, 9.1% of tests positive

The report stated that 847 people are in serious condition , including 236 on ventilators .
The death toll stands @ @ @

The death toll stands at 1,824. The report stated that 847 people are in serious condition, including 236 on ventilators.The death toll stands at 1,824.
The Health Ministry reported on Thursday morning that 4,117 new coronavirus cases were diagnosed since Wednesday, out of 48,000 people tested - a positive return of 9.1% of tests.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--IDF to open third coronavirus department at Rambam Medical Center

The IDF is currently establishing two coronavirus departments at Rambam , and began training another medical team to run the @ @ @ @ @ the two others , the third department will only be used in case of emergency @

The IDF is currently establishing two coronavirus departments at Rambam, and began training another medical team to run the third planned department.
Unlike the two others, the third department will only be used in case of emergency.
The IDF will establish an additional coronavirus department in Haifa's Rambam Medical Center in an effort to prepare for a scenario of increased morbidity rates, The Jerusalem Post's sister publication Maariv reported on Thursday.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--JPMorgan pledges $30 billion to address racial wealth gap

The initiative seeks to provide $ 8 billion in new mortgages for Black and Latino borrowers , $ 14 billion in loans for affording housing projects , $ 2 billion in small business loans , and $ 2 billion in philanthropy .
In comparison , Bank of America Corp and Citigroup Inc have made similar pledges totaling about $ 1 billion each .
JPMorgan , the largest U.S. bank by assets , earned $ 36.4 billion in profit last year .
A wide range of American companies from technology giants like Facebook Inc to consumer product titans like The Kraft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ systemic racism in the aftermath of the May 25 death of Floyd , a Black man , which led to weeks of protests across the country .
But JPMorgan 's commitment stands out because of the way the bank is embedding the initiative across its business lines .
So far , most banks have primarily relied on grants to Community Development Financial Institutions ( CDFIs ) , which then handle distributing the loans to under-served communities .
`` We did n't lead with philanthropy ... We wanted the businesses to lead because we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' said Brian Lamb , global head of diversity and inclusion in an interview .
`` JPMorgan Chase is stepping up as a firm to use its own balance sheet as well to provide access . ''

JPMorgan Chase & Co said on Thursday it would commit $30 billion to address racial inequality over the next 5 years, marking one of the largest corporate pledges related to race since the death of George Floyd.
The initiative seeks to provide $8 billion in new mortgages for Black and Latino borrowers, $14 billion in loans for affording housing projects, $2 billion in small business loans, and $2 billion in philanthropy. In comparison, Bank of America Corp and Citigroup Inc have made similar pledges totaling about $1 billion each.
JPMorgan, the largest U.S. bank by assets, earned $36.4 billion in profit last year.
A wide range of American companies from technology giants like Facebook Inc to consumer product titans like The Kraft Heinz Co announced financial commitments to counteract systemic racism in the aftermath of the May 25 death of Floyd, a Black man, which led to weeks of protests across the country. But JPMorgan's commitment stands out because of the way the bank is embedding the initiative across its business lines.
So far, most banks have primarily relied on grants to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), which then handle distributing the loans to under-served communities.
"We didn't lead with philanthropy ...We wanted the businesses to lead because we knew that would have sustainable impact," said Brian Lamb, global head of diversity and inclusion in an interview. "JPMorgan Chase is stepping up as a firm to use its own balance sheet as well to provide access."
The bank has also committed to do more business with minority suppliers, improve the diversity of its workforce, and open 100 branches in low-income communities.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Over 50% of infected students are from haredi schools -Health Min. report

Some 51% of COVID-19 infections in kindergartens and schools are among ultra-Orthodox children, data released on Thursday by the Education Ministry has shown.There are currently 15,285 pupils with the coronavirus as of October 7, of whom 7,823 are in the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) school system.The remaining 49% of infections in the school system was broken down geographically with 9.8% of infections in the Central District, 9.7% in the Northern District, 7.6% in the Tel Aviv District, 7.8% in the South, 5.5% in the Haifa District, 5% in the Jerusalem District and 3.4% among smaller towns and settlements.Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman said that as the new school semester approaches, decisions need to be taken in accordance with the data only, and not in accordance with political pressure of the haredi parties.“A return to frontal studies in the lower grades and opening kindergartens could somewhat advance the economy, which is in deep crisis, and of course allow parents to return to a normal life routine.”In general, the rate of COVID-19 infections among the haredim is still far higher than the general population.Some 22% of those in the ultra-Orthodox community tested for coronavirus are positive for the disease, double the rate of the general population at 10.5% as of October 6.However, that figure has actually been on a decreasing trend since the end of September when the rate of positive tests in the haredi sector was 29%.But the rate of severe COVID cases is now significantly higher in the haredi community than the broader population.In the haredi sector 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.Shas MK Moshe Arbel told KAN Reshet Bet that in light of the high rates of infection among haredim, if specific closures are needed for haredi cities he would support it.“If it becomes clear, in a decisive manner, that it will reduce infections and save lives we have to do this even if it is difficult,” said Arbel.On Thursday evening, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a short video on Twitter calling which ban indoor prayer, over the upcoming Simchat Torah celebrations,Netanyahu said that although the holiday is much loved, the Torah commands the Jewish people to protect their lives, “without cutting corners, without saying it won’t happen to me.”Said the prime minister “Our Torah is a Torah of life and we need to do everything to protect life, our lives and of loved ones and of all people.“Don’t got to synagogue, pray outdoors, pray at a distance, don’t dance, don’t infect [others] don’t get infected. There is no greater desecration of God’s name that because of Simchat Torah we will lose lives,” said the prime minister.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--More than half of students with coronavirus are ultra-Orthodox


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Trump administration asks US high court to lift order extending census

WASHINGTON - The Trump administration on Wednesday sought help from the US Supreme Court in its effort to wind down counting for the 2020 US census .
In an emergency filing , a US Department of Justice lawyer asked the high court to put on hold a lower court ruling that ordered the once-in-a-decade population count to continue until Oct. 31 .
The lawyer , Jeff Wall , said the US Census Bureau must end field operations now in order to meet a Dec. 30 deadline set by statute for delivering census results to President Donald Trump .
The lower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , `` disregarded the Bureau ’ s successful efforts to ensure that the 2020 census will reach levels of accuracy and completeness comparable to other recent censuses while still meeting the deadline , '' Wall said .
On Aug. 3 , the Census Bureau issued a statement saying it would wind down data collection by Sept. 30 , a month earlier than originally scheduled .
Municipalities and civil rights filed a lawsuit seeking to get the later deadline reinstated .
They argued the “ rushed ” schedule would lead to inaccurate census results @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country ’ s communities of color.
” US District Judge Lucy Koh has repeatedly ruled against the Census Bureau , saying the accelerated schedule would likely produce inaccurate numbers .
The Justice Department , arguing for the Census Bureau , said complaints about the timeline should be raised with Congress , which can extend the statutory deadlines .
“ Contrary to what Plaintiffs may think , the Bureau is not free to disregard a statutory deadline in pursuit of some ethereal notion of a better census , '' Justice Department lawyers said in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ count ’ s accuracy is critical , as the survey determines how the US House of Representatives and state legislatures draw voting districts during the next round of redistricting and guides the federal government in allocating $ 1.5 trillion a year in aid .

