jerusalempost--2020-07-01--US Air Force pilot killed in F16 fighter jet crash at South Carolina base

The Lockheed-Martin F-16CM crashed at Shaw Air Force Base , about 30 miles east of Columbia , South Carolina , @ @ @ @ @ p.m. EDT , ( 0330 GMT Wednesday ) , according to a posting on the @ @ @ @ @ pilot , whose identity was not released pending notification of kin , was the only @ @ @ @ @ the Air Force said .
The cause of the crash was unknown , it said @

The Lockheed-Martin F-16CM crashed at Shaw Air Force Base, about 30 miles east of Columbia, South Carolina, on Tuesday at about 11:30 p.m. EDT, (0330 GMT Wednesday), according to a posting on the Shaw Facebook page.
The pilot, whose identity was not released pending notification of kin, was the only person aboard the jet, the Air Force said.
The cause of the crash was unknown, it said.
A US Air Force fighter jet crashed during a routine nighttime training mission in South Carolina, killing the pilot, the Air Force said on Wednesday.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--IDF soldier arrested after alleged rape and sex offenses

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A soldier from the IDF Military Intelligence Directorate was arrested after allegedly raping another soldier, according to Israeli media reports on Wednesday.The soldier is suspected of several other sex offenses as well and will remain in custody until his trial next week, according to reports.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Trump now 'fully briefed' on Russia bounty report - White House adviser

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump has now been fully briefed on a reported Russian effort to pay the Taliban to @ @ @ @ @ , White House national security adviser Robert O'Brien said on Wednesday .
O'Brien declined to @ @ @ @ @ been included in a written presidential briefing earlier this year .
`` The president 's @ @ @ @ @ O'Brien told reporters at the White House , adding , `` We do n't get @ @ @ @ @ ''

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump has now been fully briefed on a reported Russian effort to pay the Taliban to kill US soldiers in Afghanistan, White House national security adviser Robert O'Brien said on Wednesday.
O'Brien declined to say whether the information had been included in a written presidential briefing earlier this year.
"The president's been fully briefed," O'Brien told reporters at the White House, adding, "We don't get into written classified documents."


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--US forces should quit Syria immediately - Iran president

Iran would continue its support for Syria 's legal government , Rouhani said .

Iran would continue its support for Syria's legal government, Rouhani said.
The illegitimate presence of U.S. forces in Syria should end immediately, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in a video conference broadcast on Iranian state TV on Wednesday.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Former Pope Benedict's brother has died, diocese confirms

Georg Ratzinger, the brother of former Pope Benedict, has died at the age of 96, the Roman-Catholic archdiocese in the German town of Regensburg said on Wednesday, confirming earlier media reports.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Former police officer charged in Rayshard Brooks death released from jail

A Georgia County judge on Tuesday set bond for the former officer , Garrett Rolfe , 27 , at $ @ @ @ @ @ including that he has to wear an ankle monitor and obey a curfew .

The former Atlanta police officer who was charged in the June 12 death of Rayshard Brooks, touching off days of protests, has been released from jail, local television station WSBTV reported.
A Georgia County judge on Tuesday set bond for the former officer, Garrett Rolfe, 27, at $500,000 and added numerous conditions including that he has to wear an ankle monitor and obey a curfew.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 10.51 million, death toll at 510,742

More than 10.51 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 510,742 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--2020-07-01--Turkey says France ignoring UAE, Egypt violations in Libya

`` The embargo is violated every day from the Egyptian border ... and every day there are flights from the @ @ @ @ @ are questions not being asked ?
, '' the envoy Ismail Hakki Musa told a @ @ @ @ @

France's policy over Libya is "biased," turning a blind eye to violations of a U.N. arms embargo by the United Arab Emirates and Egypt to the benefit of eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar, Turkey's ambassador to Paris said on Wednesday.
"The embargo is violated every day from the Egyptian border ... and every day there are flights from the UAE to Libya. Why are questions not being asked?," the envoy Ismail Hakki Musa told a hearing of French senators.
"We think they are proceeding by selection, which strengths the support of Mr Haftar in the east."


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Philippines confirms 999 new coronavirus infections, 4 more deaths

In a bulletin , the ministry said total confirmed cases have reached 38,511 while deaths have increased to 1,270 .

The Philippines' health ministry on Wednesday reported 999 more coronavirus infections and four additional deaths.
In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed cases have reached 38,511 while deaths have increased to 1,270.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday retained partial restrictions in the capital Manila for another two weeks to contain the spread of the virus while reducing the pandemic's economic damage.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Ashkelon to open shelters amid annexation tensions

Earlier this week , Ashkelon Mayor Tomer Glam assembled emergency officials from both within and outside the municipality and directed @ @ @ @ @ possibility of an escalation and rocket fire from the Gaza Strip .
The assessment and @ @ @ @ @ intelligence assessments and declarations made by leaders of terrorist groups in Gaza .
Security officials @ @ @ @ @ high alert and the situation room of the city will be ready for a full @ @ @ @ @ do so by the mayor .
`` I trust in the Israeli government to know @ @ @ @ @ this time to terror organizations in Gaza , as was promised to us in the @ @ @ @ @ forbid , an additional round of conflict is opened against Gaza , it is on @ @ @ @ @ to be the last round , with all that entails , '' said Glam .

Earlier this week, Ashkelon Mayor Tomer Glam assembled emergency officials from both within and outside the municipality and directed them to prepare for the possibility of an escalation and rocket fire from the Gaza Strip.
The assessment and preparation was conducted based on intelligence assessments and declarations made by leaders of terrorist groups in Gaza.
Security officials in the city are on high alert and the situation room of the city will be ready for a full call up if directed to do so by the mayor.
"I trust in the Israeli government to know to give a fitting response this time to terror organizations in Gaza, as was promised to us in the past. If, G-d forbid, an additional round of conflict is opened against Gaza, it is on the government to cause this to be the last round, with all that entails," said Glam.
Amid tensions surrounding promises to annex parts of the West Bank, Ashkelon decided to open shelters in the city on Wednesday after a situation assessment with security official.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Red zone restrictions extended in Ashkelon for 24 hours

Red zone restrictions that were placed on Ashkelon due to high coronavirus infection rates in the city were extended on Wednesday for 24 hours until a final decision is made on the matter, according to Channel 13.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--IDF sends reinforcements to West Bank - report

On Wednesday , two situation assessments will be held between the IDF 's General Operations Division , intelligence division , @ @ @ @ @ concerning the situation in the Gaza Strip and West Bank .
The assessments are planned @ @ @ @ @ to annex parts of the West Bank .

