jerusalempost--2020-09-18--Coronavirus in Israel: 5,238 new cases diagnosed on Thursday

There were 5,238 newly diagnosed coronavirus cases diagnosed on Thursday, according to the Health Ministry.In addition, the death toll remains at 1,169 as no new deaths were reported. In serious condition are 577 people, with 153 are intubated.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--Members of Israel delegation to US did not enter quarantine on return

Officials from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's delegation to the United States did not quarantine upon their return to Israel @ @ @ @ @ In addition , epidemiological investigations were not conducted for a number of delegation officials .
@ @ @ @ @ News , the Health Ministry admitted that all members of the delegation , without exception @ @ @ @ @ quarantine until Monday of next week .

Officials from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's delegation to the United States did not quarantine upon their return to Israel, KAN News reported.
In addition, epidemiological investigations were not conducted for a number of delegation officials.
Following a request from KAN News, the Health Ministry admitted that all members of the delegation, without exception, were required to enter quarantine until Monday of next week.


jerusalempost--2020-09-19--Trump expected to put forth nominee who McConnell says will receive a vote

President Donald Trump is expected to put forth a nominee to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg 's seat @ @ @ @ @ in the coming days , ABC News reported on Friday , citing unnamed sources with @ @ @ @ @ The list of potential nominees is short and includes at least one woman , ABC @ @ @ @ @ Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said President Donald Trump 's nominee to fill the Supreme Court @ @ @ @ @ on the floor of the Senate .

President Donald Trump is expected to put forth a nominee to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat on the US Supreme Court in the coming days, ABC News reported on Friday, citing unnamed sources with knowledge of the situation.
The list of potential nominees is short and includes at least one woman, ABC News said.
US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said President Donald Trump's nominee to fill the Supreme Court vacancy will receive a vote on the floor of the Senate.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--California's wildfire death toll rises

California's wildfire death toll rises

The firefighter 's death on Thursday in the San Bernardino National Forest east of Los Angeles raised the death toll @ @ @ @ @ the catastrophic spate of wildfires raging across the western United States in recent weeks .
@ @ @ @ @ died in California , including two other firefighters - a Forest Service contractor killed in @ @ @ @ @ California , and a private helicopter pilot whose chopper crashed on a water-dropping mission in @ @ @ @ @ Authorities withheld the identity of the latest firefighter fatality pending notification of next of kin @ @ @ @ @ circumstances were immediately released except that the death occurred during the El Dorado Fire , @ @ @ @ @ triggered by pyrotechnics during a gender-reveal celebration on September 5 .

The firefighter's death on Thursday in the San Bernardino National Forest east of Los Angeles raised the death toll to at least 35 in the catastrophic spate of wildfires raging across the western United States in recent weeks.
Twenty-six of those victims have died in California, including two other firefighters - a Forest Service contractor killed in a lightning-sparked fire in northern California, and a private helicopter pilot whose chopper crashed on a water-dropping mission in Fresno County last month.
Authorities withheld the identity of the latest firefighter fatality pending notification of next of kin.
No details on the circumstances were immediately released except that the death occurred during the El Dorado Fire, which investigators have determined was triggered by pyrotechnics during a gender-reveal celebration on September 5.
A firefighter has perished in a blaze that was ignited two weeks at a gender-reveal party, the US Forest Service reported on Friday, as welcomed thundershowers brought some relief to weary fire crews in western Oregon.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--Brazil registers 858 new coronavirus deaths on Friday

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Cases rose by 39,797 to 4,495,183.
Brazil on Friday registered 858 new coronavirus deaths, bringing the total to 135,793, the health ministry said.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--Volcanic Caribbean island of Dominica shaken by explosion of steam and gas

The Dominica Office of Disaster Management and the Seismic Research team said the activity in the Soufriere area on Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ a landslide , followed by subsequent geological adjustments .
In a statement , the office @ @ @ @ @ there had been no volcanic earthquakes recorded in the area associated with `` the strong @ @ @ @ @ It is possible that the area may still be unstable and that additional landslides may @ @ @ @ @ , ” Pascal said .

The Dominica Office of Disaster Management and the Seismic Research team said the activity in the Soufriere area on Wednesday was likely the result of a landslide, followed by subsequent geological adjustments.
In a statement, the office's coordinator Fitzroy Pascal said there had been no volcanic earthquakes recorded in the area associated with "the strong steam degassing."
"It is possible that the area may still be unstable and that additional landslides may occur with continued steam degassing,” Pascal said.
An explosion of steam and gas in the mountains of the remote, jungle-clad Caribbean island of Dominica has shaken residents, who are fearful it is a harbinger for renewed seismic activity in a nation that is home to nine volcanoes.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--France tells Lebanese politicians to form a government without delay

`` As Lebanon goes through an unprecedented crisis , France regrets that Lebanese politicians have not yet managed to keep @ @ @ @ @ September 1 , 2020 according to the announced timetable , '' Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Agnes @ @ @ @ @ a daily briefing .
`` We urge all the Lebanese political forces to assume their @ @ @ @ @ on the formation by Moustapha Adib of a mission government capable of launching the necessary @ @ @ @ @ of the Lebanese people . ''
President Emmanuel Macron set a September 15 deadline to @ @ @ @ @ French government has been leaning on Lebanon 's sectarian politicians to name a cabinet swiftly @ @ @ @ @ get the country out of the worst crisis since the 1975-1990 civil war .

"As Lebanon goes through an unprecedented crisis, France regrets that Lebanese politicians have not yet managed to keep the commitments they made on September 1, 2020 according to the announced timetable," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Agnes von der Muhll said in a daily briefing.
"We urge all the Lebanese political forces to assume their responsibilities and agree without delay on the formation by Moustapha Adib of a mission government capable of launching the necessary reforms to meet the aspirations of the Lebanese people."
President Emmanuel Macron set a September 15 deadline to form a government. The French government has been leaning on Lebanon's sectarian politicians to name a cabinet swiftly and embark on reforms to get the country out of the worst crisis since the 1975-1990 civil war.
France's foreign ministry said on Friday that Lebanon's political forces need to assume their responsibilities and immediately form a government under the auspices of Prime Minister Mustapha Adib.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--Trump to shut off TikTok, WeChat to new US users on Sunday

The bans , announced on Friday , affect only new downloads and updates and are less sweeping than expected , @ @ @ @ @ its parent group ByteDance some breathing space to clinch an agreement over the fate of @ @ @ @

The bans, announced on Friday, affect only new downloads and updates and are less sweeping than expected, particularly for TikTok, giving its parent group ByteDance some breathing space to clinch an agreement over the fate of its US operations.
The Trump administration will ban WeChat and video-sharing app TikTok from US app stores starting Sunday night, a move that will block Americans from downloading the Chinese-owned platforms over concerns they pose a national security threat.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--French Finance Minister tests positive for coronavirus

`` I tested positive for COVID-19 this evening , '' Le Maire said in a statement on Twitter , adding @ @ @ @ @ home for seven days .
`` I immediately followed the health measures brought in by @ @ @ @ @ home . ''

"I tested positive for COVID-19 this evening," Le Maire said in a statement on Twitter, adding that he would remain at home for seven days. "I immediately followed the health measures brought in by the government by self-isolating at home."
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Friday he had tested positive for coronavirus, but had no symptoms and would continue to carry out his duties while quarantined at home.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--House Democrats to file measure funding gov't through Dec 11

Democrats in the US House of Representatives plan to file a stopgap funding measure that would avoid a government shutdown @ @ @ @ @ through Dec. 11 , according to a House Democratic aide .
The measure , known @ @ @ @ @ or CR , is expected to be taken up by the Democratic-led House and the @ @ @ @ @ Word of the CR emerged after weeks of negotiations between Democrats and Republicans .
Failure @ @ @ @ @ threaten a partial shutdown of the federal government .
Current funding for US agencies runs @ @ @ @ @ the end of the federal fiscal year .

Democrats in the US House of Representatives plan to file a stopgap funding measure that would avoid a government shutdown and keep federal agencies operating through Dec. 11, according to a House Democratic aide.
The measure, known formally as a continuing resolution or CR, is expected to be taken up by the Democratic-led House and the Republican-led Senate next week.
Word of the CR emerged after weeks of negotiations between Democrats and Republicans. Failure to adopt the measure would threaten a partial shutdown of the federal government. Current funding for US agencies runs out after Sept. 30, the end of the federal fiscal year.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--Trump says US, Canada border will open by year's end

The restrictions on non-essential travel at land borders between the two countries were first imposed in March and do not @ @ @ @ @ air .
They have been extended several times , including on Friday to Oct. 21 @ @ @ @ @ has struggled to contain its coronavirus outbreak .