WASHINGTON - The Trump administration on Wednesday sought help from the US Supreme Court in its effort to wind down counting for the 2020 US census.
In an emergency filing, a US Department of Justice lawyer asked the high court to put on hold a lower court ruling that ordered the once-in-a-decade population count to continue until Oct. 31.
The lawyer, Jeff Wall, said the US Census Bureau must end field operations now in order to meet a Dec. 30 deadline set by statute for delivering census results to President Donald Trump.
The lower court ruling, issued on September 24, "disregarded the Bureau’s successful efforts to ensure that the 2020 census will reach levels of accuracy and completeness comparable to other recent censuses while still meeting the deadline," Wall said.
On Aug. 3, the Census Bureau issued a statement saying it would wind down data collection by Sept. 30, a month earlier than originally scheduled.
Municipalities and civil rights filed a lawsuit seeking to get the later deadline reinstated. They argued the “rushed” schedule would lead to inaccurate census results and “a massive undercount of the country’s communities of color.”
US District Judge Lucy Koh has repeatedly ruled against the Census Bureau, saying the accelerated schedule would likely produce inaccurate numbers.
The Justice Department, arguing for the Census Bureau, said complaints about the timeline should be raised with Congress, which can extend the statutory deadlines.
“Contrary to what Plaintiffs may think, the Bureau is not free to disregard a statutory deadline in pursuit of some ethereal notion of a better census," Justice Department lawyers said in a recent court filing.
The census count’s accuracy is critical, as the survey determines how the US House of Representatives and state legislatures draw voting districts during the next round of redistricting and guides the federal government in allocating $1.5 trillion a year in aid.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--China says joins COVAX vaccine facility for COVID-19

Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said in a statement that China has ample COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing capabilities and will @ @ @ @ @ vaccines are ready .

China said on Friday it has formally joined the global COVID-19 vaccine facility known as COVAX, becoming the biggest economy to back the initiative to date.
Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said in a statement that China has ample COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing capabilities and will prioritize supplying developing countries when vaccines are ready.
The COVAX facility, led by the World Health Organization (WHO), aims to deliver at least 2 billion doses of vaccines by the end of 2021.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--Mexico's confirmed coronavirus death toll tops 83,000

Mexico's health ministry on Thursday reported 5,300 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infection and 370 additional fatalities, bringing the total in the country to 804,488 infections and 83,096 deaths.The government has said the real number of infected people is likely significantly higher than the confirmed cases.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Mainland China reports 21 new COVID-19 cases vs 11 a day earlier

The National Health Commission said in a statement that all new cases were imported infections involving travellers from overseas .
@ @ @ @ @ cases , which China does not classify as confirmed COVID-19 cases , rose to 15 @ @ @ @ @ .

Mainland China reported 21 new COVID-19 cases on Oct. 8, up from 11 a day earlier, the country's national health authority said on Friday.
The National Health Commission said in a statement that all new cases were imported infections involving travellers from overseas. The number of new asymptomatic cases, which China does not classify as confirmed COVID-19 cases, rose to 15 from eight a day earlier.
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Mainland China now stands at 85,521, while the death toll remained unchanged at 4,634.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Police working to clear mass-prayer in Modi'in Illit

Police forces on Thursday night worked to clear dozens of congregants who had gathered inside of a synagogue in the @ @ @ @ @ , along with hundreds who had gathered around the building , breaking Israel 's restrictive @ @ @ @ @ .

Police forces on Thursday night worked to clear dozens of congregants who had gathered inside of a synagogue in the Haredi city of Modi'in Illit, along with hundreds who had gathered around the building, breaking Israel's restrictive coronavirus guidelines regarding mass gatherings.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--White House physician says Trump can return to public events Saturday

U.S. President Donald Trump's physician said on Thursday that the president had completed his course of therapy for the coronavirus, had remained stable since returning to the White House, and could return to public engagements on Saturday.Dr. Sean Conley said in a memo released by the White House that Trump had responded "extremely well" to treatment.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Brazil registers 27,750 new cases of coronavirus

Brazil on Thursday registered 27,750 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total to 5,028,444, the health ministry said. Deaths rose by 729 to 148,957.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Kremlin invites Armenian, Azeri foreign ministers for Moscow talks

The foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia have been invited to take part in talks in Moscow on Friday, the Kremlin cited President Vladimir Putin as saying, adding the invitation follows calls between the three countries' leaders."Following a series of telephone discussions between the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, the President of Russia calls for a halt to military actions in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict," the statement added.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Biden raised over $12 million on day of US vice presidential debate

US Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden raised more than $12 million on Wednesday, the day of the debate between his running mate Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence, according to a campaign aide.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Biden: Will reveal view on expanding Supreme Court post-election

Biden , who has repeatedly declined to provide his view on the issue , told reporters that revealing it now @ @ @ @ @ on Republican President Donald Trump 's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the top court @ @ @ @ @ is set to start hearings on Barrett on Monday .

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said on Thursday Americans would learn his position on increasing the number of justices on the U.S. Supreme Court after the November election if he were to win.
Biden, who has repeatedly declined to provide his view on the issue, told reporters that revealing it now would distract voters from focusing on Republican President Donald Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the top court. The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to start hearings on Barrett on Monday.
"The moment I answer that question, the headline in every one of your papers will be about that other than - other than focusing on what’s happening now," Biden said.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat tests positive for COVID-19

The Secretariat of the PLO Executive Committee and the NAD announce that Dr.Saeb Erekat , the PLO SG and the @ @ @ @ @ , has been infected with COVID-19 , and wishes him a speedy recovery.We apologize for @ @ @ @ @ his complete recovery .
https : //t.co/xUytieknl8

Chief Palestinian negotiator and Secretary-General of the Executive Committee of the PLO Saeb Erekat has tested positive for COVID-19, the 65-year-old politician announced via Twitter on Thursday evening.In a statement on Twitter, an individual writing on Erekat's behalf said that "The Secretariat of the PLO Executive Committee and the NAD announce that Dr. Saeb Erekat, the PLO SG and the Head of the Negotiations Dept, has been infected with COVID-19, and wishes him a speedy recovery. We apologize for canceling all his appointments until his complete recovery."
The Secretariat of the PLO Executive Committee and the NAD announce that Dr.Saeb Erekat, the PLO SG and the Head of the Negotiations Dept,has been infected with COVID-19,and wishes him a speedy recovery.We apologize for canceling all his appointments until his complete recovery. https://t.co/xUytieknl8 — Dr. Saeb Erakat الدكتور صائب عريقات (@ErakatSaeb) October 8, 2020
He thanked well-wishers and said "things are under control, thank God." Erkat has canceled all meetings and appointments. In tweets on Friday, Erekat said he was experiencing "difficult symptoms resulting from my lack of immunity as a result of lung transplantation." Erkat had a mild heart attack in 2012 and a 2017 lung transplant after years of suffering from pulmonary fibrosis, putting him in a high risk category for those diagnosed with coronavirus.He thanked well-wishers and said "things are under control, thank God."
One of the central architects of the Oslo peace accords between Israel and the PLO, Erekat has been involved as the Palestinian chief negotiator since 1995. He has continued to be the most senior figure in the PLO vis-à-vis negotiations with Israel, and plays an important role in Palestinian politics.Erekat had previously met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas four days earlier during a meeting of the PLO Executive Committee. All those who attended were later shown to be negative upon receiving coronavirus tests.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--UAE peace deal distributed to MKs before expected approval on Monday

A draft of the peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates was distributed to Knesset members on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ , Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he will bring the agreement to the approval @ @ @ @ @ on Monday .