On Wednesday, two situation assessments will be held between the IDF's General Operations Division, intelligence division, Central Command and Southern Command concerning the situation in the Gaza Strip and West Bank. The assessments are planned due to tensions surrounding promises to annex parts of the West Bank.
The IDF decided to send an additional brigade to the West Bank after a situation assessment and the discovery of breaches in the security fence in the West Bank, according to Walla! news. The brigade will back up the defense system in the area and help deal with illegal workers.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--For first time, Arab Tehini company openly invests in LGBTQ+ initiative

The hotline will provide information and emotional assistance to LGBTQ+ Arabs in routine and emergency situations .

The hotline will provide information and emotional assistance to LGBTQ+ Arabs in routine and emergency situations.
The Al Arz Tahini company will provide the funding for a new hotline for LGBTQ+ Arabs in Israel being developed by The Aguda - The Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel, according to KAN news. This is the first time that an Arab company has openly invested in an LGBTQ+ initiative in Israel.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Zandberg asks haredi MKs to push for police brutality investigation

Meretz MK Tamar Zandberg asked Knesset members from the haredi Shas and UTJ parties to support a proposal to form an investigative committee on police brutality on Wednesday, tweeting that "as public representatives most affected by this phenomenon, it is their duty."The tweet included a picture with text in Yiddish calling for the formation of an investigative committee. While UTJ is associated with Ashkenazi Jewry which may include Yiddish speakers, Shas is associated with Sephardi Jewry and does not include Yiddish speakers.
פניתי הבוקר לחברי הכנסת של יהדות התורה ושס בבקשה לתמוך בהצעה לוועדת חקירה לבחינת האלימות המשטרתית. כנציגי ציבור שנפגעים ביותר מהתופעה, זו חובתם pic.twitter.com/vCPZTQizJD — תמר זנדברג (@tamarzandberg) July 1, 2020
Zandberg tweeted as well that Wednesday marks a year since the killing of Ethiopian-Israeli Solomon Tekah and Palestinian Iyad al-Hallak.Tekah, 19, was killed by an off-duty police officer in June 2019 who fired at the ground after he said he felt threatened, leading to the bullet ricocheting upwards before hitting Tekah.Al-Hallak, a 32-year-old special needs student from Wadi al-Joz in east Jerusalem was shot by Border Police in May while he was on his way to school. He was unarmed.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Palestinian arrested by IDF after infiltrating from Gaza

A Palestinian was arrested on Wednesday after he infiltrated into Israel from the northern Gaza Strip, according to the IDF. The Palestinian was unarmed and, after questioning him, the IDF returned him to the Strip.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Carmiel mayor, city official enter quarantine

The head of the mayor 's office and the head of the culture , spokesperson and marketing administration Eli Sadeh @ @ @ @ @ Sadeh and Kuninsky will be tested later on Wednesday .

The head of the mayor's office and the head of the culture, spokesperson and marketing administration Eli Sadeh entered quarantine as well. Sadeh and Kuninsky will be tested later on Wednesday.
Carmiel Mayor Moshe Kuninsky entered quarantine on Wednesday after coming into contact with a confirmed coronavirus patient.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Coronavirus update: 752 new patients in last day, 56 in serious condition

YULI EDELSTEIN
The Health Ministry was expected to place several more cities under lockdown as the number of coronavirus cases surges across the country. Among the cities under consideration were Dimona, Kiryat Gat, Ashdod and Ramle, though no decisions were made at press time.On Tuesday morning, the Health Ministry reported that 721 new patients were infected in the last day – the highest number since April 2.From midnight to press time, another 469 people were diagnosed with the virus. There are currently 7,403 active patients in Israel, including 52 in serious condition, among them 24 who are intubated.Moreover, one person died, bringing the death toll to 320.“We cannot talk about mistakes or right measures,” Health Minister Yuli Edelstein said Tuesday during The Jerusalem Post’s inaugural virtual conference. “I think we will only know [if we made the right decisions] in the long run.”He admitted that Israel closed fast and opened fast, but “imagine if we stayed closed another month. Then we would not have enough funds for the Health Ministry I am heading right now.”Despite the spread of the virus, Edelstein said he does not envision a closure in Israel like the one at the end of March and in April. However, to not lock down, he said, the Health Ministry would have to be more effective at cutting the infection chain, Israelis would need to follow the ministry’s regulations, enforcement would need to be more effective, and the government would have to identify the right red zones.The Hebrew website N12 broke down some of the data that the Health Ministry provided on its website to see where most people are getting infected. According to the data, 137 people were infected on buses in the last week, 86 at supermarkets, 58 at restaurants, cafes and bakeries, 39 at malls and 32 at other stores. Another 22 were infected at pharmacies, 21 at event halls, 15 at workout centers and 11 at hospitals, among other places.The cities with the most new infections are: Arara, with 180 new patients in the last three days; Baka al-Gharbiya (150); Bnei Brak (135); Yad Binyamin (96); Lehavim (55); Hura (40); Tiberius (38); Dimona (38); Rechasim (36); and Elad (34).At the same time, more than 30 students and five teachers who work at a school in Ashdod have tested positive for the virus, as has Tel Aviv Magistrate Court Judge Dan Sa’adon.The Israel Court Spokesperson’s Unit released a statement, explaining that all those who had been to the court since June 21 were required to contact the Health Ministry and await further instructions.Edelstein said during the Post conference that in his first two weeks in his new role – a role he said he chose – he held several meetings within the ministry and with other healthcare professionals that led him to believe “there was no serious explanation why” the number of people screened for coronavirus per day could not be increased.Since then, he stepped up daily testing, screening an average of 17,000 people per day – up from less than 10,000 during the peak of the crisis by expanding the criteria for those who can be tested.Additionally, the ministry hired some 280 more medical students and paramedics to work in the Public Health Department and carry out epidemiological investigations of coronavirus patients to help break the chain of infection. But Edelstein cautioned that “if the numbers grow [too high], we cannot cut the chain, [and] then a closure is a possibility.”Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also spoke on Tuesday at the changing-of-the-guard ceremony for the director-general of the Education Ministry.“I held several consultations with the minister of health and with the National Security Council because the virus is spreading,” he said. “We see it in the world. It is spreading worldwide and, unfortunately, in Israel, too. We are calling for action: On the one hand, to stop its spread, and on the other, to allow economic activity, which I discuss with the finance minister several times per day.”His statements came a day after the government approved a list of new restrictions.Effective immediately, weddings and bar/bat mitzvahs (or similar religious events) will be limited to 250 people. All other events, including circumcision ceremonies and communal prayer, will be capped at 50 people.After July 10 and until at least July 31, weddings and bar/bat mitzvahs that take place indoors shall be limited to no more than 50% of the capacity of the venue, with no more than 100 people in attendance. Events in open spaces can continue to have 250 guests.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Tokyo confirms 67 new cases of coronavirus infection Wednesday

Tokyo confirmed 67 new cases of coronavirus infection on Wednesday, marking the highest daily tally in the Japanese capital since the state of emergency was lifted in late May, public broadcaster NHK reported.It was also the sixth straight day in which Tokyo had confirmed more than 50 cases, NHK said.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Hamas fires volley of rockets into sea amid annexation tensions - report

Wednesday is the earliest date presented by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to annex parts of the West Bank .