The restrictions on non-essential travel at land borders between the two countries were first imposed in March and do not cover trade or travel by air. They have been extended several times, including on Friday to Oct. 21, as the United States has struggled to contain its coronavirus outbreak.
US President Donald Trump said on Friday he thought the US-Canada border would open before the end of the year.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--Trump: There's a good chance Kuwait will normalize ties with Israel soon

President Donald Trump said on Friday that there are good chances that Kuwait could normalize relations with Israel soon, according to a report by Walla! News.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--Turkey rejects UN human rights violation claims in Syria

Turkey rejected on Friday the human rights violations claims in northern Syria laid out in a report by the United Nations Commission of Inquiry and following criticism .
`` We categorically reject the baseless allegations of human rights violations claimed against the Syrian opposition ... and concerning our country in relation to them , '' the Turkish foreign ministry said on Friday .
On Tuesday , UN war crimes investigators said Turkey must rein in Syrian rebels it supports in northern Syria who may have carried out kidnappings , torture and looting of civilian property following a report covering the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said the human rights situation in parts of northern Syria is grim and called on Turkey to ensure that violations committed by armed groups under their control cease .
`` I urge Turkey to immediately launch an impartial , transparent and independent investigation into the incidents we have verified , '' Bachelet also said .
Ankara also rejected the criticism and called it groundless .
Ankara backs rebels trying to oust Syrian President Bashar al-Assad backed by Russia and Iran .
Turkey seized control of some northern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ border incursions to push back Syrian Kurdish YPG fighters , which Ankara views as a terrorist group .

Turkey rejected on Friday the human rights violations claims in northern Syria laid out in a report by the United Nations Commission of Inquiry and following criticism.
"We categorically reject the baseless allegations of human rights violations claimed against the Syrian opposition... and concerning our country in relation to them," the Turkish foreign ministry said on Friday.
On Tuesday, UN war crimes investigators said Turkey must rein in Syrian rebels it supports in northern Syria who may have carried out kidnappings, torture and looting of civilian property following a report covering the first half of 2020.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said the human rights situation in parts of northern Syria is grim and called on Turkey to ensure that violations committed by armed groups under their control cease.
"I urge Turkey to immediately launch an impartial, transparent and independent investigation into the incidents we have verified," Bachelet also said.
Ankara also rejected the criticism and called it groundless.
Ankara backs rebels trying to oust Syrian President Bashar al-Assad backed by Russia and Iran. Turkey seized control of some northern border towns in recent years with cross border incursions to push back Syrian Kurdish YPG fighters, which Ankara views as a terrorist group.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--Netanyahu's economic adviser: Grants will be provided within three weeks

Simhon said that the grants will be provided within three weeks .
`` Now we can no longer say 'give @ @ @ @ @ '' `` I believe we 're more prepared this time , '' Simhon said .
@ @ @ @ @ their jobs for the second time , and that 's difficult .
The financial grants @ @ @ @ @ back but will assist them in surviving the 'valley of death ' of the next @ @ @ @ @ he added .

Simhon said that the grants will be provided within three weeks. "Now we can no longer say 'give us some time.'"
"I believe we're more prepared this time," Simhon said. "Some people will lose their jobs for the second time, and that's difficult. The financial grants won't give them everything back but will assist them in surviving the 'valley of death' of the next couple of months," he added.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's economic adviser, Prof. Avi Simhon, spoke to N12 on Friday and promised that the financial aid plans will work better during the second lockdown.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--Three arrested for allegedly assaulting police in Abu Ghosh

Police officers reportedly noticed a business operating in clear violation of the restrictions .
While they attempted to identify the @ @ @ @ @ attacked by the suspects .

Police officers reportedly noticed a business operating in clear violation of the restrictions. While they attempted to identify the business owner, they were attacked by the suspects.
Three suspects were arrested on Friday night in the Arab-Israeli town of Abu Ghosh, located in the outskirts of Jerusalem, after allegedly assaulted three police officers who were enforcing coronavirus lockdown restrictions, according to Israeli media.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--Strong earthquake rattles Crete in southern Greece

A strong tremor shook the Greek island of Crete on Friday .
The Athens Geodynamic Institute said the quake had @ @ @ @ @ occurred at 16:28 GMT , 20 kilometres southwest of Arvi at a depth of 40.5 @ @ @ @ @ and police said they had received no immediate calls for help or reports of damage @

A strong tremor shook the Greek island of Crete on Friday.
The Athens Geodynamic Institute said the quake had a magnitude of 5.4 and occurred at 16:28 GMT, 20 kilometres southwest of Arvi at a depth of 40.5 kilometres.
The fire brigade and police said they had received no immediate calls for help or reports of damage.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--30-year-old woman from Mitzpe Ramon found in critical condition at home

Police officers made their way to the scene after receiving several complaints of noise and screaming from the house .
@ @ @ @ @ as she was laying on the floor with severe injuries .
The initial estimate is @ @ @ @ @ by a knife and a blunt object .
The woman 's husband , a 45-year-old @ @ @ @ @ carrying out the horrific attack , was taken in for questioning .
The woman was @ @ @ @ @ a hospital .

Police officers made their way to the scene after receiving several complaints of noise and screaming from the house. They located the woman, as she was laying on the floor with severe injuries.
The initial estimate is that the woman was attacked by a knife and a blunt object.
The woman's husband, a 45-year-old, who is suspected of carrying out the horrific attack, was taken in for questioning.
The woman was evacuated by a helicopter to a hospital.
A 30-year-old woman was found in critical condition in her home at Mitzpe Ramon, southern Israel, according to Israeli media.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--Belarus accuses UN of meddling, says it would fight against EU sanctions

The Belarus Foreign Ministry on Friday described as a `` dangerous precedent '' a resolution by the UN Human Rights Council calling for UN monitoring of alleged rights violations in Belarus , and accused the council of meddling in its internal affairs .
The Human Rights Council agreed the resolution , submitted by the European Union , on Friday .
The Council gave the office of U.N. rights boss Michelle Bachelet a mandate to closely monitor the situation in Belarus and submit an oral report with recommendations by year-end .
Speaking to reporters , Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei described @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The resolution , in response to a crackdown on protests since a disputed presidential election in Belarus on Aug. 9 , came after a long day of talks by the 47-member state forum in Geneva on the human rights situation in the former Soviet republic .
Belarus objected to the debate but is not currently a member of the council and could not block the resolution .
Makei also addressed the possibility of sanctions being introduced against Minsk by the European Union , saying a response was inevitable .
`` Of course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adequately , '' Makei was cited as saying , in comments published on the foreign ministry 's website .
`` There will , of course , be both personal sanctions against the representatives of various EU structures , as well as against representatives of various EU member states , '' he was cited as saying .
He also said Belarus ' response to possible sanctions could affect the accreditation granted to representatives of international media outlets allowing them to operate within the country .

The Belarus Foreign Ministry on Friday described as a "dangerous precedent" a resolution by the UN Human Rights Council calling for UN monitoring of alleged rights violations in Belarus, and accused the council of meddling in its internal affairs.
The Human Rights Council agreed the resolution, submitted by the European Union, on Friday. The Council gave the office of U.N. rights boss Michelle Bachelet a mandate to closely monitor the situation in Belarus and submit an oral report with recommendations by year-end.
Speaking to reporters, Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei described the resolution as "absolutely contrived".
The resolution, in response to a crackdown on protests since a disputed presidential election in Belarus on Aug. 9, came after a long day of talks by the 47-member state forum in Geneva on the human rights situation in the former Soviet republic.
Belarus objected to the debate but is not currently a member of the council and could not block the resolution.
Makei also addressed the possibility of sanctions being introduced against Minsk by the European Union, saying a response was inevitable.
"Of course, we will be obliged to respond adequately," Makei was cited as saying, in comments published on the foreign ministry's website.
"There will, of course, be both personal sanctions against the representatives of various EU structures, as well as against representatives of various EU member states," he was cited as saying.
He also said Belarus' response to possible sanctions could affect the accreditation granted to representatives of international media outlets allowing them to operate within the country.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--Guatemalan president tests positive for coronavirus

Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei has tested positive for coronavirus , he said on Friday .
`` The coronavirus test result @ @ @ @ @ told a local radio station .

Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei has tested positive for coronavirus, he said on Friday.
"The coronavirus test result was positive," he told a local radio station.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--Trump to award Kuwaiti emir US Legion of Merit -White House

US President Donald Trump will award the US Legion of Merit , Degree Chief Commander , to Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh @ @ @ @ @ White House said in a statement on Friday , saying it was the first time @ @ @ @ @ since 1991 .
The emir arrived in the United States in July to complete his @ @ @ @ @ state news agency said at the time , adding the 91-year-old emir was in stable @ @ @ @ @ eldest son , Sheikh Nasser Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah , will accept the award on @ @ @ @ @ a private ceremony , the White House added .
Separately , the White House said @ @ @ @ @ 's eldest son on Friday .

US President Donald Trump will award the US Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander, to Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, the White House said in a statement on Friday, saying it was the first time the honor has been given since 1991.
The emir arrived in the United States in July to complete his medical treatment, the Kuwaiti state news agency said at the time, adding the 91-year-old emir was in stable condition.
The emir's eldest son, Sheikh Nasser Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, will accept the award on behalf of his father at a private ceremony, the White House added. Separately, the White House said Trump would greet the emir's eldest son on Friday.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--IDF reports 833 active coronavirus cases

The IDF Spokesperson 's Unit released a statement on Friday evening stating that 833 soldiers and IDF civilian employees have @ @ @ @ @ all of whom are in light condition and considered active cases .
Additionally , 11,845 @ @ @ @ @ isolation .