A draft of the peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates was distributed to Knesset members on Thursday evening.
Earlier on Thursday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he will bring the agreement to the approval of the government and Knesset on Monday.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Trump's doctor should have medical report later on Thursday

US President Donald Trump's doctor will have a medical report later on Thursday, a White House spokeswoman said, while also declining to say when the president last tested negative for the deadly coronavirus.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Trump ex-fundraiser charged for role in foreign lobbying

Elliott Broidy , a former fundraiser for US President Donald Trump , was criminally charged for his role in foreign @ @ @ @ @ court filing , and he is expected to plead guilty later this month , a @ @ @ @ @ said on Thursday .
Broidy was charged with illegally orchestrating a back-channel unregistered campaign to @ @ @ @ @ the benefit of a foreign country tied to Malaysia 's multibillion 1MDB scandal .
Broidy @ @ @ @ @ senior finance posts in Trump 's 2016 presidential campaign and his inaugural committee , did @ @ @ @ @ request for comment .

Elliott Broidy, a former fundraiser for US President Donald Trump, was criminally charged for his role in foreign lobbying, according to a court filing, and he is expected to plead guilty later this month, a source familiar with the situation said on Thursday.
Broidy was charged with illegally orchestrating a back-channel unregistered campaign to lobby the Trump administration for the benefit of a foreign country tied to Malaysia's multibillion 1MDB scandal.
Broidy, a businessman who held senior finance posts in Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and his inaugural committee, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--IDF reports 1,310 active cases of coronavirus

The IDF Spokesperson 's Unit reported 1,310 active cases of coronavirus Thursday evening .
The figures include both servicemembers and @ @ @ @ @ , around 9,000 IDF soldiers have been quarantined as of Thursday .

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit reported 1,310 active cases of coronavirus Thursday evening. The figures include both servicemembers and IDF civilian employees.
Additionally, around 9,000 IDF soldiers have been quarantined as of Thursday.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Anti-Netanyahu protester attacked, pepper sprayed in Ramat Gan - report

A man protesting against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was assaulted and pepper sprayed on the Bar Ilan pedestrian bridge in @ @ @ @ @ Thursday .
According to the media outlet , the protester was evacuated to the Sheba @ @ @ @ @ .
Israel Police reportedly opened an investigation into the incident .

A man protesting against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was assaulted and pepper sprayed on the Bar Ilan pedestrian bridge in Ramat Gan, Ynet reported Thursday.
According to the media outlet, the protester was evacuated to the Sheba Medical Center with minor injuries. Israel Police reportedly opened an investigation into the incident.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--US hits Iran's financial sector with fresh round of sanctions

The United States on Thursday slapped fresh sanctions on Iran 's financial sector , targeting 18 Iranian banks in an effort to further shut Iran out of the global banking system as Washington ramps up pressure on Tehran weeks ahead of the US election .
However , the US Treasury Department said in a statement that the prohibitions did not apply to transactions for the provision of agricultural commodities , food , medicine or medical devices to Iran .
It named them as Amin Investment Bank , Bank Keshavarzi Iran , Bank Maskan , Bank Refah Kargaran , Bank-e Shahr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bank , Hekmat Iranian Bank , Iran Zamin Bank , Karafarin Bank , Khavarmianeh Bank , Mehr Iran Credit Union Bank , Pasargad Bank , Saman Bank , Sarmayeh Bank , Tosee Taavon Bank , Tourism Bank and Islamic Regional Cooperation Bank .
While experts have said such a US step could erode Iran 's ability to secure humanitarian goods by making foreign banks even more reluctant to facilitate such transactions , the Treasury stressed that the action under Executive Order 13902 does not affect existing authorizations for humanitarian trade , which remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tehran have soared since US President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew in 2018 from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal struck by his predecessor and began reimposing US sanctions that had been eased under the accord .
The sanctions Trump has reinstated target everything from oil sales to shipping and financial activities , and while they exempt food , medicine and other humanitarian supplies , many foreign banks are already deterred from doing business with the Islamic Republic - including for humanitarian deals .
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif accused the United States of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pay for food and medicine ” in the midst of a pandemic through new sanctions announced on Thursday .
`` Amid Covid 19 pandemic , US regime wants to blow up our remaining channels to pay for food & medicine , '' Zarif said on Twitter .
`` But conspiring to starve a population is a crime against humanity . ''
Thursday 's move freezes any US assets of those blacklisted and generally bars Americans from doing business with them .

The United States on Thursday slapped fresh sanctions on Iran's financial sector , targeting 18 Iranian banks in an effort to further shut Iran out of the global banking system as Washington ramps up pressure on Tehran weeks ahead of the US election.
However, the US Treasury Department said in a statement that the prohibitions did not apply to transactions for the provision of agricultural commodities, food, medicine or medical devices to Iran.
Washington's move affected what the Treasury said were 18 major Iranian banks , most of which were targeted under US Executive Order 13902, which allows the Treasury Department to target entire sectors of the Iranian economy.
It named them as Amin Investment Bank, Bank Keshavarzi Iran, Bank Maskan, Bank Refah Kargaran, Bank-e Shahr, Eghtesad Novin Bank, Gharzolhasaneh Resalat Bank, Hekmat Iranian Bank, Iran Zamin Bank, Karafarin Bank, Khavarmianeh Bank, Mehr Iran Credit Union Bank, Pasargad Bank, Saman Bank, Sarmayeh Bank, Tosee Taavon Bank, Tourism Bank and Islamic Regional Cooperation Bank.
While experts have said such a US step could erode Iran's ability to secure humanitarian goods by making foreign banks even more reluctant to facilitate such transactions, the Treasury stressed that the action under Executive Order 13902 does not affect existing authorizations for humanitarian trade, which remain in force.
Tensions between Washington and Tehran have soared since US President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew in 2018 from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal struck by his predecessor and began reimposing US sanctions that had been eased under the accord.
The sanctions Trump has reinstated target everything from oil sales to shipping and financial activities, and while they exempt food, medicine and other humanitarian supplies, many foreign banks are already deterred from doing business with the Islamic Republic - including for humanitarian deals.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Iranian composer and opposition beacon Shajarian dies

Mohammad Reza Shajarian , who revived Iran 's classical music and became a symbol for the opposition after a disputed @ @ @ @ @ died in a Tehran hospital at the age of 80 , state television said on @ @ @ @ @ composer and singer , he tried to stay out of politics even though he initially @ @ @ @ @ movement that toppled the country ’ s last monarch in 1979 and ushered in the @ @ @ @ @ 2009 , when the government cracked down on protests against the disputed election that gave @ @ @ @ @ president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad , Shajarian demanded that state media refrain from playing his music .
@ @ @ @ @ Shajarian from holding concerts and releasing albums .
But this appeared to only increase his @ @ @ @ @ the grateful Iranian nation will always keep the name , memory and work of this @ @ @ @ @ memory , '' President Hassan Rouhani said on Twitter .
Videos on social media showed @ @ @ @ @ Shajarian 's hospital this week to sing one of his most popular songs .