Wednesday is the earliest date presented by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to annex parts of the West Bank.
Hamas fired a volley of rockets into the sea overnight Tuesday, according to Palestinian reports. Palestinian media referred to the rocket fire as a "warning" against plans to annex parts of the West Bank. Israeli media reported that IDF sources denied that any rockets had been fired.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Hong Kong police makes first arrest under new national security law

Hong Kong police said on Wednesday they arrested a man holding a flag advocating for independence, the first arrest under a sweeping national security law Beijing introduced overnight.Pictures posted by police on Twitter showed the flag lying on the sidewalk in front of a man wearing a black T-shirt with "Free Hong Kong" written on it.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Haifa resident arrested for stabbing his daughter

A resident of Haifa was arrested on Tuesday night for stabbing and seriously injuring his daughter.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Foreign Minister Ashkenazi: I Don't know about annexation, ask Netanyahu

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi was asked on Army Radio about annexation on Wednesday, replying that he does not know and added "Ask [Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu.""It is unreasonable to expect annexation to happen today," Ashkenazi added, not ruling out that it is possible for Israel to implement the plan.Ashkenazi reportedly told US envoy Avi Berkowitz that US President Donald Trump's Peace Plan is a good plan, but needs to be advanced by "bringing as many partners to the table."


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 466 to 194,725 - RKI

BERLIN - The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 466 to 194,725, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Wednesday.The reported death toll rose by 12 to 8,985, the tally showed.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--US coronavirus cases rise more than 48,000 to set new daily record

The number of US COVID-19 infections has surged over the past week , with daily figures setting new records several @ @ @ @ @ , according to the tally .
Arizona , California , Florida and Texas have led @ @ @ @ @ 14 states that have reported a more than doubling of case numbers during the month @ @ @ @ @ a Reuters analysis .
The World Health Organization ( WHO ) on Wednesday warned any @ @ @ @ @ every mechanism available to combat the still raging novel coronavirus is in for a `` @ @ @ @ @ .
More than 10.6 million people have been infected globally and more than half a @ @ @ @ @ first cases were identified in China in December .
While it accounts for 4 % @ @ @ @ @ , the United States is responsible for around 25 % of all reported COVID-19 cases @ @ @

The number of US COVID-19 infections has surged over the past week, with daily figures setting new records several times in the past week, according to the tally.
Arizona, California, Florida and Texas have led the increases and were among 14 states that have reported a more than doubling of case numbers during the month of June, according to a Reuters analysis.
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday warned any nation that fails to use every mechanism available to combat the still raging novel coronavirus is in for a "long, hard" battle.
More than 10.6 million people have been infected globally and more than half a million have died since the first cases were identified in China in December.
While it accounts for 4% of the world's population, the United States is responsible for around 25% of all reported COVID-19 cases and deaths.
Coronavirus cases in the United States rose by over 48,000 on Wednesday, the biggest daily increase since the pandemic started, according to a Reuters tally.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Mexico coronavirus death toll hits 28,510, exceeding Spain

Mexico 's health ministry on Tuesday reported 5,681 new cases of coronavirus infection and 741 additional fatalities , bringing the @ @ @ @ @ 231,770 cases and 28,510 deaths .

Mexico's health ministry on Tuesday reported 5,681 new cases of coronavirus infection and 741 additional fatalities, bringing the total in the country to 231,770 cases and 28,510 deaths.
With the additional deaths, Mexico's coronavirus toll exceeded Spain's total number of fatalities from the virus, which on Wednesday was 28,363, according to a Reuters tally.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--China reports three new coronavirus cases in mainland on July 1

China on Thursday reported three new coronavirus cases in the mainland for July 1 , compared with three cases a @ @ @ @ @ authority said .
Two of the new infections were imported cases , the National Health @ @ @ @ @ , while the capital city of Beijing reported one new case .
There were no @ @ @ @ @ reported two new asymptomatic patients , down from three a day earlier .
As of @ @ @ @ @ had a total of 83,537 confirmed coronavirus cases , it said .

China on Thursday reported three new coronavirus cases in the mainland for July 1, compared with three cases a day earlier, the health authority said.
Two of the new infections were imported cases, the National Health Commission said in a statement, while the capital city of Beijing reported one new case. There were no new deaths.
China also reported two new asymptomatic patients, down from three a day earlier.
As of July 1, mainland China had a total of 83,537 confirmed coronavirus cases, it said.
China's death toll from the coronavirus remained at 4,634.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Pelosi calls for sanctions on Russia over bounty reports

US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday the United States must immediately impose sanctions on Russia over @ @ @ @ @ militants money to kill U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan .
`` We must institute sanctions against @ @ @ @ @ it right away , '' Pelosi said in an interview with MSNBC .

US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday the United States must immediately impose sanctions on Russia over reports that Moscow offered Taliban militants money to kill U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan.
"We must institute sanctions against Russia and we must do it right away," Pelosi said in an interview with MSNBC.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Brazil coronavirus death toll passes 60,000

Brazil registered 1,016 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours , bringing the total number of fatalities to 60,610 , @ @ @ @ @ on Wednesday .
Total confirmed cases rose by 45,482 to reach 1,447,523 , the second @ @ @ @ @ behind the United States .

Brazil registered 1,016 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of fatalities to 60,610, the Ministry of Health said on Wednesday.
Total confirmed cases rose by 45,482 to reach 1,447,523, the second worst outbreak in the world behind the United States.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--US House passes to put sanctions on Chinese banks over Hong Kong

The measure passed by unanimous consent.
The US House of Representatives passed legislation on Wednesday that would impose penalties on banks doing business with Chinese officials who implement a national security law cracking down on Hong Kong.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--London-based production comapny Boiler Room calls for boycott of Israel

The London-based production company Boiler Room joined the BDS movement on Wednesday and called for the boycott of Israel on Instagram."From today, Israel moves forward with the illegal annexation of occupied Palestinian land including large swathes of the West Bank. We stand firmly against this act of aggression, as part of the growing international voices calling for effective international methods to stop any annexation," the company wrote, ending the post "#freepalestine."