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit released a statement on Friday evening stating that 833 soldiers and IDF civilian employees have been diagnosed with coronavirus, all of whom are in light condition and considered active cases.
Additionally, 11,845 soldiers are currently in home isolation.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--Vehicle intercepted breaching US ambassador's residence in Moscow

A Russian national in a vehicle breached the perimeter of the US Ambassador 's residence in Moscow on Friday , @ @ @ @ @ a statement , adding that he was intercepted by embassy personnel and passed on to @ @

A Russian national in a vehicle breached the perimeter of the US Ambassador's residence in Moscow on Friday, an embassy spokeswoman said in a statement, adding that he was intercepted by embassy personnel and passed on to authorities.
There were no injuries and Ambassador John Sullivan was not in the building at the time, spokeswoman Rebecca Ross said.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--40-year-old arrested after trying to breach police barricade near Modi'in

The suspect reportedly drove recklessly towards the barricade and hit a police vehicle stationed there .
Police officers were forced @ @ @ @ @ window in order to subdue the driver , who was then taken to be interrogated @

The suspect reportedly drove recklessly towards the barricade and hit a police vehicle stationed there.
Police officers were forced to break the car's window in order to subdue the driver, who was then taken to be interrogated.
A 40-year-old resident of Jerusalem was arrested after attempting to breach a police barricade just outside of Modi'in Illit, according to Ynet.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--Joint List MK Shihadeh enters quarantine, fear of other infections rises

An epidemiological inquiry was opened and will determine whether or not other people in the Knesset will be required to @ @ @

An epidemiological inquiry was opened and will determine whether or not other people in the Knesset will be required to enter quarantine.
MK Mtanes Shihadeh (Joint List) entered quarantine on Friday, after a parliamentarian aide for MK Sami Abu Shehadeh (Joint List) tested positive for coronavirus, according to Walla! News.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--UN approves EU resolution on monitoring Belarus human rights

The Human Rights Council agreed to a resolution submitted by the European Union to launch closer U.N. monitoring of alleged @ @ @ @ @ despite multiple attempts by Russia to water it down .
Council President Elisabeth Tichy-Fisslberger announced @ @ @ @ @ in favour , 2 against and 22 abstensions at the 47-member state Geneva forum .
@ @ @ @ @ have a vote as an observer , submitted 17 amendments to the resolution , but @ @ @ @ @ Council gave the office of UN rights boss Michelle Bachelet a mandate to closely monitor @ @ @ @ @ submit an oral report with recommendations by year-end .

The Human Rights Council agreed to a resolution submitted by the European Union to launch closer U.N. monitoring of alleged rights violations in Belarus, despite multiple attempts by Russia to water it down.
Council President Elisabeth Tichy-Fisslberger announced that there were 23 votes in favour, 2 against and 22 abstensions at the 47-member state Geneva forum.
Russia, which does not have a vote as an observer, submitted 17 amendments to the resolution, but all were rejected. The Council gave the office of UN rights boss Michelle Bachelet a mandate to closely monitor the situation in Belarus and submit an oral report with recommendations by year-end.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--Pompeo tweets Rosh Hashanah wishes

Pompeo tweets Rosh Hashanah wishes

Happy Rosh Hashanah to all celebrating the Jewish New Year .
I hope this coming year brings sweetness , peace @ @ @ @ @ all Jewish people in the United States , Israel , and around the world .
@

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweeted Rosh Hashanah wishes to Jews in the US, Israel and around the world."Happy Rosh Hashanah to all celebrating the Jewish New Year. I hope this coming year brings sweetness, peace, and good health to all Jewish people in the United States, Israel, and around the world."
Happy Rosh Hashanah to all celebrating the Jewish New Year. I hope this coming year brings sweetness, peace, and good health to all Jewish people in the United States, Israel, and around the world. pic.twitter.com/8gjXYaRFIv — Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) September 18, 2020


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--Settlers reportedly chop down Palestinian olive trees in the West Bank

The settlers reportedly came from the nearby Rehelim settlement and chopped down dozens of olive tress , some of which @ @ @ @ @ .
Olive farming is one of the largest sources of income for Palestinians living in @ @ @ @

The settlers reportedly came from the nearby Rehelim settlement and chopped down dozens of olive tress, some of which were hundreds of years old.
Olive farming is one of the largest sources of income for Palestinians living in the West Bank.
Israeli settlers allegedly chopped down dozens of olive trees in the As-Sawiya village in the West Bank on Friday afternoon, WAFA - Palestinian News Agency reported.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--Lebanese firm under US sanctions accuses Washington of choking economy

A Lebanon-based consulting company hit by US sanctions said on Friday it was surprised by the move and accused Washington of seeking to choke the battered Lebanese economy .
The United States imposed sanctions on Thursday on an official from Hezbollah , a movement backed by Iran and deemed a terrorist group by Washington , and two firms based in Lebanon , which is wrestling with an economic crisis .
The US Treasury said those targeted had ties to the heavily armed and politically powerful Shi'ite Muslim group .
The measures build on sanctions the United States imposed this month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who it accused of enabling Hezbollah .
`` The company is surprised that the American administration accused it of corruption and enriching some individuals at the expense of the Lebanese people , '' said Arch Consulting , one of the two firms blacklisted by the Treasury Department .
The statement blamed Washington 's `` policy of sanctions and blockade '' for Lebanon 's `` deteriorating economic conditions '' .
Lebanon 's economy is collapsing after the nation built up a mountain of debt following its 1975-1990 civil war .
Its banks are paralysed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has defaulted on its sovereign borrowing .
Adding to its problems , a huge port blast in August ripped through Beirut , killing nearly 200 people , injuring thousands of others and causing damage estimated at billions of dollars .
French President Emmanuel Macron called Lebanon 's president on Friday to discuss the need to press on with efforts to form a new government , seeking to give new momentum to France 's initiative to pull the country out of crisis .

A Lebanon-based consulting company hit by US sanctions said on Friday it was surprised by the move and accused Washington of seeking to choke the battered Lebanese economy.
The United States imposed sanctions on Thursday on an official from Hezbollah, a movement backed by Iran and deemed a terrorist group by Washington, and two firms based in Lebanon, which is wrestling with an economic crisis.
The US Treasury said those targeted had ties to the heavily armed and politically powerful Shi'ite Muslim group.
The measures build on sanctions the United States imposed this month on two former Lebanese government ministers, who it accused of enabling Hezbollah.
"The company is surprised that the American administration accused it of corruption and enriching some individuals at the expense of the Lebanese people," said Arch Consulting, one of the two firms blacklisted by the Treasury Department.
The statement blamed Washington's "policy of sanctions and blockade" for Lebanon's "deteriorating economic conditions".
Lebanon's economy is collapsing after the nation built up a mountain of debt following its 1975-1990 civil war. Its banks are paralysed, its currency has crashed and it has defaulted on its sovereign borrowing.
Adding to its problems, a huge port blast in August ripped through Beirut, killing nearly 200 people, injuring thousands of others and causing damage estimated at billions of dollars.
French President Emmanuel Macron called Lebanon's president on Friday to discuss the need to press on with efforts to form a new government, seeking to give new momentum to France's initiative to pull the country out of crisis.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--Queen Elizabeth formally strips Harvey Weinstein of his British honor

Britain 's Queen Elizabeth has formally stripped Harvey Weinstein of his honorary award following his conviction for sexually assaulting a @ @ @ @ @ an actress .
`` The Queen has directed that the appointment of Harvey Weinstein to @ @ @ @ @ the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire , dated 29 @ @ @ @ @ canceled and annulled , '' according to an official announcement in the London Gazette said @

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has formally stripped Harvey Weinstein of his honorary award following his conviction for sexually assaulting a former production assistant and raping an actress.
"The Queen has directed that the appointment of Harvey Weinstein to be an Honorary Commander of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, dated 29 January 2004, shall be canceled and annulled," according to an official announcement in the London Gazette said.
Weinstein, 68, is serving a 23-year prison term in New York state following his Feb. 24 conviction. He has appealed the conviction.


jerusalempost--2020-09-18--Ohana extends appointments of Police and Prison Services commissioners

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Public Security Minister Amir Ohana announced on Friday afternoon that he will be extending the appointments of acting police commissioner Moti Cohen and acting Prison Services commissioner Asher Vaknin by six months, or until permanent appointments take place.


jerusalempost--2020-09-19--Dozens gather at Tel Aviv beach to protest against lockdown restriction

The protesters are reportedly members of the Crime Minister movement .

The protesters are reportedly members of the Crime Minister movement.
Dozens of protesters gathered at Tel Aviv's Frishman beach on Saturday to protest against the prohibition for bathing in beaches during the lockdown, according to Israeli media.


jerusalempost--2020-09-19--Iran's coronavirus death toll climbs above 24,000

The total number of identified cases spiked by 2,845 in the last 24 hours to 419,043 in Iran , one @ @ @ @ @ worst-hit countries , spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari was quoted as saying .

The total number of identified cases spiked by 2,845 in the last 24 hours to 419,043 in Iran, one of the Middle East's worst-hit countries, spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari was quoted as saying.
Iran's coronavirus death toll has risen by 166 to 24,118, a health ministry spokeswoman told state TV on Saturday.


jerusalempost--2020-09-19--Kremlin critic Navalny, who was poisoned, seen walking in hospital photo

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny posted a picture on Instagram of himself walking down stairs and said that his path @ @ @ @ @ , although long . ''
He said he still has difficulties climbing stairs because his @ @ @ @ @ the leading opponent of Russian President Vladimir Putin , fell ill in Siberia last month @ @ @ @ @ .
Germany says laboratory tests in three countries have determined he was poisoned with a @ @ @ @ @ Western governments have demanded an explanation from Russia .