Mohammad Reza Shajarian, who revived Iran's classical music and became a symbol for the opposition after a disputed 2009 presidential election, has died in a Tehran hospital at the age of 80, state television said on Thursday.
A classical Iranian composer and singer, he tried to stay out of politics even though he initially sang in support of the movement that toppled the country’s last monarch in 1979 and ushered in the Islamic Republic.
But in 2009, when the government cracked down on protests against the disputed election that gave a second term to hardline president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Shajarian demanded that state media refrain from playing his music.
The government retaliated by banning Shajarian from holding concerts and releasing albums. But this appeared to only increase his appeal.
"Certainly, the grateful Iranian nation will always keep the name, memory and work of this popular artist alive in their memory," President Hassan Rouhani said on Twitter.
Videos on social media showed fans gathering at night outside Shajarian's hospital this week to sing one of his most popular songs.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Three journalists hurt in Azeri shelling, one in serious condition

Three journalists were hurt by Azeri shelling in the town of Shushi in Nagorno-Karabakh on Thursday and one of them @ @ @ @ @ serious condition , authorities in the region said .
The journalist in a bad condition @ @ @ @ @ worked as an editor for Segodnya.ru , authorities said .
The other two were an @ @ @ @ @ media journalist who was not immediately identified , they said .

Three journalists were hurt by Azeri shelling in the town of Shushi in Nagorno-Karabakh on Thursday and one of them has been hospitalized in a serious condition, authorities in the region said.
The journalist in a bad condition was a Russian national who worked as an editor for Segodnya.ru, authorities said. The other two were an Armenian national and an international media journalist who was not immediately identified, they said.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Enough doses of COVID-19 vaccine could be made for US by March to April

Enough doses of a coronavirus vaccine could be manufactured by March to April next year for every American who wants @ @ @ @ @ Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said on Thursday .
There could be up to 100 @ @ @ @ @ vaccine by year-end , enough to cover especially vulnerable populations , Azar said at Goldman @ @ @ @ @ Azar also said tens to hundreds of thousand doses of Regeneron 's antibody treatment could @ @ @ @ @ fall , pending the US Food and Drug Administration 's authorization .

Enough doses of a coronavirus vaccine could be manufactured by March to April next year for every American who wants one, US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said on Thursday.
There could be up to 100 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine by year-end, enough to cover especially vulnerable populations, Azar said at Goldman Sachs Healthcare virtual conference.
Azar also said tens to hundreds of thousand doses of Regeneron's antibody treatment could be ready for use this fall, pending the US Food and Drug Administration's authorization.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Public transit to resume near full capacity Sunday - report

Public transportation will resume near full capacity starting Sunday , N12 reported on Thursday afternoon .
According to the media @ @ @ @ @ made by Transportation Minister Miri Regev ( Likud ) following discussions with senior ministry officials @ @ @ @ @ lines will operate until 8:00 p.m. , with a follow-up discussion expected on Tuesday , @ @ @ @ @ approved by Regev

Public transportation will resume near full capacity starting Sunday, N12 reported on Thursday afternoon.
According to the media outlet, the decision was made by Transportation Minister Miri Regev (Likud) following discussions with senior ministry officials.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Coronavirus committee extends lockdown market restrictions

The Coronavirus Committee approved on Thursday afternoon Finance Minister Israel Katz 's proposal to extend the coronavirus restrictions on workplaces @ @ @ @ @ to a Finance Ministry press release .
According to the new restrictions , all workplaces @ @ @ @ @ exception of those deemed essential by the government .

The Coronavirus Committee approved on Thursday afternoon Finance Minister Israel Katz's proposal to extend the coronavirus restrictions on workplaces until October 14, according to a Finance Ministry press release.
According to the new restrictions, all workplaces remain closed, with the exception of those deemed essential by the government.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Russia says in talks to organize meeting with top Armenia, Azeri diplomats

Russia 's foreign ministry said on Thursday that it was in talks with Azerbaijan and Armenia to organize a possible @ @ @ @ @ and the two government 's foreign ministers , the Interfax news agency reported .
Fighting @ @ @ @ @ flared on Sept. 27 , increasing concerns about the security of pipelines in Azerbaijan that @ @ @ @ @ to Europe .

Russia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that it was in talks with Azerbaijan and Armenia to organize a possible meeting in Moscow with Russia and the two government's foreign ministers, the Interfax news agency reported.
Fighting between Azerbaijan and ethnic Armenians flared on Sept. 27, increasing concerns about the security of pipelines in Azerbaijan that carry natural gas and oil to Europe.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Russia could intervene in Karabakh conflict if Armenia sovereignty threatened

The head of a six-member military alliance that is led by Russia and includes Armenia said on Thursday that the @ @ @ @ @ Nagorno-Karabakh conflict if Armenia 's sovereignty were threatened , the Interfax news agency reported .
@ @ @ @ @ 's ( CSTO ) head Stanislav Zas was also cited as saying that the group @ @ @ @ @ Turkey and other countries in the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia apart from ones aimed @ @ @ @

The head of a six-member military alliance that is led by Russia and includes Armenia said on Thursday that the bloc could intervene in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict if Armenia's sovereignty were threatened, the Interfax news agency reported.
The Collective Security Treaty Organisation's (CSTO) head Stanislav Zas was also cited as saying that the group did not welcome actions by Turkey and other countries in the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia apart from ones aimed at fostering peace.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Hezbollah: Negotiating border does not mean peace with Israel

Lebanon 's Hezbollah 's parliamentary bloc said on Thursday negotiating with Israel over maritime borders `` is not connected to @ @ @ @ @ .
Lebanon and Israel agreed to a framework for US-mediated talks aimed at ending a @ @ @ @ @ border in the eastern Mediterranean .
Lebanon and Israel are still in a formal state @ @ @

Lebanon's Hezbollah's parliamentary bloc said on Thursday negotiating with Israel over maritime borders "is not connected to" making peace with Israel.
Lebanon and Israel agreed to a framework for US-mediated talks aimed at ending a long-running dispute over their maritime border in the eastern Mediterranean. Lebanon and Israel are still in a formal state of war.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Two arrested for storing ammunition in residential buildings

A man and a woman were arrested by Israel Police for storing two firearms and ammunition in residential buildings in @ @ @ @ @ Tel Aviv District , Ynet reported on Thursday afternoon .
Police suspect the guns were @ @ @ @ @ criminal activity .
According to Ynet , the male suspect , a 30-year-old resident of @ @ @ @ @ police custody and is expected to face a bail hearing later on Thursday .
The @ @ @ @ @ in house arrest .