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Bars, restaurants close in most of California as coronavirus surges

SACRAMENTO , Calif. - Indoor activities at restaurants , movie theaters and other facilities will be banned in most of @ @ @ @ @ weeks as COVID-19 infections surge , Governor Gavin Newsom said on Wednesday .
All bars @ @ @ @ @ indoor or out , must also close in 19 counties where 70 percent of the @ @ @ @ @ .
Hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 have been soaring in the most populous U.S. state @ @ @ @ @ Day weekend and continuing to rise .
Over the past 24 hours , 110 people @ @ @ @ @ the governor said .
The order covers some of the state 's most heavily populated @ @ @ @ @ and Orange Counties , as well as the state capital , Sacramento .
It comes @ @ @ @ @ other states are also seeing a surge in cases and hospitalizations from COVID-19 .

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Indoor activities at restaurants, movie theaters and other facilities will be banned in most of California for at least three weeks as COVID-19 infections surge, Governor Gavin Newsom said on Wednesday.
All bars and brew pubs, whether indoor or out, must also close in 19 counties where 70 percent of the population live, Newsom said.
Hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 have been soaring in the most populous U.S. state, starting around the Memorial Day weekend and continuing to rise. Over the past 24 hours, 110 people have died in California, the governor said.
The order covers some of the state's most heavily populated areas, including Los Angeles and Orange Counties, as well as the state capital, Sacramento.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Netanyahu to announce a new restricted zone due to coronavirus

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene the committee of ministers via telephone, to announce a restricted zone due to the spread of coronavirus, according to Israeli media.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Turkey's total coronavirus cases rise over 200,000 - health ministry

The health ministry data showed more than 87 % of the cases have recovered .
The death toll in the @ @ @ @ @ reached 5,150 , the data showed .

The health ministry data showed more than 87% of the cases have recovered. The death toll in the country from the respiratory disease reached 5,150, the data showed.
ISTANBUL - Turkey has identified more than 200,000 coronavirus cases with 1,192 new cases diagnosed in the previous 24 hours, health ministry data showed on Wednesday.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Boston officials vote to remove statue of Lincoln and enslaved Black man

The Commission said in a joint statement with Mayor Martin Walsh that it had not yet decided on a date for the removal of `` The Emancipation Group statue , '' a replica of a statue in Washington , DC The Boston statue was installed in Park Square in 1879 .
`` After engaging in a public process , it ’ s clear that residents and visitors to Boston have been uncomfortable with this statue , and its reductive representation of the Black man ’ s role in the abolitionist movement , '' Walsh said in the statement .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ storage and then `` re-contextualize '' it `` in a new publicly accessible setting '' yet to be chosen .
The statue features Abraham Lincoln standing above a kneeling Black man , and its inscription reads `` A race set free/ and the country at peace / Lincoln / Rests from his labors . ''
The protests have revived a fierce national debate about the role of such statues in the public sphere .
Among the opponents to removing statues is President Donald Trump , who has called the effort an erasure of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Confederate statues from their public perches say they wrongly honor a racist legacy .
The Boston Art Commission heard hours of public testimony ahead of Tuesday 's vote on the fate of the `` Emancipation '' statue .
`` What I heard today is that it hurts to look at this piece , and in the Boston landscape we should not have works that bring shame to any groups of people , not only in Boston but across the entire United States , '' Boston Art Commission Vice Chair Ekua Holmes said .

The unanimous decision, by the Boston Art Commission, late on Tuesday followed a month of nationwide protests against racism that led to the toppling of Confederate monuments honoring figures from the pro-slavery side in the American Civil War.
The Commission said in a joint statement with Mayor Martin Walsh that it had not yet decided on a date for the removal of "The Emancipation Group statue," a replica of a statue in Washington, DC The Boston statue was installed in Park Square in 1879.
"After engaging in a public process, it’s clear that residents and visitors to Boston have been uncomfortable with this statue, and its reductive representation of the Black man’s role in the abolitionist movement," Walsh said in the statement.
The Commission will temporarily place the statue in storage and then "re-contextualize" it "in a new publicly accessible setting" yet to be chosen.
The statue features Abraham Lincoln standing above a kneeling Black man, and its inscription reads "A race set free/ and the country at peace / Lincoln / Rests from his labors."
In the last month, US public officials have called for the removal of statues of Confederate generals and European colonizers as anti-racism protesters have organized to topple them.
The protests have revived a fierce national debate about the role of such statues in the public sphere. Among the opponents to removing statues is President Donald Trump, who has called the effort an erasure of history and culture. Proponents of removing Confederate statues from their public perches say they wrongly honor a racist legacy.
The Boston Art Commission heard hours of public testimony ahead of Tuesday's vote on the fate of the "Emancipation" statue.
"What I heard today is that it hurts to look at this piece, and in the Boston landscape we should not have works that bring shame to any groups of people, not only in Boston but across the entire United States," Boston Art Commission Vice Chair Ekua Holmes said.
Boston officials have voted to remove "The Emancipation Group" statue depicting Abraham Lincoln and an enslaved Black man from a city square, saying its "reductive representation" of the slave made it unfit for public art.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Four Netanya residents suspected of fraud, targeting French hospitals

Four residents of Netanya were arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of committing fraud and taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Walla.The four are suspected of embezzlement and attempted fraud, while targeting hospitals and health organizations in France and presenting themselves as companies that produce medical protection equipment. They reportedly offered the non-existent equipment for hundreds of thousands of Euros, without any intention of providing the equipment.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Trump administration sends out teams to guard monuments on July 4th

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump 's administration has put special law enforcement teams in place to protect monuments it believes could be vandalized by protesters over the 4th of July holiday weekend , the Department of Homeland Security announced on Wednesday .
The announcement did not provide details on the teams ' sizes or makeup , how much the deployment cost , or how they would respond to any perceived threats .
It also did not say exactly which memorials would be guarded or whether specific threats were made .
Trump this year will view fireworks celebrating US independence at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dakota .
He has taken a hard line on removing public statues commemorating figures from history , which he has called `` beautiful , '' and has threatened to use force on protesters defacing memorials .
The executive order he signed last week on memorials established a task force of law enforcement agencies that will gauge the potential for civil unrest or destruction of federal monuments and could `` surge '' responses to possible threats , according to the department .
`` While the department respects every American ’ s right to protest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be tolerated , '' Acting Secretary Chad Wolf said in the announcement .
The police killing in Minneapolis of George Floyd , a Black man , sparked national demonstrations against racial injustice last month .
Since then states , cities and private universities and museums have begun taking down monuments and other memorials considered racist .
Many targeted statues commemorate military figures from the Confederacy , the losing side of the 1861-1865 Civil War , which seceded largely to maintain the enslavement of Black people .
Protesters have also attacked federal monuments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statue by the White House of President Andrew Jackson , a onetime slaveholder whose administration is remembered for the Trail of Tears that killed thousands of Native Americans .