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny posted a picture on Instagram of himself walking down stairs and said that his path to recovery was "clear, although long."
He said he still has difficulties climbing stairs because his legs tremble.
Navalny, the leading opponent of Russian President Vladimir Putin, fell ill in Siberia last month and was airlifted to Berlin. Germany says laboratory tests in three countries have determined he was poisoned with a Novichok nerve agent, and Western governments have demanded an explanation from Russia.


jerusalempost--2020-09-19--Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes the California - Mexico border

The epicenter of the quake began 3 kilometers south of Los Angeles .
At the time of writing , there @ @ @ @ @ injuries or deaths .

The epicenter of the quake began 3 kilometers south of Los Angeles. At the time of writing, there have been no reports of injuries or deaths.
An earthquake with a 4.5 magnitude struck the border of southern California and northern Mexico Saturday morning, the US Geological Survey said.


jerusalempost--2020-09-19--Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 30.35 million, death toll at 947,400

More than 30.35 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 947,400 have died, according to a Reuters tally.Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.


jerusalempost--2020-09-19--Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 2,297 to 270,070

The reported death toll rose by six to 9,384 , the tally showed .

The reported death toll rose by six to 9,384, the tally showed.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 2,297 to 270,070, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Saturday.


jerusalempost--2020-09-19--Former Canada PM Turner, who was in office for 11 weeks, dies aged 91

Former Canadian Prime Minister John Turner , who was in office for just 11 weeks and led his Liberal Party to a massive electoral defeat in 1984 , died on Saturday aged 91 .
Turner took over from Pierre Trudeau in late June 1984 at a time of increasing voter fatigue with the Liberals , who had been in power for 20 of the previous 21 years .
Before becoming prime minister , he had held the posts of finance and justice minister .
Current Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau , Pierre 's son , offered his condolences and called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strong social conscience . ''
`` His contributions to Canada will not be forgotten , '' Trudeau said in a statement .
In 1984 , Turner called an election for September and then presided over what many political observers consider to be one of the worst campaigns in Canadian history , marred by a series of gaffes .
One turning point came during a televised debate when Turner , under fire from Conservative leader Brian Mulroney , said he had no option but to approve a mass of patronage appointments proposed by Trudeau @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could have said ' I am not going to do it .
This is wrong for Canada ' ... you had an option , sir , to say no .
And you chose to say yes , '' responded Mulroney in one of the most memorable moments in Canadian politics .
The Conservatives swept to power with 211 seats of the 282 in the House of Commons .
The Liberals fell to just 40 seats from 135 but Turner hung onto his position .
His 79-day tenure as prime minister is the second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1988 election campaign he took a strong stance against a proposed free trade agreement with the United States but lost again to Mulroney , although not as badly .
He resigned as Liberal leader in 1990 and was replaced by Jean Chretien , who led the Liberals to victory in 1993 .
Turner , a lawyer by training , served as finance minister from 1972 to 1975 but quit amid disagreements over policy with Trudeau .
He returned to legal work for nine years before winning the Liberal Party leadership in June 1984 @

Former Canadian Prime Minister John Turner, who was in office for just 11 weeks and led his Liberal Party to a massive electoral defeat in 1984, died on Saturday aged 91.
Turner took over from Pierre Trudeau in late June 1984 at a time of increasing voter fatigue with the Liberals, who had been in power for 20 of the previous 21 years. Before becoming prime minister, he had held the posts of finance and justice minister.
Current Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Pierre's son, offered his condolences and called Turner "a humble man with a strong social conscience."
"His contributions to Canada will not be forgotten," Trudeau said in a statement.
In 1984, Turner called an election for September and then presided over what many political observers consider to be one of the worst campaigns in Canadian history, marred by a series of gaffes.
One turning point came during a televised debate when Turner, under fire from Conservative leader Brian Mulroney, said he had no option but to approve a mass of patronage appointments proposed by Trudeau before he left office.
"You could have said 'I am not going to do it. This is wrong for Canada' ... you had an option, sir, to say no. And you chose to say yes," responded Mulroney in one of the most memorable moments in Canadian politics. The Conservatives swept to power with 211 seats of the 282 in the House of Commons.
The Liberals fell to just 40 seats from 135 but Turner hung onto his position. His 79-day tenure as prime minister is the second shortest in Canadian history.
In the 1988 election campaign he took a strong stance against a proposed free trade agreement with the United States but lost again to Mulroney, although not as badly.
He resigned as Liberal leader in 1990 and was replaced by Jean Chretien, who led the Liberals to victory in 1993.
Turner, a lawyer by training, served as finance minister from 1972 to 1975 but quit amid disagreements over policy with Trudeau. He returned to legal work for nine years before winning the Liberal Party leadership in June 1984.
John Napier Wyndham Turner was born on June 7, 1929. He is survived by his wife Geills and four children.


jerusalempost--2020-09-19--Trump says he is approving TikTok Oracle deal

US President Donald Trump said he will approve a deal that will allow TikTok to continue to operate in the @ @ @ @ @ ban the Chinese-owned app in August .

US President Donald Trump said he will approve a deal that will allow TikTok to continue to operate in the United States after threatening to ban the Chinese-owned app in August.
He told reporters at the White House he was giving the deal with Oracle "my blessing" and that it had addressed US national security concerns. About 100 million Americans use TikTok and US officials have expressed concern about user data and the potential for China to access that data.


jerusalempost--2020-09-19--Houthis launch projectile towards Jazan, five civilians injured -SPA

Five civilians were injured and three cars damaged when a military projectile launched by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis fell in Saudi Arabia's region of Jazan, Saudi state news agency (SPA) reported on Saturday.


jerusalempost--2020-09-19--Libya's NOC lifts force majeure on oil, except where fighters remain

On Friday eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar said his forces would lift their eight-month blockade of oil exports but did not say if they would leave the facilities they control .
Haftar 's Libyan National Army ( LNA ) and allied forces including mercenaries from Russia 's Wagner Group hold some of Libya 's largest oil fields and export ports , and the NOC had already rejected any return to operations until they left the facilities , citing the safety of its staff .
`` Force majeure continues in oil fields and ports where the presence of fighters from Wagner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activities and operations of NOC is confirmed , '' the oil company said in a statement posted on its Facebook page .
Force majeure refers to unexpected external circumstances that prevent a party to a contract , in this case the NOC , from meeting their obligations .
Libya and its institutions are divided between the internationally recognized Government of National Accord ( GNA ) in Tripoli and Haftar 's LNA .
The eastern forces ' blockade of oil exports has cost $ 9 billion in lost revenue for Libya so far this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this week .
Haftar 's statement lifting the blockade on Friday was made in coordination with the GNA 's deputy prime minister Ahmed Maiteeg , but it was unclear whether he had wider support in the western camp to agree on a deal to resume energy production .

On Friday eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar said his forces would lift their eight-month blockade of oil exports but did not say if they would leave the facilities they control.
Haftar's Libyan National Army (LNA) and allied forces including mercenaries from Russia's Wagner Group hold some of Libya's largest oil fields and export ports, and the NOC had already rejected any return to operations until they left the facilities, citing the safety of its staff.
"Force majeure continues in oil fields and ports where the presence of fighters from Wagner and other armed groups that obstruct the activities and operations of NOC is confirmed," the oil company said in a statement posted on its Facebook page.
Force majeure refers to unexpected external circumstances that prevent a party to a contract, in this case the NOC, from meeting their obligations.
Libya and its institutions are divided between the internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli and Haftar's LNA.
The eastern forces' blockade of oil exports has cost $9 billion in lost revenue for Libya so far this year, the Tripoli-based central bank said this week.
Haftar's statement lifting the blockade on Friday was made in coordination with the GNA's deputy prime minister Ahmed Maiteeg, but it was unclear whether he had wider support in the western camp to agree on a deal to resume energy production.
TUNIS - Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) lifted force majeure on what it deemed secure oil ports and facilities on Saturday, but said the measure would remain in place for facilities where fighters remain.


jerusalempost--2020-09-19--US CDC reports 198,099 deaths from coronavirus

The CDC 's tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19 , caused by the new coronavirus , @ @ @ @ @ .
ET on Sept. 18 versus its previous report a day earlier .
The CDC @ @ @ @ @ cases reported by individual states .

The CDC's tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19, caused by the new coronavirus, was as of 4 p.m. ET on Sept. 18 versus its previous report a day earlier.
The CDC figures do not necessarily reflect cases reported by individual states.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) on Saturday reported 6,706,374 cases of the new coronavirus, an increase of 49,575 cases from its previous count, and said the number of deaths had risen by 983 to 198,099.


jerusalempost--2020-09-19--Coronavirus cabinet to to discuss further restrictions on Monday

Morbidity rates have continued to rise during Israel 's second nationwide lockdown .

Morbidity rates have continued to rise during Israel's second nationwide lockdown.
The coronavirus cabinet will convene on Monday to discuss imposing more severe restrictions, according to N12.


jerusalempost--2020-09-19--TikTok says it already committed to government oversight of US data

Video-sharing app TikTok on Saturday said it has already committed to the US government oversight of data in the country, and that it was "disappointed" with the administration's decision to ban it from US app stores from Sunday.


jerusalempost--2020-09-19--Police won't enforce capsule restriction during Sunday's Balfour protest

Israel Police stated its officers will not be enforcing the protest capsule restriction during Sunday's demonstration set to take place outside of Prime Minister's Official Residence in Jerusalem, N12 reported.The restrictions that came into effect on Friday, are meant to limit the rate of coronavirus infections during protests. According to the capsule restrictions, protests are to be held in separated groups of no more than 20 people.


jerusalempost--2020-09-19--Protesters hold Rosh Hashanah 'festive meal' near PM's Official Residence

Protesters gathered in front of the Prime Minister 's Official Residence on Balfour Street in Jerusalem on Saturday evening and @ @ @ @ @ festive meal , '' according to N12 .
`` The people driving by here are @ @ @ @ @ minute and understand that our outcry is a collective one , all Israelis are brothers @ @ @ @ @ not a battle belonging to one camp , it 's a battle of an entire @ @ @ @ @ told Ynet .
`` This Rosh Hashanah will hopefully bring us redemption , this year @ @ @ @ @ corrupt out of the government , '' the protester added .