A man and a woman were arrested by Israel Police for storing two firearms and ammunition in residential buildings in Jaffa and Holon in the Tel Aviv District, Ynet reported on Thursday afternoon.
Police suspect the guns were meant to be used in criminal activity.
According to Ynet, the male suspect, a 30-year-old resident of Tel Aviv, is in police custody and is expected to face a bail hearing later on Thursday.


jerusalempost--2020-10-08--Russian police detain two Pussy Riot members after flag stunt on Putin's birthday

Russian police detained two members of the Pussy Riot punk group on Thursday , activist Pyotr Verzilov said , a @ @ @ @ @ up rainbow flags on government buildings on President Vladimir Putin 's birthday to promote gay @ @ @ @ @ anti-Kremlin activist and associate of Pussy Riot , posted videos on social media of police @ @ @ @ @ he identified as activists Maria Alyokhina and Nika Nikulshina .
It was not immediately clear @ @ @ @ @ detained .

Russian police detained two members of the Pussy Riot punk group on Thursday, activist Pyotr Verzilov said, a day after the group hung up rainbow flags on government buildings on President Vladimir Putin's birthday to promote gay rights.
Verzilov, an anti-Kremlin activist and associate of Pussy Riot, posted videos on social media of police officers detaining two women that he identified as activists Maria Alyokhina and Nika Nikulshina.
It was not immediately clear why the women had been detained.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--Bnei Brak coronavirus patient breaks quarantine, fined NIS 10,000

A Bnei Brak resident and verified coronavirus patient was fined NIS 10,000 for leaving quarantine on Friday , according to @ @ @ @ @ activities to enforce coronavirus regulations , police noticed a man standing in a food store @ @ @ @ @ .
Police approached the man and upon further investigation understood the man was a verified @ @ @ @ @ ordered the man to return to his house and gave him a fine of NIS @ @ @ @ @ being sick with the coronavirus .

A Bnei Brak resident and verified coronavirus patient was fined NIS 10,000 for leaving quarantine on Friday, according to Israel Police.
During regular activities to enforce coronavirus regulations, police noticed a man standing in a food store and not wearing a mask. Police approached the man and upon further investigation understood the man was a verified coronavirus patient.
The officers ordered the man to return to his house and gave him a fine of NIS 10,000 for violating quarantine while being sick with the coronavirus.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--France hopes for Nagorno-Karabakh truce in coming days

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French President Emmanuel Macron believes a truce could come "soon" in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict even though the situation remains fragile, the Elysee palace said on Friday.It added that Macron had discussions with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan late on Thursday and with Azeri President Ilham Aliyev early on Friday, and that all would aim for "a resumption of negotiations in the coming days."


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--Coronavirus in Israel: 3,693 patents diagnosed

The Health Ministry announced on Friday that a total of 3,693 new coronavirus cases had been diagnosed in the last @ @ @ @ @ tests that were conducted , marking the lowest rate of infection documented since September - @ @ @ @ @ % of tests .
The death toll stands at 1,879 .
In addition , there @ @ @ @ @ Israel , of those 850 are in critical condition , and 233 are intubated .
@ @ @ @ @ in total diagnosed in Israel , with 225,189 having recovered .

The Health Ministry announced on Friday that a total of 3,693 new coronavirus cases had been diagnosed in the last day, out of 48,806 tests that were conducted, marking the lowest rate of infection documented since September - a positive return of 8% of tests.
In addition, there are 59,578 coronavirus patients in Israel, of those 850 are in critical condition, and 233 are intubated. There have been 286,646 patients in total diagnosed in Israel, with 225,189 having recovered. The death toll stands at 1,879.In addition, there are 59,578 coronavirus patients in Israel, of those 850 are in critical condition, and 233 are intubated. There have been 286,646 patients in total diagnosed in Israel, with 225,189 having recovered.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--Lebanon's Sunni leader Hariri urges revival of French plan

Lebanon's leading Sunni Muslim politician, former premier Saad al-Hariri, called for the restoration of a French plan to lift the nation out of its worst financial crisis since its 1975-1990 civil war.Former colonial power France, which has led foreign aid efforts, has tried to rally have Lebanese leaders to launch reforms to tackle the crisis. But they failed to agree a new government - the first step in the French roadmap - and drawn a rebuke from French President Emmanuel Macron.Lebanon urgently needs foreign cash to get out of a financial meltdown which has slashed the value of the currency since last year."I call on political parties to think well so as not to waste this chance...French President Macron's initiative still stands and we can still enact it," Hariri said in a TV interview late on Thursday. "If we let it fail, it would be a crime."Talks on a new cabinet hit a logjam as politicians wrangled over ministerial posts, with Iran-backed Hezbollah and its ally Amal demanding they name the finance minister. Hariri and Hezbollah have blamed each other for the deadlock.Hariri added that he would only return as prime minister - a post he has already held three times - if there was agreement by Lebanon's fractious parties on securing an International Monetary Fund deal.His coalition government was toppled a year ago by huge protests by Lebanese furious at an entrenched ruling elite that has overseen a state riddled with graft and drowning in debt.Hariri, a Western ally traditionally aligned with Gulf Arab states, also said Lebanon had no way out of the crisis other than a program with the IMF.Foreign donors have made clear there will be no fresh aid unless Lebanese leaders launch reforms to tackle graft and improve governance, and engage in IMF negotiations.IMF talks stalled this year over a row among Lebanese government officials, bankers and political parties about the vast scale of financial losses.Hariri warned that he feared civil strife as the crisis spirals. It has fueled unrest in a country where divisions run deep since the war, which was fought along sectarian lines by factions still dominating Lebanese politics."What is happening in terms of carrying arms and what we are seeing in terms of military displays in the street...means the collapse of the state," Hariri said.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--Nagorno-Karabakh says 26 soldiers killed; military toll rises to 376

The defense ministry of the Nagorno-Karabakh region said on Friday it had recorded another 26 deaths among its military, pushing the toll to 376 since fighting with Azeri forces erupted on Sept. 27.The fighting has surged to its worst level since the 1990s, when some 30,000 people were killed.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--N.Korea prepares for big military parade despite coronavirus concern

North Koreans wearing medical masks have gathered in the capital of Pyongyang, state media reported this week, ahead of what is expected to be a big military parade on Saturday, possibly featuring the country's latest ballistic missiles.The holiday marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, and events include concerts, art and industry exhibitions, a light show, visits to monuments and ceremonies to mark the completion of construction projects.South Korea's Yonhap news agency cited unnamed sources as saying there were signs that the North's state TV station was preparing to broadcast a parade live for the first time since 2017, and that leader Kim Jong Un could deliver an address during the event.Officials in South Korea and the United States say that North Korea could use the parade to show off a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)."There is a possibility that North Korea will unveil new strategic weapons, such as new intercontinental ballistic missiles or submarine-launched ballistic missiles, to draw attention at a time when its economic achievements have been sluggish," the South's Unification Ministry, which handles relations with the North, said on Thursday.Unification Minister Lee In-young told lawmakers that displaying a new missile could be a "low-intensity demonstration of force" ahead of the U.S. presidential election that would be less provocative than a launch or nuclear test.Kim has not displayed ICBMs at a parade since he first met U.S. President Donald Trump in 2018, but their talks on unwinding the North's nuclear and missile programs have stalled and Pyongyang has signaled increasing impatience with Washington."The display of new ICBMs would signal that North Korea was moving on from this strategy and may indicate that North Korea will resume long-range missile testing," said Jeffrey Lewis, a missile researcher at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies.North Korean state media outlets showed photos of large crowds of delegates and other visitors in masks as they arrived for holiday events.North Korea has not reported any confirmed cases of the coronavirus, but the government has imposed strict border controls and quarantine measures and analysts say an outbreak could be devastating for the economically and politically isolated country."Such an event is extremely risky in that if only a few people were COVID-19 positive in the crowd they could create a deadly super-spreader-like event," said Harry Kazianis, senior director of Korean Studies at the Center for the National Interest in Washington.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--Russia says Armenian, Azeri foreign ministers to attend Moscow talks -RIA