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's administration has put special law enforcement teams in place to protect monuments it believes could be vandalized by protesters over the 4th of July holiday weekend, the Department of Homeland Security announced on Wednesday.
The announcement did not provide details on the teams' sizes or makeup, how much the deployment cost, or how they would respond to any perceived threats. It also did not say exactly which memorials would be guarded or whether specific threats were made.
Trump this year will view fireworks celebrating US independence at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota. He has taken a hard line on removing public statues commemorating figures from history, which he has called "beautiful," and has threatened to use force on protesters defacing memorials.
The executive order he signed last week on memorials established a task force of law enforcement agencies that will gauge the potential for civil unrest or destruction of federal monuments and could "surge" responses to possible threats, according to the department.
"While the department respects every American’s right to protest peacefully, violence and civil unrest will not be tolerated," Acting Secretary Chad Wolf said in the announcement.
The police killing in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a Black man, sparked national demonstrations against racial injustice last month. Since then states, cities and private universities and museums have begun taking down monuments and other memorials considered racist. Many targeted statues commemorate military figures from the Confederacy, the losing side of the 1861-1865 Civil War, which seceded largely to maintain the enslavement of Black people.
Protesters have also attacked federal monuments, most notably attempting to pull down a statue by the White House of President Andrew Jackson, a onetime slaveholder whose administration is remembered for the Trail of Tears that killed thousands of Native Americans.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Coronavirus: 634 new patients since midnight

At the same time as the Health Ministry reported that 868 patients were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus in one day on Wednesday, the highest number since the plague came to Israel in February, the country’s largest hospital told The Jerusalem Post it is working with an unlikely counterpart to help crack the crisis.Yoel Hareven, director of the international division and resource development at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer, said the hospital is collaborating with a group of private businesspeople from Indonesia who are interested in learning how to use new telemedicine and other technologies to support the country through COVID-19.“This is just the beginning of the connection,” he said.The relationship started from a conversation with an Indonesian journalist, who then connected the hospital to a group of businessmen working on the coronavirus issue in Indonesia, Hareven said. The businesspeople are now bringing in one of Indonesia’s largest public hospitals, he said.According to Worldometer, Indonesia has had 57,770 coronavirus cases and 2,934 deaths.Israel and Indonesia, which has the world’s largest Muslim population, have endured decades of diplomatic isolation. Since Israel’s founding, the countries have had no formal diplomatic ties, and Indonesia has frequently taken steps to oppose Israel, condemning the “occupation,” the Nation-State Law and, most recently, the US’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.Last year, a small Indonesian trade mission visited Israel, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he hoped the countries could work together. But the Southeast Asian republic said it would not consider such relations until the conflict with the Palestinians was solved.“We are mainly speaking about the technologies that we are using here at Sheba in Israel to protect our staff and not expose them to sick people,” Hareven said. This includes Sheba’s telemedicine programs, robots and other digital health innovations that were developed specifically during the coronavirus crisis.In early February, Sheba launched the first known coronavirus telemedicine program in the world.Last week, Netanyahu announced that Israeli research companies and private companies from the United Arab Emirates are working together to combat the pandemic.Hareven said he has seen no shift in the country’s eagerness to partner, despite the spike in coronavirus cases in Israel.Meanwhile, between midnight and press time on Wednesday, some 634 people tested positive for coronavirus, the Health Ministry reported. There are currently 8,271 active cases of the virus in Israel, including 58 patients who are in serious condition. Another person died, bringing the death toll to 321.However, the ministry also conducted the highest number of tests to date on Tuesday: 20,540.At the height of the outbreak in March, some 762 diagnoses were made in a single day. More tests are being conducted than before, which means the country likely will see a higher number of infected people. Of those who were tested in recent days, 4%-5% tested positive, which is considered high.“Red zone” restrictions that were placed on Ashkelon due to high coronavirus infection rates were extended on Wednesday for 24 hours until a final decision is made on the matter.Residents of Bnei Brak’s Yisrael M’salant Street entered quarantine after at least 50 people at the Beit Matityahu Yeshiva were diagnosed with coronavirus on Wednesday. “In order to prevent unnecessary risks, only residents of Yisrael M’salant Street will be allowed passage through the street,” the Bnei Brak Municipality announced.It appears that the yeshiva students were told not to be screened for the virus, N12 television reported.While there has been an improvement in the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) community regarding the wearing of masks, people are being quietly told by their rabbis not to be tested, Health Ministry senior officials told N12.“This is completely irresponsible,” one official said. “The result is simple: Avoidance will bring closure to the Torah world.”Cities that topped the list on Wednesday were Arara and Rahat in the Negev, Bnei Brak, Yad Binyamin and Baka al-Gharbiya.On Wednesday night, the Ministerial Committee on Declaring Restricted Zones named areas of Ashdod and Lod restricted zones during a late night phone meeting. The decision goes into effect on July 2 at 8:00 a.m. and runs through July 9 at the same time.Karmiel Mayor Moshe Kuninsky entered quarantine on Wednesday after encountering a confirmed coronavirus patient. The head of his office and Eli Sadeh, head of the culture, spokesperson and marketing administration, entered quarantine as well.Jerusalem Post Staff contributed to this report.


jerusalempost--2020-07-01--PA territory to enter full lockdown starting Friday due to coronavirus

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jerusalempost--2020-07-01--Pompeo says US aims to extend UN arms embargo on Iran longer than expected

WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday said the Trump administration 's aim is not to extend @ @ @ @ @ Iran for a short period of time , adding that it would do what it @ @ @ @ @ , due to expire in October , stays in place .
`` The United States @ @ @ @ @ without the consent of any other nation , to ensure that this arms embargo stays @ @ @ @ @ told reporters .

WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday said the Trump administration's aim is not to extend the UN arms embargo on Iran for a short period of time, adding that it would do what it can to ensure the embargo, due to expire in October, stays in place.
"The United States has the unambiguous right, without the consent of any other nation, to ensure that this arms embargo stays in place," Pompeo told reporters.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Britain recognizes Guaido as Venezuela president

A four-day hearing last week had been the last part of a tug-of-war over the gold and centered on which of the two rival presidents Britain now viewed as Venezuela 's legitimate leader .
High Court judge Nigel Teare handed down a judgment ruling that Britain had formally recognized Guaido as the constitutional interim President of Venezuela , and that due to the `` One Voice '' and `` Act of State '' doctrines the court is precluded from investigating the validity of Guaido 's acts .
`` It ( the High Court ) has done so on the basis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the constitution of the Republic of Venezuela and has done so since 4 February 2019 . ''
Sarosh Zaiwalla , a lawyer representing the Maduro-backed Venezuelan central bank in the case said the bank would be seeking leave of the court to appeal the judgment .
It is part of an ongoing dispute between the Venezuelan central bank ( BCV ) and the Bank of England ( BOE ) over access to the gold kept in the BOE 's underground vaults .
Maduro has says would like to sell the gold to fund @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though Western sanctions could make it a difficult task .