Protesters gathered in front of the Prime Minister's Official Residence on Balfour Street in Jerusalem on Saturday evening and held a Rosh Hashanah "festive meal," according to N12.
"The people driving by here are welcome to stop for a minute and understand that our outcry is a collective one, all Israelis are brothers and sisters ... This is not a battle belonging to one camp, it's a battle of an entire nation," a protesters told Ynet.
"This Rosh Hashanah will hopefully bring us redemption, this year we'll finally get the corrupt out of the government," the protester added.


jerusalempost--2020-09-19--Married inmates may request to be incarcerated together, court rules

The decision was reached as part of a plea made by a homosexual couple to the court , requesting that @ @ @ @ @ locked up together .
While the court rejected the couple 's plea , it did @ @ @ @ @ nothing prevents it .
`` The rights of inmates are no different than those of @ @ @ @ @ they must be protected , '' a Haifa District Court judge said .

The decision was reached as part of a plea made by a homosexual couple to the court, requesting that they be allowed to be locked up together.
While the court rejected the couple's plea, it did rule that in principle, nothing prevents it.
"The rights of inmates are no different than those of any other citizen, and they must be protected," a Haifa District Court judge said.
In an unprecedented decision, the Haifa District Court ruled that married inmates are allowed to be incarcerated together in the same cell, Walla! News reported Saturday.


jerusalempost--2020-09-19--Coronavirus drive-in testing center established in Julis

With the country under lockdown and the streets quiet except for the sounds of prayers – hopefully in capsules and according to regulations – the Health Ministry released the first set of coronavirus numbers on Saturday : 5,299 new diagnoses on Friday , plus another 1,616 since midnight on Saturday .
The coronavirus cabinet will convene on Monday after the holiday to discuss imposing more severe restrictions , given the high morbidity rate .
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's warned in his latest speech to the public on Thursday that `` there will be no choice but to tighten the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any changes to the current outline , he will discuss them with his fellow ministers .
“ I will not just impose a closure on the State of Israel [ but ] I will not hesitate to impose restrictions if necessary , '' the prime minister said .
With the holiday underway , five of the country ’ s biggest hospitals are reporting that their coronavirus wards are full or overcapacity : Hadassah Medical Center ( 129 % ) , Shaare Zedek ( 110 % ) , Samson Assuta Ashdod University Medical Center @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Center ( 100 % ) and Hadassah Mount Scopus ( 100 % ) .
The death toll also increased over the holiday to 1,226.The coronavirus cabinet will convene on Monday after the holiday to discuss imposing more severe restrictions , given the high morbidity rate .
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's warned in his latest speech to the public on Thursday that `` there will be no choice but to tighten the restrictions , ” but that before making any changes to the current outline , he will discuss them with his fellow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a closure on the State of Israel [ but ] I will not hesitate to impose restrictions if necessary , '' the prime minister said .
Two hospitals also showed that their internal medicine wards were overcapacity : Holy Family Hospital in Nazareth ( 152 % ) and Kaplan Medical Center in Rehovot ( 101 % ) .
Despite the holiday , the Health Ministry reported a large number of people being tested .
On Friday , it showed , some 53,993 people were screened for the novel virus .
Nearly 20,000 more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A drive-in coronavirus testing center was established in a Druze village in the Western Galilee , where it appeared that the infection rate was high .
Despite the Jewish holiday , the facility was expected to run from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday to help identify sick patients and put them into isolation .
On the first day of the holiday , thousands of Israel Police remained deployed across the country , as well as hundreds of roadblocks .
First reports indicated that despite loud protests by the public against the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Police said they gave out 480 tickets to people not wearing masks in public spaces on Friday , 552 to people who broke the rule on traveling no more than one kilometer from home for a non-approved reason and only one to someone who gathering and refused to disperse at the request of police .
Photos disseminated across social media and by the press showed empty streets.Police said they gave out 480 tickets to people not wearing masks in public spaces on Friday , 552 to people who broke the rule on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home for a non-approved reason and only one to someone who gathering and refused to disperse at the request of police .
An exception to the quiet was at the Tel Aviv beach front , where hundreds of people turned out to protest against the closure .
Jerusalem Post Staff contributed to this report .
Protesting is legal according to the rules of the lockdown .
However , just before the start of the holiday , the Health Ministry and the government released an outline for protests , which include people wearing masks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Staff contributed to this report .

The country looks to be heading toward a period of even tighter restrictions, as the coronavirus cabinet is expected to meet on Tuesday to begin discussions about what new steps will be needed to stop the ever-growing rate of coronavirus infection.Any new restrictions will probably only go into effect after Yom Kippur , given the political challenges of passing them.On the table: Closing synagogues, restricting demonstrations and shutting down the private sector, except for essential workers.The education system will remain closed for at least the next three weeks, coronavirus commissioner Prof. Ronni Gamzu told the N12 news site on Sunday night.Over Rosh Hashanah, with the country under lockdown, the streets were nearly empty – reminiscent of scenes from the first lockdown. Only a few dozen worshipers arrived at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem to pray on Saturday and Sunday mornings.Photos disseminated across social media and by the press portrayed quiet neighborhoods.Police said they issued some 2,800 tickets on Saturday. Officers cited 629 people not wearing masks in public spaces and another 2,044 were handed out to those who ignored the rule on traveling no more than a kilometer from home for a non-approved reason. A smaller number of fines were given for other offenses.Police handed a restaurant in Jaffa a NIS 5,000 fine for opening in violation of guidelines. The owner had written on his Facebook page that he would open as usual, and compared his establishment to a synagogue.Police said 10 people were seated inside and 40 outside, in “blatant violation of the guidelines... Apart from the ticket, owner was given a ticket and required to close the business and stop receiving customers.”Several others were fined, too, and a handful of restaurant owners have already made clear that they would open Monday in defiance of the restrictions. Some said they will allow takeaway, while others threatened to allow customers to come in and sit down.But the numbers make an argument for keeping the country under closure: There were 5,299 new diagnoses on Friday, another 3,790 on Saturday and some 1,571 between midnight and press time on Sunday, the Health Ministry reported.Israel now ranks No. 16 in the world for cases per a million people (604), the Coronavirus National Information and Knowledge Center, which is overseen by the IDF, showed over the weekend.The US ranked No. 1 at 14,084 cases per a million, India second (8,944) and Brazil third (8,318).Over the holiday, Israel also hit another peak: 643 people in serious condition, including 170 who were intubated on Sunday night. The death toll at press time stood at 1,236. The last Health Ministry report on September 18 showed 1,196 dead – a difference of 40 people.More than 900 of the people who died from coronavirus have died since July 1, the IDF report indicated. In July, an average of six people died per day. In September, that number jumped to 14.A report released Sunday night by researchers at Hebrew University predicted that another 1,000 to 2,000 Israelis would die of coronavirus by November 1.Gamzu told Channel 12 he expected there to be 800 patients in serious condition within the next week, a number that threatens to break the health system.Gamzu said that hospitals should cease to offer elective surgeries and other treatments like during the first wave, and instead invest their resources in opening and supporting new coronavirus wards.“We are in an emergency situation,” he stressed.Some 1,295 people are being treated in the hospital, the Health Ministry showed Sunday evening. Six of the country’s biggest hospitals reported that their coronavirus wards were full or over capacity: Hadassah Hadassah-University Medical Center in Jerusalem’s Ein Kerem (130%), Shaare Zedek Medical Center (123%), Laniado Medical Center in Netanya (120%), Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer (110%), Hadassah-University Medical Center on Mount Scopus (100%) and Kaplan Medical Center in Rehovot (100%).Some 3,157 medical personnel were in isolation, the Health Ministry showed.Gamzu admitted that the zigzagging of the government and the populism that prevented making sound decisions meant that the politicians did not stand up to their contract with the public. At the same time, he said that the public did not keep its side of the bargain either.He pointed to the Friday night dinner protest that took place on Balfour Street, of which pictures were shown of people eating side-by-side without masks on the first night of the holiday.Now is not the time,” Gamzu stressed. “They will have all year to protest.”At the Tel Aviv beachfront, hundreds of people turned out to protest against the closure on Friday.Protesting is legal according to the rules of the lockdown. However, just before the start of the holiday, the Health Ministry and the government released an outline for protests, which include people wearing masks and gathering in capsules of 20. The new rules were not being kept and police eventually broke it up.“This is a demonstration against quarantine and against corruption,” one Tel Aviv protester, Oron, told N12. “The right to demonstrate has always existed.”In a separate interview, Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis, head of public health, addressed the protesters:“I must say that as a Zionist Israeli, I find it really hard to see these protests with Israeli flags, and the people’s lack of understanding,” she told N12. “On the one hand, those people are waving Israeli flags. On the other hand, they’re doing exactly what is harmful to the country right now.”She added that it is “hard telling children in schools to stay apart, not to eat together. But I can tell that to adults. So, I tell people: Go to your jobs but avoid unnecessary gathering. Don’t eat in public cafeterias because it will eventually impact all of us.”Chief-Superintendent Gilad Bahat, head of the Police Investigations Unit, spoke to KAN. He said that the idea is not to limit the number of people who protest, but rather to spread them out over a larger area.He added that, “if people insist on not listening, the result will be an increase in infection and eventually the tightening of restrictions.”