Two decades ago the US sought to play a role in Russia’s backyard, the former Soviet Republics in the Caucasus. It was part of an overall effort by western powers, including the European Union and NATO, to export their influence into places like the Baltic states and Ukraine. In the Caucasus the western powers set their hopes on Georgia and Azerbaijan and Armenia, but Russia’s influence was quietly rebuilt over the years. On October 8 Moscow moved to stop fighting between Azerbaijan and Armenia by inviting the countries to Moscow for talks.Vladimir Putin, Russia’s ruler for the last decades, has a worldview that was formulated during the era of Soviet decline. He joined the KGB in the 1970s. It was the Kosovo crisis in the late 1990s that led Putin to understand how far Russia’s ability to influence international affairs had fallen.In power, Putin has worked to slowly and methodically rebuild Russia’s military and diplomatic power. He crushed Chechan “separatists” in campaigns from 2000 to 2002 and humiliated Georgia in a 2008 war. In 2014 Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine and helped set up two breakaway republics in eastern Ukraine. These operations have illustrated that there are red lines beyond with countries cannot go when dealing with Russia today. Russia has lost out in the Baltics, where the three states joined NATO in 2004. Moscow was also concerned about western arms sales to the Czech Republic and Poland over the years. It has sought to shore that up with closer work with Serbia and other countries in eastern and Central Europe, as well as using gas and energy as a way to push influence.Across the Black Sea, Russia has partnered with Turkey on the Turk Stream pipeline and has sold S-400s to Turkey to pull it away from NATO. Russia also signed deals with Ankara over disputes in Syria and has worked with Turkey closely at talks in Astana and Sochi where the countries have agreed that they both want the US to leave Syria.However, in the Caucasus represent a challenge for Moscow. Azerbaijan has been seeking closer work with NATO since 1992. In 2002, it became an associate member and joined the NATO Operational Capabilities Concept in March 2004. It is very clear how Moscow has reacted. In 2020 the Kavkaz military drills in the region included some 80,000 personnel and soldiers from Armenia, Belarus, China, Iran, Myanmar and Pakistan. Not Azerbaijan or Georgia.Nevertheless, Russia wants to continue its historic role in the southern Caucasus. Towards that end when fighting broke out on September 27 Moscow called for a ceasefire. Turkey has backed Azerbaijan with weapons sales such as drones and even sent its own F-16s and mercenaries from Syria.This raises eyebrows in Moscow. Putin thus invited foreign ministers to talks on October 9. Russia supports Azerbaijan’s claims to Nagorno-Karabakh but wants a peaceful resolution. Iran has said the same thing. Unlike Turkey’s government, which thrives on war and crises, Moscow wants these conflicts to be frozen and more quiet. That is Moscow’s way, the way it works in Ukraine or Libya, Syria and elsewhere. Minimum footprint, maximum influence.Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has been speaking frequently with Moscow. However, he is not Moscow’s favorite. Russia has indicated it stands by Armenia in self-defense, but not Nagorno-Karabakh, an area run by Armenians but claimed by Azerbaijan since fighting in the 1990s. Fighting has flared in 2014 and 2016. Russia’s goal is to show it can mediate the conflict, as it has done in Syria and make Moscow the go between for numerous countries. This appeals to Moscow’s desire to become a world diplomatic power again. While European countries express concern and put out statements, they have not successfully helped solve a conflict in decades.For instance Geneva talks, backed by Europe, the UN and former US Secretary of State John Kerry, failed to stop fighting in Syria. It was Iran, Turkey and Russia, working via Astana meetings since 2017, that stopped the fighting. Moscow likes this because it helped solidify the Syrian regime gains.Turkey likes this because it got to take northern Syria and expel Kurds. Iran likes this because it gets to use Syria as a highway for weapons to supply Hezbollah. Turkey, Russia and Iran toast with tea over having isolated the US in eastern Syria and eroding US partners among the Syrian Democratic Forces. The end goal for Moscow is to make them leave the Middle East and other areas the way Russia was humiliated in 1999 in the Balkans.It has taken twenty year to get revenge for NATO swooping into Kosovo in 1999. Today Russia is the one hosting the talks and seeking to give its stamp of approval. In Moscow’s view the days of NATO or the EU doing anything except putting out statements is largely over. Russia will hold court and others will come to Russia to get things done.The question now is whether Moscow can succeed in the southern Caucasus, or whether Ankara’s meddling and other agendas will undermine Putin’s decisions. Russia knows Turkey is practicing with the S-400 system this month and Russia is hosting the Egyptian navy in the Black Sea. These are tense and complex times. Russia’s chess game could come undone if Putin is not careful.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--Armenian foreign minister expected in Moscow later on Friday

Armenia's Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan plans to arrive in Moscow later on Friday, the TASS news agency cited Armenia's ambassador to Russia as saying.President Vladimir Putin earlier invited the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia to Moscow for talks, with the Russian leader calling for a halt to military action in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--IDF arrests three Palestinians for crossing Gaza Strip border fence

Three Palestinians were arrested by IDF soldiers on Friday morning after allegedly crossing the border fence into Israeli territory.No weapons were found, and the three were transferred for interrogations.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 36.29 million, death toll at 1,054,443

More than 36.29 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 1,054,443 have died, according to a Reuters tally.Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.Interactive graphic tracking global spread of coronavirus: open this in an external browser. Eikon users can click here for a case tracker.The following table lists the top 50 countries by the number of reported cases. A complete list is available with the above links.COUNTRIES AND TOTAL DEATHS CONFIRMED DEATHS PERTERRITORIES CASES 10,000INHABITANTSUnited States 211,912 7,576,667 6.49India 105,526 6,835,655 0.78Brazil 148,228 5,000,694 7.08Russia 22,056 1,260,112 1.53Colombia 27,180 877,683 5.47Argentina 22,226 840,915 5Spain 32,562 835,901 6.96Peru 33,009 835,662 10.12Mexico 80,083 774,020 6.35South Africa 17,248 685,155 2.99France 32,446 661,215 4.84United Kingdom 42,592 592,235 6.41Iran 27,888 488,236 3.41Chile 13,090 474,440 6.99Iraq 9,683 394,566 2.52Bangladesh 5,460 374,592 0.34Italy 36,083 338,398 5.97Saudi Arabia 4,972 338,132 1.48Turkey 8,667 330,753 1.05Philippines 5,925 329,637 0.56Indonesia 11,580 320,564 0.43Pakistan 6,544 316,934 0.31Germany 9,544 310,872 1.15Israel 1,824 283,049 2.05Ukraine 4,690 244,734 1.05Canada 9,541 173,123 2.57Netherlands 6,531 155,810 3.79Romania 5,247 145,700 2.7Ecuador 11,743 143,531 6.87Morocco 2,439 140,024 0.68Belgium 10,108 137,868 8.84Bolivia 8,192 137,706 7.22Qatar 218 127,394 0.78Panama 2,448 117,300 5.86Dominican Republic 2,159 116,148 2.03Poland 2,867 111,599 0.75Kuwait 642 109,441 1.55Kazakhstan 1,746 108,454 0.96Oman 1,009 104,129 2.09Egypt 6,010 104,035 0.61United Arab Emirates 438 102,929 0.45Sweden 5,892 97,532 5.79Guatemala 3,335 95,704 1.93Czech Republic 829 95,360 0.78Nepal 578 94,253 0.21Japan 1,632 88,474 0.13Mainland China 4,634 85,500 0.03Costa Rica 1,024 83,497 2.05Portugal 2,050 82,534 1.99Belarus 880 81,982 0.93Source: Reuters tally based on statements from health ministries and government officials.Generated at 04:00 GMT.