Britain has recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country's president, the English High Court has ruled, in a case over whether Guaido or Nicolas Maduro should control $1 billion of its gold stored in London.
A four-day hearing last week had been the last part of a tug-of-war over the gold and centered on which of the two rival presidents Britain now viewed as Venezuela's legitimate leader.
High Court judge Nigel Teare handed down a judgment ruling that Britain had formally recognized Guaido as the constitutional interim President of Venezuela, and that due to the "One Voice" and "Act of State" doctrines the court is precluded from investigating the validity of Guaido's acts.
"It (the High Court) has done so on the basis that such recognition is in accordance with the constitution of the Republic of Venezuela and has done so since 4 February 2019."
Sarosh Zaiwalla, a lawyer representing the Maduro-backed Venezuelan central bank in the case said the bank would be seeking leave of the court to appeal the judgment.
It is part of an ongoing dispute between the Venezuelan central bank (BCV) and the Bank of England (BOE) over access to the gold kept in the BOE's underground vaults.
Maduro has says would like to sell the gold to fund the country's response to COVID-19, though Western sanctions could make it a difficult task.
If the BCV's appeal is granted the accelerated pace of the case means it could go to the London Court of Appeal in the coming weeks. If that appeal were to prove successful it would then go up the Supreme Court.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Health Ministry to demand prayers up 20 people, limit restaurants to 50

The Health Ministry is expected to demand at the coronavirus cabinet meeting on Thursday that gatherings in synagogues be limited to no more than 20 people, while gatherings in bars and restaurants will be limited with up to 50 people.As of Thursday afternoon, some 966 people have tested positive for the virus in Israel, with 324 succumbing to COVID-19.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Meghan felt 'unprotected' by UK royal family while pregnant

Meghan , wife of Queen Elizabeth 's grandson Prince Harry , is suing publisher Associated Newspapers over articles its Mail on Sunday newspaper printed last year which included parts of a handwritten letter she had sent to her estranged father , Thomas Markle , in August 2018 .
Markle and his daughter have not spoken since he pulled out of appearing at her wedding to Harry in May 2018 after undergoing heart surgery and following news he had staged photos with a paparazzi photographer .
The Mail justified publishing the letter by saying five unnamed friends of Meghan , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , had put her version of events in interviews with the US magazine People .
Her legal team say it was untrue she had authorized or arranged for her friends to tell People about the letter .
`` The Claimant had become the subject of a large number of false and damaging articles by the UK tabloid media , specifically by the Defendant , which caused tremendous emotional distress and damage to her mental health , '' her lawyers said in a submission to the High Court .
`` As her friends had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they were rightly concerned for her welfare , specifically as she was pregnant , unprotected by the Institution , and prohibited from defending herself . ''
The couple is now living in Los Angeles after stepping down from royal duties at the end of March .
Harry said he had fallen out with his elder brother , Prince William , and Meghan has spoken of a lack of support when pregnant and as a new mother .
They have also said media intrusion , and what they believe are some newspapers ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is African American and father is white , were behind their decision .
The trial for Meghan 's case is not expected this year .
But in May , the judge rejected part of her claim that the paper had acted dishonestly and stoked the rift with her father .

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, felt "unprotected" by the British royal family while she was pregnant with her son Archie, according to London High Court documents filed as part of her legal action against a tabloid newspaper.
Meghan, wife of Queen Elizabeth's grandson Prince Harry, is suing publisher Associated Newspapers over articles its Mail on Sunday newspaper printed last year which included parts of a handwritten letter she had sent to her estranged father, Thomas Markle, in August 2018.
Markle and his daughter have not spoken since he pulled out of appearing at her wedding to Harry in May 2018 after undergoing heart surgery and following news he had staged photos with a paparazzi photographer.
The Mail justified publishing the letter by saying five unnamed friends of Meghan, who gave birth to Archie in May 2019, had put her version of events in interviews with the US magazine People.
Her legal team say it was untrue she had authorized or arranged for her friends to tell People about the letter.
"The Claimant had become the subject of a large number of false and damaging articles by the UK tabloid media, specifically by the Defendant, which caused tremendous emotional distress and damage to her mental health," her lawyers said in a submission to the High Court.
"As her friends had never seen her in this state before, they were rightly concerned for her welfare, specifically as she was pregnant, unprotected by the Institution, and prohibited from defending herself."
The couple is now living in Los Angeles after stepping down from royal duties at the end of March. Harry said he had fallen out with his elder brother, Prince William, and Meghan has spoken of a lack of support when pregnant and as a new mother.
They have also said media intrusion, and what they believe are some newspapers' racist coverage towards Meghan, whose mother is African American and father is white, were behind their decision.
The trial for Meghan's case is not expected this year. But in May, the judge rejected part of her claim that the paper had acted dishonestly and stoked the rift with her father.
On Wednesday, Harry said he regretted racism was "still endemic" in society in comments for The Diana Award, established in memory of his late mother, Princess Diana, who was killed in a car crash in 1997 while fleeing paparazzi.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Jerusalem Municipality website targeted by malware

The Jerusalem Municipality 's website is inaccessible as of early Thursday afternoon , with browsers showing a warning about potential @ @ @ @ @ to a warning by Google Safe Browsing , the municipality 's page `` might attempt @ @ @ @ @ may steal or delete personal information on your computer . ''

The Jerusalem Municipality's website is inaccessible as of early Thursday afternoon, with browsers showing a warning about potential malware on it.
According to a warning by Google Safe Browsing, the municipality's page "might attempt to install malicious software that may steal or delete personal information on your computer."