jerusalempost--2020-09-19--Trump on choosing SCOTUS justice: 'We have this obligation, without delay'

`` We were put in this position of power and importance to make decisions for the people who so proudly elected us , the most important of which has long been considered to be the selection of United States Supreme Court Justices , '' Trump said on Twitter .
`` We have this obligation , without delay ! ''
Ginsburg , the senior liberal justice , died on Friday night at age 87 of complications from metastatic pancreatic cancer after 27 years on the court .
Her death gives Trump , who is seeking re-election on Nov. 3 , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ majority to 6-3 at a time of a gaping political divide in America .
Trump 's short list of potential nominees includes two women jurists : Amy Coney Barrett and Barbara Lagoa , according to a source close to the White House .
Democrats are still seething over the Republican Senate 's refusal to act on Democratic President Barack Obama 's Supreme Court nominee , Merrick Garland , in 2016 after conservative Justice Antonin Scalia died 10 months before that election .
McConnell in 2016 said the Senate should not act on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a stance he has since reversed .
Despite that anger , Democrats have little chance of blocking Trump 's pick .
His fellow Republicans control 53 of the Senate 's 100 seats and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , who has made confirmation of Trump 's federal judicial nominees a top priority , said the chamber would vote on any Trump nominee .
Obama himself on Saturday called on Senate Republicans to honor what he called that `` invented '' 2016 principle .
`` A basic principle of the law — and of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules with consistency , and not based on what ’ s convenient or advantageous in the moment , '' Obama said in a statement posted online .
`` The rule of law , the legitimacy of our courts , the fundamental workings of our democracy all depend on that basic principle . ''
Even before Ginsburg 's death , Trump had made public a list of potential nominees .
Barrett has generated perhaps the most interest in conservative circles .
A devout Roman Catholic , she was a legal scholar at Notre Dame @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her to the Chicago-based 7th Circuit in 2017 .
A Barrett nomination would likely ignite controversy , as her strong conservative religious views have prompted abortion-rights groups to say that if confirmed by the Republican-led U.S. Senate , she would likely vote to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide .
Lagoa has served on the 11th U.S .
Circuit Court of Appeals for less than a year after being appointed by Trump and confirmed by the Senate on an 80-15 vote .
Prior to that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in her previous position as the first Latina to serve on the Florida Supreme Court .
She previously spent more than a decade as a judge on an intermediate appeals court in Florida .
Conservative activists for years have sought to get enough votes on the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade .
During the 2016 campaign , Trump promised to appoint justices who would overturn that decision .
But the court in July , even with its conservative majority , struck down a restrictive Louisiana abortion law on a 5-4 vote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump were Neil Gorsuch in 2017 and Brett Kavanaugh in 2018 .
Kavanaugh 's confirmation process was particularly heated , as he faced accusations by a California university professor , Christine Blasey Ford , that he had sexually assaulted her in 1982 when the two were high school students in Maryland .
Kavanaugh angrily denied those accusations and was narrowly confirmed .
Republicans risk the possibility of liberals embracing more radical proposals should Trump replace Ginsburg but Democrats win November 's election , with some activists on the left suggesting even before Ginsburg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the court should be expanded to counter Trump 's appointees .
Confirmation votes could also put more pressure on incumbent Republican senators in highly competitive election races , including Maine 's Susan Collins and Arizona 's Martha McSally , at a time when Democrats are eying a chance to win control of that chamber .
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska also could play a pivotal role .
Many court-watchers expect Trump to attempt to replace Ginsburg with a woman .
One possible contender on Trump 's list is Amy Coney Barrett , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S .
Circuit Court of Appeals who was under consideration in 2018 before Trump picked Kavanaugh .

"We were put in this position of power and importance to make decisions for the people who so proudly elected us, the most important of which has long been considered to be the selection of United States Supreme Court Justices," Trump said on Twitter. "We have this obligation, without delay!"
Ginsburg, the senior liberal justice, died on Friday night at age 87 of complications from metastatic pancreatic cancer after 27 years on the court. Her death gives Trump, who is seeking re-election on Nov. 3, a chance to expand the court's conservative majority to 6-3 at a time of a gaping political divide in America.
Trump's short list of potential nominees includes two women jurists: Amy Coney Barrett and Barbara Lagoa, according to a source close to the White House.
Democrats are still seething over the Republican Senate's refusal to act on Democratic President Barack Obama's Supreme Court nominee, Merrick Garland, in 2016 after conservative Justice Antonin Scalia died 10 months before that election. McConnell in 2016 said the Senate should not act on a court nominee during an election year, a stance he has since reversed.
Despite that anger, Democrats have little chance of blocking Trump's pick. His fellow Republicans control 53 of the Senate's 100 seats and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who has made confirmation of Trump's federal judicial nominees a top priority, said the chamber would vote on any Trump nominee.
Obama himself on Saturday called on Senate Republicans to honor what he called that "invented" 2016 principle.
"A basic principle of the law — and of everyday fairness — is that we apply rules with consistency, and not based on what’s convenient or advantageous in the moment," Obama said in a statement posted online. "The rule of law, the legitimacy of our courts, the fundamental workings of our democracy all depend on that basic principle."
POTENTIAL NOMINEES
Even before Ginsburg's death, Trump had made public a list of potential nominees.
Barrett has generated perhaps the most interest in conservative circles. A devout Roman Catholic, she was a legal scholar at Notre Dame Law School in Indiana before Trump appointed her to the Chicago-based 7th Circuit in 2017. A Barrett nomination would likely ignite controversy, as her strong conservative religious views have prompted abortion-rights groups to say that if confirmed by the Republican-led U.S. Senate, she would likely vote to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide.
Lagoa has served on the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for less than a year after being appointed by Trump and confirmed by the Senate on an 80-15 vote. Prior to that she also spent less than a year in her previous position as the first Latina to serve on the Florida Supreme Court. She previously spent more than a decade as a judge on an intermediate appeals court in Florida.
Conservative activists for years have sought to get enough votes on the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. During the 2016 campaign, Trump promised to appoint justices who would overturn that decision. But the court in July, even with its conservative majority, struck down a restrictive Louisiana abortion law on a 5-4 vote.
The two justices already appointed by Trump were Neil Gorsuch in 2017 and Brett Kavanaugh in 2018. Kavanaugh's confirmation process was particularly heated, as he faced accusations by a California university professor, Christine Blasey Ford, that he had sexually assaulted her in 1982 when the two were high school students in Maryland. Kavanaugh angrily denied those accusations and was narrowly confirmed.
SENATE CHALLENGE
Republicans risk the possibility of liberals embracing more radical proposals should Trump replace Ginsburg but Democrats win November's election, with some activists on the left suggesting even before Ginsburg's death that the number of justices on the court should be expanded to counter Trump's appointees.
Confirmation votes could also put more pressure on incumbent Republican senators in highly competitive election races, including Maine's Susan Collins and Arizona's Martha McSally, at a time when Democrats are eying a chance to win control of that chamber. Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska also could play a pivotal role.
Many court-watchers expect Trump to attempt to replace Ginsburg with a woman. One possible contender on Trump's list is Amy Coney Barrett, a conservative judge on the Chicago-based 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals who was under consideration in 2018 before Trump picked Kavanaugh.
WASHINGTON - A fierce political battle shaped up over the future of the US Supreme Court on Saturday, with President Donald Trump saying he would quickly name a successor to liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg , a move that would tip the court further to the right.


jerusalempost--2020-09-19--IDF troops arrest four suspects who crossed the Gaza border with a knife

A knife was found on one of the suspects , and they were taking in for questioning .

A knife was found on one of the suspects, and they were taking in for questioning.
This is a developing story.
IDF troops arrested four suspects who crossed the border from the northern Gaza Strip into Israel on Saturday, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit reported.


jerusalempost--2020-09-19--Three coronavirus patients die at Galilee Medical Center

The deceased include a 75-year-old man from Yarka , and two residents of Karmiel , a 74-year-old man and 88-year-old @ @ @ @ @ patients are currently hospitalized in the medical center 's three coronavirus departments , 33 of @ @ @ @ @ , 25 in moderate condition and the rest are in light condition .