jerusalempost--2020-10-10--Trump says he stopped taking coronavirus medications eight hours ago

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said in an interview on Fox News on Friday night that he stopped taking medications to combat coronavirus eight hours ago." Right now I'm medication free. I'm not taking any medications as of, you know, probably eight hours ago," Trump said in the interview.Trump, eager to get back on the election campaign trail after being sidelined by a COVID-19 infection, will begin by giving remarks to supporters outdoors at the White House on Saturday and then hold a rally in Florida two days later.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--Czech Republic reports 8,618 new coronavirus cases in one day

PRAGUE - The Czech Republic's daily count of new coronavirus cases rose to 8,618 on Friday, the fourth record tally in a row, Health Ministry data showed.The total number of cases rose to 109,374 in the country of 10.7 million. The government has announced tighter anti-pandemic measures this week, while trying to avoid a lockdown.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--Hurricane Delta to make landfall soon near Louisiana coast -NHC

Hurricane Delta is expected to make landfall on the southwestern Louisiana coast during the next few hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said, adding the hurricane could weaken to a tropical storm on Friday night.The Category Two Hurricane was located about 35 miles (55 km) south of Cameron, Louisiana, packing maximum sustained winds of 105 miles per hour (165 km per hour), the NHC said on Friday.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--Trump to campaign in Florida on Monday -campaign

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump will deliver remarks at a campaign event in Florida on Monday, his campaign said on Friday, his first campaign foray outside Washington since announcing he had tested positive for coronavirus last week.The campaign said Trump will speak at the event at the Orlando Sanford International Airport


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--Trump will speak at a White House event on Saturday

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President Donald Trump, who is infected with the coronavirus, will speak at an in-person event at the White House on Saturday, CNN said on Friday, citing unnamed White House officials.
It gave no details about the event.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--City of Sakhnin says it managed to become a green city in only two weeks

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Sakhnin is an Arab city in northern Israel, located in the Lower Galilee, with a population of just over 30,000.
The Sakhnin municipality announced on Friday that it has changed its status from a red city to a green city in only two weeks, indicating a dramatic decrease in coronavirus morbidity rates in the city, N12 reported.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--Woman handcuffed, taken for questioning for not wearing mask on beach

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Other people who were also @ @ @ @ @ time tried to convince the police officer to let it go .
The young woman @ @ @ @ @ nearby police station for questioning .
The police responded to the reports by stating that @ @ @ @ @ small part of the entire incident .
`` The young woman refused to provide identification @ @ @ @ @ '' a police statement read .

The video shows the police officer handcuffing the young woman, who violated coronavirus restrictions, while she cries and begs the officer to loosen the handcuffs and saying that she's in pain.
Other people who were also on the beach at the time tried to convince the police officer to let it go. The young woman was eventually taken to the nearby police station for questioning.
The police responded to the reports by stating that the video shows only a small part of the entire incident.
"The young woman refused to provide identification time and time again," a police statement read.
A video of a police officer handcuffing a young woman, while at the beach without a mask on, circulated social media on Friday and drew public criticism.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--Confirmed coronavirus patient arrives in Israel from Bulgaria - report

The report indicated that the Health Ministry told all other passengers that they are required to enter quarantine immediately .

The report indicated that the Health Ministry told all other passengers that they are required to enter quarantine immediately.
A confirmed coronavirus patient arrived in Israel on a Wizz Air flight from Bulgaria on October 4, N12 reported.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--US CDC reports 212,111 deaths from coronavirus

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) on Friday reported 7,583,200 cases of the new coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ cases from its previous count , and said the number of deaths had risen by @ @ @ @ @ CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19 , caused @ @ @ @ @ as of 4 pm ET on Oct. 8 versus its previous report a day earlier @ @ @ @ @ not necessarily reflect cases reported by individual states .

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday reported 7,583,200 cases of the new coronavirus, an increase of 54,887 cases from its previous count, and said the number of deaths had risen by 979 to 212,111.
The CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19, caused by a new coronavirus, as of 4 pm ET on Oct. 8 versus its previous report a day earlier.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--Masked settlers stone Palestinian houses in Nablus - report

According to the report , the masked settlers left the nearby settlement of Givat Ronen and reached Burin , where @ @ @ @ @ than 20 minutes .
IDF troops who reached the area used tear gas to disperse @ @ @ @ @ were gathering in an attempt to protect their homes , the report indicated .
As @ @ @ @ @ children were injured , and the settlers escaped .

According to the report, the masked settlers left the nearby settlement of Givat Ronen and reached Burin, where they threw rocks for more than 20 minutes.
IDF troops who reached the area used tear gas to disperse the settlers and Palestinians who were gathering in an attempt to protect their homes, the report indicated. As a result, two Palestinian children were injured, and the settlers escaped.
Israeli settlers on Friday threw rocks at homes in the Palestinian village of Burin in Nablus, Walla! News reported.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--King of Jordan offers Erekat medical treatment in Jordan

Erekat tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.
Jordan's King Abdullah II has ordered the Jordanian foreign minister to assist Chief Palestinian negotiator and Secretary-General of the Executive Committee of the PLO Saeb Erekat in case he is in need of medical attention in Jordan, N12 reported on Friday.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--1-year-old in moderate condition after being hit by a car in Arad

She was rushed to a local clinic , where Magen David Adom paramedics provided initial medical treatment before evacuating the @ @ @ @ @ Medical Center in Beersheba with multiple injuries to her upper torso .

She was rushed to a local clinic, where Magen David Adom paramedics provided initial medical treatment before evacuating the baby girl to the Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba with multiple injuries to her upper torso.
A 1-year-old was moderately injured after being hit by a car in Arad, Israeli media reported.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--Trump says he is pushing to get Regeneron's COVID-19 treatment approved

The US government expects to be able to provide at no cost more than 1 million doses of antibody treatments for COVID-19 similar to the one President Donald Trump received to treat his illness , according to a top US health official on Friday .
The government 's Operation Warp Speed program currently has `` a couple of hundred thousand doses '' of the monoclonal antibody treatments being developed by drug makers Regeneron Pharmaceutical Inc and Eli Lilly & Co , US Department of Health and Human Services official Paul Mango said on a call with reporters .
That would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the year , he said .
Mango said that the government will allocate the treatments to the states based on need , similar to the mechanism used with Gilead Sciences Inc 's antiviral drug remdesivir for COVID-19 .
Both companies have said the drugs were shown to work in clinical trials and that they have submitted an emergency use authorization to the US Food and Drug Administration .
Regeneron signed a $ 450 million deal in July to sell Operation Warp Speed enough doses of its antibody treatment , REGN-COV2 , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has not disclosed a deal with the program .
The drugmakers were not immediately available for comment .
In a radio interview with Rush Limbaugh , Trump said he may not have recovered without the treatments he received to combat his own coronavirus illness .