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Kremlin hails vote that gave Putin right to extend his rule as a triumph

Official results published on Thursday , after 100 % of ballots had been counted , showed that nearly 78 % @ @ @ @ @ changes allowing Putin to run for two more six-year terms after his current one ends @ @ @

The Kremlin on Thursday hailed as a triumph the result of a nationwide vote that handed President Vladimir Putin the right to stay in power until 2036, saying it was a testament to public trust in him.
Official results published on Thursday, after 100% of ballots had been counted, showed that nearly 78% of voters had approved constitutional changes allowing Putin to run for two more six-year terms after his current one ends in 2024.
Critics have said the vote was flawed by serious irregularities, something the authorities deny.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--In record daily jump, Indonesia reports 1,624 new coronavirus cases

This brings the total number of infections to 59,394 .
The country also reported 53 new deaths , taking cumulative @ @ @ @ @

Indonesia reported 1,624 coronavirus infections on Thursday in its biggest jump in new cases since the epidemic began, health ministry official Achmad Yurianto said.
This brings the total number of infections to 59,394.
The country also reported 53 new deaths, taking cumulative COVID-19 fatalities to 2,987.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Taiwan advises citizens to avoid Hong Kong after new law

Taiwan 's de facto consulate in Hong Kong will continue to operate , Chiu Chui-Cheng , deputy head of Taiwan @ @ @ @ @ told reporters in Taipei , describing the new law as `` the most outrageous in @ @ @

Taiwan citizens should avoid unnecessary transits through or visits to Hong Kong, Macau or mainland China after the passing of a new national security law for Hong Kong, a senior Taiwan government official said on Thursday.
Taiwan's de facto consulate in Hong Kong will continue to operate, Chiu Chui-Cheng, deputy head of Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council, told reporters in Taipei, describing the new law as "the most outrageous in history."
The law, which took effect on Wednesday, will target crimes of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces with up to life in prison, signaling a more authoritarian era for the Asian financial hub.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Russia's coronavirus case tally passes 660,000

Russia on Thursday reported 6,760 new cases of the novel coronavirus, pushing its nationwide tally to 661,165.The authorities said 147 people had died in the last 24 hours, bringing the official death toll to 9,683.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--UK will ditch travel quarantine for 75 countries, Daily Telegraph says

The British government will effectively ditch its air bridge plans and simply end the quarantine rules for those arriving from 75 countries so that people can go on holiday, The Daily Telegraph reported.The newspaper said the UK would shortly lift a ban on non-essential travel to nearly all EU destinations, the British territories including Bermuda and Gibraltar, and Turkey, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--At least 50 dead in landslide at Myanmar jade mine

The miners were collecting stones in the jade-rich Hpakant area of Kachin state when a `` muddy wave '' caused @ @ @ @ @ , the fire service said in a Facebook post .
`` Now in total 50 @ @ @ @ @ post said .
`` We are still working on the rescue process . ''

At least 50 people died on Thursday after a landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar trapped workers under a mound of refuse, the country's fire service department and an information ministry official said.
The miners were collecting stones in the jade-rich Hpakant area of Kachin state when a "muddy wave" caused by heavy rain buried them, the fire service said in a Facebook post.
"Now in total 50 dead bodies," the post said. "We are still working on the rescue process."
Deadly landslides and other accidents are common in the poorly regulated mines of Hpakant.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--India's tally of coronavirus infections crosses 600,000

The increase presents a severe challenge for India 's strained medical capacity and overburdened health system .
An easing phase @ @ @ @ @ was announced on Monday , allowing more economic activities to resume even as some densely @ @ @ @ @ lockdown .

India's coronavirus infections surpassed 600,000 on Thursday, with 17,834 deaths, as authorities battled to contain the pandemic while easing lockdown rules, officials and the health ministry said.
The increase presents a severe challenge for India's strained medical capacity and overburdened health system.
An easing phase called "Unlock 2" was announced on Monday, allowing more economic activities to resume even as some densely populated containment zones stay under lockdown.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Tokyo confirms more than 100 coronavirus cases on Thursday

The city of 14 million initially sought to hold new daily cases below 20 since Japan lifted a state of @ @ @ @ @ but its tally has consistently exceeded 50 recently .
This week , the metropolitan government @ @ @ @ @ from numerical targets and rely more on expert advice to rein in the virus and @ @ @ @ @

Tokyo confirmed more than 100 new coronavirus infection cases on Thursday, public broadcaster NHK said, the Japanese capital's highest daily tally in two months.
The city of 14 million initially sought to hold new daily cases below 20 since Japan lifted a state of emergency on May 25, but its tally has consistently exceeded 50 recently.
This week, the metropolitan government said it would move away from numerical targets and rely more on expert advice to rein in the virus and avert further economic slowdown.
Tokyo's daily count last exceeded 100 on May 2.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Coronavirus: 966 new patients in the past day, 324 dead