The deceased include a 75-year-old man from Yarka, and two residents of Karmiel, a 74-year-old man and 88-year-old woman.
Some 75 coronavirus patients are currently hospitalized in the medical center's three coronavirus departments, 33 of whom are in critical condition, 25 in moderate condition and the rest are in light condition.
Three coronavirus patients died within a few hours of each other at the Galilee Medical Center near Nahariya on Saturday.


jerusalempost--2020-09-19--UK's Labour ties with Conservatives for first time since 2019 - poll

LONDON - Britain 's opposition Labour Party has caught up with the governing Conservatives for the first time since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister in July last year , a YouGov opinion poll showed .
Data released late on Friday showed the Conservatives and Labour both on 40 % support , based on online polling of 1,618 adults conducted on Sept. 16 and Sept. 17 .
A previous YouGov poll on Sept. 9 showed the Conservatives on 42 % and Labour on 37 % .
This is the first time YouGov , one of Britain 's main polling organisations , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since May 2019 , just before Theresa May said she would resign as prime minister and while Jeremy Corbyn still led Labour .
A poll by Opinium on Aug. 30 also showed the two parties level .
Johnson became prime minister in July last year and in December won the Conservatives their largest election victory since 1987 , gaining an 80 seat majority which is likely to keep them in power until at least 2024 .
However Johnson 's popularity has fallen since December , due largely to growing public concern about his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Faced with a choice between Johnson and Labour 's new leader Keir Starmer - a former chief prosecutor who succeeded Corbyn in April - 35 % of those polled said they preferred Starmer , while 30 % favoured Johnson .
Labour begins its annual party conference this weekend , while the Conservatives hold theirs from Oct. 3-6 .

LONDON - Britain's opposition Labour Party has caught up with the governing Conservatives for the first time since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister in July last year, a YouGov opinion poll showed.
Data released late on Friday showed the Conservatives and Labour both on 40% support, based on online polling of 1,618 adults conducted on Sept. 16 and Sept. 17.
A previous YouGov poll on Sept. 9 showed the Conservatives on 42% and Labour on 37%.
This is the first time YouGov, one of Britain's main polling organisations, has shown Labour level with the Conservatives since May 2019, just before Theresa May said she would resign as prime minister and while Jeremy Corbyn still led Labour.
A poll by Opinium on Aug. 30 also showed the two parties level.
Johnson became prime minister in July last year and in December won the Conservatives their largest election victory since 1987, gaining an 80 seat majority which is likely to keep them in power until at least 2024.
However Johnson's popularity has fallen since December, due largely to growing public concern about his government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Faced with a choice between Johnson and Labour's new leader Keir Starmer - a former chief prosecutor who succeeded Corbyn in April - 35% of those polled said they preferred Starmer, while 30% favoured Johnson.
Labour begins its annual party conference this weekend, while the Conservatives hold theirs from Oct. 3-6.


jerusalempost--2020-09-20--Jaffa cafe opens in violation of lockdown and is closed, fined by police

Police immediately closed the cafe after receiving the report and fined its owner with NIS 5,000 .

Police immediately closed the cafe after receiving the report and fined its owner with NIS 5,000.
The Nisso Cafe in Jaffa opened in violation of lockdown restrictions on Sunday and was closed by police. Some 50 customers were seen sitting at the cafe before it shut down, according to Israeli media.


jerusalempost--2020-09-20--Iran's rial hits record low as tension spikes with the US

The dollar was offered for as much as 273,000 rials , up from 267,800 rials on Saturday , according to foreign exchange site Bonbast.com , which tracks the unofficial market .
Iran has dismissed the US move as `` void and illegal '' and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the Security Council on Saturday he can not take any action on the US declaration because `` there would appear to be uncertainty '' on the issue .
The three European parties to the nuclear deal - France , Britain and Germany - said in a statement on Sunday that any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sanctions `` would be incapable of legal effect '' because Washington used a mechanism agreed under a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers , which the United States quit in 2018 .
However , Trump plans to issue an executive order allowing him to impose US sanctions on anyone violating sanctions against Iran .
The Iranian foreign ministry described Washington 's efforts as `` futile , '' adding that `` the US approach is a major threat to the international peace and security and an unprecedented threat to the UN and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emphasizes that if the US , directly or with the cooperation of a number of its allies , makes any move in line with these threats , it will face a serious reaction and should account for all its dangerous consequences , ” the ministry said in a statement , without elaborating .
Washington has unilaterally reimposed sanctions on Iran since 2018 , which combined with a drop in oil prices have crippled the economy in Iran , which also has the highest COVID-19 death toll in the Middle East with 24,301 deaths @

The Iranian rial fell to a record low against the US dollar on the unofficial market on Sunday, a day after the US President Donald Trump's administration declared all United Nations sanctions on Tehran had been restored.
The dollar was offered for as much as 273,000 rials, up from 267,800 rials on Saturday, according to foreign exchange site Bonbast.com, which tracks the unofficial market.
Iran has dismissed the US move as "void and illegal" and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the Security Council on Saturday he cannot take any action on the US declaration because "there would appear to be uncertainty" on the issue.
The three European parties to the nuclear deal - France, Britain and Germany - said in a statement on Sunday that any decision or action taken to reimpose UN sanctions "would be incapable of legal effect" because Washington used a mechanism agreed under a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, which the United States quit in 2018.
However, Trump plans to issue an executive order allowing him to impose US sanctions on anyone violating sanctions against Iran.
The Iranian foreign ministry described Washington's efforts as "futile," adding that "the US approach is a major threat to the international peace and security and an unprecedented threat to the UN and the Security Council." “Iran emphasizes that if the US, directly or with the cooperation of a number of its allies, makes any move in line with these threats, it will face a serious reaction and should account for all its dangerous consequences,” the ministry said in a statement, without elaborating.
Washington has unilaterally reimposed sanctions on Iran since 2018, which combined with a drop in oil prices have crippled the economy in Iran, which also has the highest COVID-19 death toll in the Middle East with 24,301 deaths.
Iran's rial has lost about 49% of its value in 2020.


jerusalempost--2020-09-20--Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 30.71 million, death toll at 953,901

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More than 30.71 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 953,901 have died, according to a Reuters tally.Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.


jerusalempost--2020-09-20--Protesters gather in front of A-G's home, criticize submarine scandal

In June , Netanyahu 's governing coalition blocked an effort to recommend a probe of the Submarine Affair by the @ @ @ @ @ 's State Control Committee .

Protesters reportedly chanted, "Open an investigation!"
In June, Netanyahu's governing coalition blocked an effort to recommend a probe of the Submarine Affair by the State Comptroller in the Knesset's State Control Committee.
Several protesters gathered in front of Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit's residence in Petah Tikva on Sunday and demanded that he open an investigation regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's involvement in the submarine scandal, according to The Jerusalem Post's sister publication Maariv.


jerusalempost--2020-09-20--Fire breaks out at Ofakim paper factory, firefighters on the scene

Firefighters who reached the scene found a large pile of paper rolls on fire .
The blaze went out control @ @ @ @ @ factory and other facilities in the area .
Additional fire trucks have been called in @ @ @ @ @ and Beersheba stations in an attempt to limit the spread of the fire .

Firefighters who reached the scene found a large pile of paper rolls on fire. The blaze went out control and started spreading towards the factory and other facilities in the area.
Additional fire trucks have been called in from the Ashdod, Ashkelon and Beersheba stations in an attempt to limit the spread of the fire.
A large fire broke out on Sunday morning in the area of the Shaniv paper factory in Ofakim, located in southern Israel, the Israel Fire and Rescue Services reported.


jerusalempost--2020-09-20--Foreign worker found dead at Tidhar in southern Israel

Police officers were called to the scene and have opened an investigation .
From an initial examination , the Police @ @ @ @ @ that any criminal activity was involved .
The deceased was sent to the Institute of @ @ @ @ @ .

Police officers were called to the scene and have opened an investigation. From an initial examination, the Police says it does not suspect that any criminal activity was involved.
The deceased was sent to the Institute of Forensic Medicine for further examination.
The police announced on Sunday that a foreign worker from Thailand was found dead in the southern Israeli town of Tidhar.


jerusalempost--2020-09-20--Indonesia reports 3,989 new coronavirus infections, 105 deaths

Indonesia reported 3,989 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, taking the total to 244,676, data from the country's health ministry showed.The data added 105 new deaths, taking the total to 9,553, the biggest death toll in Southeast Asia.


jerusalempost--2020-09-20--Russia's new COVID cases above 6,000 for second day in a row

Russia reported 6,148 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the second straight day when the daily number of cases exceeded 6,000, taking the national tally of infections to 1,103,399.The country's coronavirus crisis center said 79 people had died of the disease in the last 24 hours, bringing the Russian death toll to 19,418.


jerusalempost--2020-09-20--Czech republic's daily count of new coronavirus cases drops to 2,046

The overall count of confirmed cases rose to 48,306 in the country of 10.7 million people .

The Czech Republic's daily count of new coronavirus cases dropped to 2,046 on Saturday, still a record number for a weekend day when fewer tests are done, data from the Health Ministry showed on Sunday.
The overall count of confirmed cases rose to 48,306 in the country of 10.7 million people.
The Czechs have been reporting new cases of the infection at one of Europe's fastest paces in recent weeks and the authorities have returned to some of the measures used in spring when the pandemic first reached the country.


jerusalempost--2020-09-20--India's coronavirus infections surge to 5.4 million

The country has posted the highest single-day caseload in the world since early August , and lags behind only the @ @ @ @ @ 6.7 million cases in terms of total infections .
A total of 1,113 people died @ @ @ @ @ 24 hours , the health ministry said , taking mortalities to 86,752 , which is @ @ @ @ @ of all cases .