The US government expects to be able to provide at no cost more than 1 million doses of antibody treatments for COVID-19 similar to the one President Donald Trump received to treat his illness, according to a top US health official on Friday.
The government's Operation Warp Speed program currently has "a couple of hundred thousand doses" of the monoclonal antibody treatments being developed by drug makers Regeneron Pharmaceutical Inc and Eli Lilly & Co, US Department of Health and Human Services official Paul Mango said on a call with reporters. That would top 1 million doses by the end of the year, he said.
Mango said that the government will allocate the treatments to the states based on need, similar to the mechanism used with Gilead Sciences Inc's antiviral drug remdesivir for COVID-19.
Both companies have said the drugs were shown to work in clinical trials and that they have submitted an emergency use authorization to the US Food and Drug Administration.
Regeneron signed a $450 million deal in July to sell Operation Warp Speed enough doses of its antibody treatment, REGN-COV2, to treat up to 300,000 people. Lilly has not disclosed a deal with the program. The drugmakers were not immediately available for comment.
In a radio interview with Rush Limbaugh, Trump said he may not have recovered without the treatments he received to combat his own coronavirus illness.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--Trump unlikely to return to campaign trail until Monday

Trump , recovering from the coronavirus , had said on Thursday night he was hoping to hold rallies in Florida @ @ @ @ @ Sunday , but aides said the logistics of staging events on such short notice made @ @ @ @ @ .

Trump, recovering from the coronavirus, had said on Thursday night he was hoping to hold rallies in Florida on Saturday and Pennsylvania on Sunday, but aides said the logistics of staging events on such short notice made them hard to pull off.
US President Donald Trump is unlikely to travel this weekend for campaign events as he had hoped and is more likely to return to the campaign trail on Monday, an administration official said on Friday.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--Chinese military spokesperson tells US to halt provocative actions

`` We demand the US immediately stop such provocative actions , ( and ) strictly control and restrict military operations @ @ @ @ @ , '' the spokesperson said in a post on an official WeChat account .
The @ @ @ @ @ take all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and security and to maintain peace @ @ @ @ @ China Sea .

"We demand the US immediately stop such provocative actions, (and) strictly control and restrict military operations in the sea and air," the spokesperson said in a post on an official WeChat account.
The spokesperson also said it would take all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and security and to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea.
A Chinese military spokesperson said on Friday that the US destroyer John McCain had entered waters around the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea claimed by China without China's permission.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--Gantz: 'The continued financial attack on Israel's citizens must end'

`` The continued financial attack on Israel 's citizens must end , '' Gantz wrote in a Facebook post .
@ @ @ @ @ personal political consideration , but an economic and national one , '' Gantz noted .
@ @ @ @ @ the Israeli public , not to Netanyahu .
If he harms Israel 's citizens , @ @ @ @ @ happening . ''
Gantz addressed the recent public demand that the Blue and White party @ @ @ @ @ clarified that Blue and White ministers wo n't be leaving their offices .
`` [ @ @ @ @ @ make sure that no national decisions are the result of personal political desires , '' @ @ @

"The continued financial attack on Israel's citizens must end," Gantz wrote in a Facebook post.
"It's not a personal political consideration, but an economic and national one," Gantz noted. "The budget belongs to the Israeli public, not to Netanyahu. If he harms Israel's citizens, I'll prevent it from happening."
Gantz addressed the recent public demand that the Blue and White party resign from the government and clarified that Blue and White ministers won't be leaving their offices.
"[We're here to] make sure that no national decisions are the result of personal political desires," Gantz concluded.
Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz addressed on Friday the budget crisis and his demand that the government approves a budget for 2021.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--137 countries agree on OECD's corporate tax reform proposal

`` With a unanimous agreement on a blueprint for reforming the global corporate tax code we have taken a major @ @ @ @ @ said in a statement .
`` This is a positive signal and I 'm sure @ @ @ @ @ next year we will be able to reach a final agreement on this reform plan @ @

"With a unanimous agreement on a blueprint for reforming the global corporate tax code we have taken a major step forward," Scholz said in a statement. "This is a positive signal and I'm sure that by the summer of next year we will be able to reach a final agreement on this reform plan."
More than 130 countries have agreed on a blueprint to introduce global rules on corporate taxation to be discussed by G20 finance ministers next week, German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said on Friday.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--92-year-old found dead in his apartment in Lod, police suspect foul play

A police preliminary investigation has raised the suspicion of the incident being of criminal nature .

A police preliminary investigation has raised the suspicion of the incident being of criminal nature.
A 92-year-old resident of Lod was found dead in his apartment on Friday afternoon.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--IDF reports 1,413 active cases of coronavirus

Additionally , 9,600 IDF soldiers have been quarantined as of Thursday .

Additionally, 9,600 IDF soldiers have been quarantined as of Thursday.
The IDF Spokesperson's Unit reported 1,413 active cases of coronavirus on Friday, including servicemembers and civilian employees. Two of the cases are in moderate condition and one is in critical condition, while the rest are in light condition.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--Police arrest 25-year-old suspected of throwing eggs at protesters

The suspect was arrested in suspicion of assault and violation of public order and was taken in for questioning .

The suspect was arrested in suspicion of assault and violation of public order and was taken in for questioning.
Israel Police arrested on Friday a 25-year-old resident of Holon who is suspected of throwing eggs at protesters demonstrating against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday , The Jerusalem Post's sister publication Maariv reported.


jerusalempost--2020-10-09--Netanyahu, Ethiopian PM discuss regional issues

Ahmed congratulated Netanyahu for the historic agreements reached between Israel , the UAE and Bahrain , and said that Netanyahu @ @ @ @ @ that will only be truly appreciated by future generations .
Netanyahu discussed with Ahmed his @ @ @ @ @ 2,000 Jewish residents of Addis Ababa and Gondar , as part of Israel 's commitment @ @ @ @ @ aliyah .
Ahmed indicated that he fully approves the plan and that the step symbolizes @ @ @ @ @ countries .
Netanyahu and Ahmed also discussed the possibility of further developing agriculture cooperation , @ @ @ @ @ .

Ahmed congratulated Netanyahu for the historic agreements reached between Israel, the UAE and Bahrain, and said that Netanyahu had pioneered a historic step that will only be truly appreciated by future generations.
Netanyahu discussed with Ahmed his intention of bringing over some 2,000 Jewish residents of Addis Ababa and Gondar, as part of Israel's commitment of assisting Ethiopian Jews make aliyah.
Ahmed indicated that he fully approves the plan and that the step symbolizes the unique relationship between the countries.
Netanyahu and Ahmed also discussed the possibility of further developing agriculture cooperation, as well increasing Israeli aid.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed over the phone on Friday and discussed regional issues.