India's coronavirus case tally surged to 5.4 million as it added 92,605 new infections in the last 24 hours, data from the federal health ministry showed on Sunday.
The country has posted the highest single-day caseload in the world since early August, and lags behind only the United States, which has 6.7 million cases in terms of total infections.
A total of 1,113 people died of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said, taking mortalities to 86,752, which is a relatively low 1.6% of all cases.


jerusalempost--2020-09-20--Two killed, 14 injured in shooting in Rochester, New York

Police said two people killed in a shooting at a party in Rochester , New York , early on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ .
It was unclear if any of the other 14 people shot and wounded were @ @ @ @ @ are expected to survive , said Rochester Police Capt .
Frank Umbrino at a press @ @ @ @ @ in the crush to get out of a backyard .
Umbrino added investigators believe there @ @ @ @ @ shooters , and apparently earlier there had been an argument with people who mingled in @ @ @ @ @ house parties being held nearby .
`` Obviously it is still very early in the @ @ @ @ @ .
The shooting appeared to start at a backyard party just before 12:30 a.m. , @ @ @ @ @ people running from a `` very volatile situation '' said Umbrino .
The two people @ @ @ @ @ woman , both 19 , he said .
Both died at the scene .

Police said two people killed in a shooting at a party in Rochester, New York, early on Saturday were not the intended victims.
It was unclear if any of the other 14 people shot and wounded were intended targets, but all are expected to survive, said Rochester Police Capt. Frank Umbrino at a press conference.
Others were injured in the crush to get out of a backyard.
Umbrino added investigators believe there were between three and four shooters, and apparently earlier there had been an argument with people who mingled in the crowd from two other house parties being held nearby.
"Obviously it is still very early in the investigation," he said.
The shooting appeared to start at a backyard party just before 12:30 a.m., with about 100 to 200 people running from a "very volatile situation" said Umbrino.
The two people killed were a man and woman, both 19, he said. Both died at the scene.
The wounded were being treated in hospital and their injuries were not thought to be life threatening.


jerusalempost--2020-09-21--US Senator Gardner says will vote for 'qualified' Supreme Court nominee

WASHINGTON - US Republican Senator Cory Gardner said on Monday he would vote for a `` qualified nominee '' to @ @ @ @ @ he is not in favor of waiting for the winner of the Nov. 3 presidential @ @ @ @ @ for the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg .
`` I have and will continue to @ @ @ @ @ protect our Constitution , not legislate from the bench , and uphold the law , @ @ @ @ @ statement .
`` Should a qualified nominee who meets this criteria be put forward , @ @ @ @ @ . ''

WASHINGTON - US Republican Senator Cory Gardner said on Monday he would vote for a "qualified nominee" to the Supreme Court, suggesting he is not in favor of waiting for the winner of the Nov. 3 presidential election to name a replacement for the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
"I have and will continue to support judicial nominees who will protect our Constitution, not legislate from the bench, and uphold the law," Gardner said in a statement. "Should a qualified nominee who meets this criteria be put forward, I will vote to confirm."


jerusalempost--2020-09-21--US judge orders Post Office to expedite November election mail

US District Judge Victor Marrero in Manhattan said the Postal Service must treat to the extent possible all election mail as first-class mail or priority mail express and `` shall pre-approve all overtime that has been or will be requested '' between Oct. 26 and Nov. 6 .
Marrero 's opinion said that in prior elections , including 2018 , the Postal Service typically treated election mail as first-class mail , even if it was sent at marketing mail rates .
`` Multiple managerial failures have undermined the postal employees ’ ability to fulfill their vital mission , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is `` reviewing the court ’ s decision .
There should be no doubt , however , that the Postal Service is ready and fully committed to handling expected increased volumes of Election Mail between now and the conclusion of the November 3rd election . ''
Last week , US District Judge Stanley Bastian in Yakima , Washington , issued a nationwide injunction sought by 14 states in a case against President Donald Trump , Postmaster General Louis DeJoy , and the US Postal Service over July changes to the service .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , had filed a motion for a preliminary injunction asking the court to immediately halt a `` leave mail behind '' policy that required postal trucks to leave at certain times , regardless of whether mail was loaded .
DeJoy , a Trump supporter , said in August that he would halt many of the cost-cutting changes he put in place until after the presidential election after Democrats accused him of trying to put his thumb on the scales to help Trump , which he has denied .
A surge in mail-in ballots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK - A federal judge on Monday ordered the US Postal Service to expedite all November election mail and to approve additional overtime for postal workers.
US District Judge Victor Marrero in Manhattan said the Postal Service must treat to the extent possible all election mail as first-class mail or priority mail express and "shall pre-approve all overtime that has been or will be requested" between Oct. 26 and Nov. 6.
Marrero's opinion said that in prior elections, including 2018, the Postal Service typically treated election mail as first-class mail, even if it was sent at marketing mail rates.
"Multiple managerial failures have undermined the postal employees’ ability to fulfill their vital mission," he wrote.
The Postal Service said Monday it is "reviewing the court’s decision. There should be no doubt, however, that the Postal Service is ready and fully committed to handling expected increased volumes of Election Mail between now and the conclusion of the November 3rd election."
Last week, US District Judge Stanley Bastian in Yakima, Washington, issued a nationwide injunction sought by 14 states in a case against President Donald Trump, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, and the US Postal Service over July changes to the service.
The 14 states, led by Washington, had filed a motion for a preliminary injunction asking the court to immediately halt a "leave mail behind" policy that required postal trucks to leave at certain times, regardless of whether mail was loaded.
DeJoy, a Trump supporter, said in August that he would halt many of the cost-cutting changes he put in place until after the presidential election after Democrats accused him of trying to put his thumb on the scales to help Trump, which he has denied. A surge in mail-in ballots is expected because of the coronavirus pandemic.


jerusalempost--2020-09-21--Gantz: Protests, prayers are fundamental rights

Both protests and prayers must be protected as fundamental rights , Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz said @ @ @ @ @ right to protest is a fundamental right that has to be protected , just like @ @ @ @ @ '' Gantz said in a cabinet meeting .
`` The Balfour Street protests can and @ @ @ @ @ of the law . ''
Gantz added that he trusts `` the judicial system and @ @ @ @ @ and address the issue in accordance with the approved agreement , which calls upon the @ @ @ @ @ '' of the Health Ministry .

Both protests and prayers must be protected as fundamental rights, Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz said Monday night.
"The right to protest is a fundamental right that has to be protected, just like the right to pray," Gantz said in a cabinet meeting. "The Balfour Street protests can and should continue within the boundaries of the law."


jerusalempost--2020-09-21--Yarka resident in his 60s dies of gunshot wounds

The Galilee Medical Center announced on Monday night , following a series of prolonged resuscitation operations , the death of @ @ @ @ @ 60s.According to a statement by Israel Police , the man was rushed to the hospital @ @ @ @ @ from gunshot wounds .

The Galilee Medical Center announced on Monday night, following a series of prolonged resuscitation operations, the death of a Yarka resident in his 60s.According to a statement by Israel Police, the man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, suffering from gunshot wounds.


jerusalempost--2020-09-21--Magnitude 5.9 quake strikes off Russian Siberian region of Irkutsk

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck in Russia's Siberian region of Irkutsk at on Tuesday, Russia's local emergency service said.The epicenter of the quake was some 74 km southwest of Irkutsk, a city of more than 620,000 people, the emergency service said.There were no reports of injured people or devastation, it said.


jerusalempost--2020-09-21--Chief Justice Hayut quarantined after aide diagnosed with coronavirus

Hayut currently has no symptoms and the quarantine decision was taken as a precaution according to Health Ministry guidelines .
@ @ @ @ @ last until next Wednesday and it is still unknown how this will impact the court @ @ @

Hayut currently has no symptoms and the quarantine decision was taken as a precaution according to Health Ministry guidelines.
The quarantine is expected to last until next Wednesday and it is still unknown how this will impact the court's schedule.
High Court President Esther Hayut as well as multiple members of her senior staff have entered quarantine as of Monday night due to one senior aide being infected with coronavirus.


jerusalempost--2020-09-21--Coronavirus in Israel: 2,567 test positive, nine dead

Some 2,567 people tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Monday, according to the Health Ministry.In addition, another nine people passed away due to the virus, raising the total death count due to the virus to 1,272.


jerusalempost--2020-09-21--U.S. concerned about Iran-North Korea cooperation, seeks to prevent it

The United States is concerned about Iran's cooperation with North Korea and will do whatever it can to prevent it, Elliott Abrams, Washington's envoy on Iran, said on Monday.Abrams was responding to a reporter's question on whether the United States had seen evidence that Tehran and Pyongyang had resumed cooperation on long-range missile development.He spoke shortly after the Trump administration slapped new sanctions on Iran over its nuclear and weapons programs.


jerusalempost--2020-09-21--Coronavirus in the IDF: 716 sick with coronavirus, over 12,000 quarantined

There are currently 716 IDF staff members , including active duty soldiers , reserves , and civilians employees , diagnosed @ @ @ @ @ of whom are in light condition .

There are currently 716 IDF staff members, including active duty soldiers, reserves, and civilians employees, diagnosed with the coronavirus, all of whom are in light condition.
In addition, 12,074 IDF staff members are quarantining.


jerusalempost--2020-09-21--Russia, Turkey to resume patrolling Syrian highway when situation calms

Russia and Turkey have suspended joint patrols of the M4 highway in Syria for security reasons and will resume them once the situation there calms down, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in comments published on Monday.Lavrov also said in an interview with Al Arabiya's New York bureau that a ceasefire in Libya must be reached by the parties in the conflict.Lavrov said Moscow views the possible imposition of US sanctions on Russia over its partnering with Iran as illegal, according to a transcript of the interview published on the Russian foreign ministry's website.