“We must return to the reality of restrictions in order to flatten the curve,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday as he announced new limits on events and gatherings in closed spaces. Effective Friday at 8 a.m, event halls, bars, clubs and prayer houses will be limited to 50 attendees. Any other gatherings in closed spaces will be limited to 20 people. “At the beginning of the week, we had about 450 infections a day,” Netanyahu said. “Today, we are close to 1,000.” He noted on March 31 the country had 730 new diagnoses. “At the beginning of the week, we had about 450 infections a day,” Netanyahu said. “Today, we are close to 1,000.” He noted on March 31 the country had 730 new diagnoses.
“Anyone who says, ‘But there are no serious patients’ - at first it really was that way,” but he said they have begun to infect others. “The data is sharp and clear and leaves us with no choice. We have to go back to the reality of restrictions in order to flatten the curve.“We have to change direction and now” he went on. “We know what happens when people meet, dance and sing – they infect each other, first the young and then the older ones.”The prime minister said that the number of patients in serious condition has increased by 50% in the last week.“In recent weeks, we have taken various steps to open the economy. I attach great importance to resuming economic activity in the economy. However, I emphasized that opening the economy is contingent on the health guidelines – wearing a mask, distancing and maintaining hygiene.”He did emphasize that he intends to pass an economic plan that will take care of business owners over the next six months.Health Minister Yuli Edelstein, who spoke after the prime minister, described the situation as “worrying” and explained that in all of June the hospitals treated 103 patients in serious condition. In one-and-a-half days of July, 10 are already being treated.“The virus is contagious,” he stressed, “and older people and those with preexisting conditions are catching it. This is the emergency hour.”The press conference came after Netanyahu left a meeting of the coronavirus cabinet in anger on Thursday night and warned Blue and White ministers that if they did not become more disciplined, Israel would go to an election.Netanyahu was angry at Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz for releasing a statement during the meeting about the Defense Ministry needing to take over the fight against the coronavirus.“They are engaging in petty politics,” Netanyahu said. “If it continues this way, it will lead in only one direction.”Edelstein also expressed outrage, accusing Gantz of “playing politics at the expense of the citizens of Israel.”Edelstein said he is ready to cooperate with the Home Front Command and IDF officers, whom he called “our dear partners,” but he said the authority over the fight against the coronavirus must stay under the Health Ministry.The health minister’s statement came in the aftermath of comments by Science and Technology Minister Izhar Shay, who said that had the Defense Ministry been in charge there could have been 25,000 tests a day and results within 12 hours.Health Minister Deputy Director-General Itamar Grotto called Shay’s comments “populism.” Gantz responded that “the entire operation should move to the Defense Ministry.”Gantz on Thursday held a meeting with top security officials, at which he approved the recruitment of an additional 500 reservists through July, most of them for the operation of the Home Front Command’s “coronavirus hotels,” and to help support communities that have to be locked down.He also said the army should prepare to assist the Palestinian population.Opposition leader Yair Lapid responded to the fight by saying this is what happens when there are too many ministers, and no one understands what they are responsible for. He said the current government was too disconnected from reality to be able to handle the coronavirus crisis.The coronavirus cabinet convened Thursday afternoon as Israel hit a new record Wednesday with 965 new patients diagnosed in a day – the highest numbers since the start of the pandemic.There were 9,176 active patients Thursday night, the Health Ministry reported, including 690 who tested positive since midnight. Of the patients, 65 are in serious condition.At the same time, a report by the Coronavirus National Information and Knowledge Center, which is overseen by the IDF Intelligence Corps in cooperation with the Health Ministry, showed Thursday that the number of days it is taking for infections to double is only six. Daily growth in cases stands at 13%.On May 4, when Netanyahu announced that the country was re-opening, the prime minister set three criteria that could put Israel back under lockdown: should there be 100 new daily cases of infection – excluding individuals arriving from abroad, outbreaks in retirement homes and those living in towns or cities currently defined as outbreak hot spots; should the rate of infections return to doubling itself within 10 days; or should the number of patients in serious condition reach 250.Israel has crossed all those red lines.The IDF report also showed which cities have the highest number of new cases in the last day: Bnei Brak, Lod, Bat Yam, Ashdod, Rahat, Dimona, Arara in the Negev, Kfar Kasem, Modi’in Illit, Jerusalem and Beit Illit.Late Wednesday, the Ministerial Committee on Declaring Restricted Zones named areas of Ashdod and Lod as restricted zones.Earlier during the coronavirus cabinet meeting, there was another fight over enforcement over current coronavirus directives after Tourism Minister Asaf Zamir said enforcement “was not felt.”Public Security Minister Amir Ohana responded that the facts are different and Netanyahu mocked Zamir, a former Tel Aviv deputy mayor, saying “this is not the city of Tel Aviv; it is a meeting of the cabinet.”


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Arab-Israeli becomes 322 coronavirus death in Israel

An Arab-Israeli woman from the village of Jatt in central Israel succumbed to COVID-19 , becoming Israel 's 322 death @ @ @ @ @ the Hillel Yafe Medical Center reported Thursday morning .
According to the hospital , the @ @ @ @ @ ago in critical condition .
The woman 's condition reportedly deteriorated in the last two @ @ @ @ @ eventual death .
According to the medical center , the woman was suffering from multiple @ @ @ @ @ a chronic disease .
Eight confirmed coronavirus patients are currently hospitalized in Hillel Yafe , @ @ @ @ @ critical condition .
Two additional patients are in moderate condition and the remaining four are @ @ @ @

An Arab-Israeli woman from the village of Jatt in central Israel succumbed to COVID-19, becoming Israel's 322 death from the deadly virus, the Hillel Yafe Medical Center reported Thursday morning.
According to the hospital, the 60-year-old was admitted several days ago in critical condition. The woman's condition reportedly deteriorated in the last two days, resulting in her eventual death.
According to the medical center, the woman was suffering from multiple underlying medical conditions, including a chronic disease.
Eight confirmed coronavirus patients are currently hospitalized in Hillel Yafe, two of which are in critical condition.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Central Tel Aviv road blocked by social workers protest

Some 50 roads have been blocked nationwide , according to Ynet .
According to previous reports in Israeli media , @ @ @ @ @ intervene to combat violence against the workers .
Last week , the movement organized a @ @ @ @ @ ) protest walk to Jerusalem .

Tel Aviv's central Azrieli intersection was blocked Thursday morning by social workers protesting working conditions.
Some 50 roads have been blocked nationwide, according to Ynet.
According to previous reports in Israeli media, the demonstrators demand the government intervene to combat violence against the workers.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Body of 20-year-old man found in Jerusalem forest

The body of a 20-year-old man with gunshot wounds was found in the Jerusalem forest , N12 reported Thursday morning @ @ @ @ @ details concerning the death of the young man have not been released .
The incident @ @ @ @ @

The body of a 20-year-old man with gunshot wounds was found in the Jerusalem forest, N12 reported Thursday morning.
According to N12, details concerning the death of the young man have not been released. The incident is currently under investigation.


jerusalempost--2020-07-03--Federal COVID-19 test supplies late, unsterile, Washington state says

COVID-19 testing supplies distributed by the federal government have failed quality checks and are arriving late , Washington state 's @ @ @ @ @ a letter to a senior administration official , warning of problems as cases spike .
@ @ @ @ @ the director of the Association of Public Health Laboratories also told Reuters that supplies were @ @ @ @ @ one of the core requirements necessary for controlling the spread of the novel coronavirus , @ @ @ @ @ the likelihood of transmission .
`` The nascent federal supply effort for COVID-19 testing has @ @ @ @ @ that impede our pandemic response and undermine our shared goals , '' Washington state Secretary @ @ @ @ @ in his June 30 letter to U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Brett Giroir .

COVID-19 testing supplies distributed by the federal government have failed quality checks and are arriving late, Washington state's top health official said in a letter to a senior administration official, warning of problems as cases spike.
Several state lab directors and the director of the Association of Public Health Laboratories also told Reuters that supplies were short.
Widespread testing is one of the core requirements necessary for controlling the spread of the novel coronavirus, and delays in tests raise the likelihood of transmission.
"The nascent federal supply effort for COVID-19 testing has been beset by logistical problems that impede our pandemic response and undermine our shared goals," Washington state Secretary of Health John Wiesman said in his June 30 letter to U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Brett Giroir.


jerusalempost--2020-07-03--Body of missing boy from Samaria found dead in cistern

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A boy, who had gone missing in the Samaria region, was found dead in a cistern by a unit of divers which had worked in cooperation with the Fire and Rescue Department.The cistern was approximately five meters deep.


jerusalempost--2020-07-03--Mexico posts record 6,741 new coronavirus cases

Mexico on Thursday posted a record for new coronavirus cases reported on a single day , with 6,741 more cases @ @ @ @ @ of infections to 238,511 , according to health ministry data .
The country also recorded @ @ @ @ @ its overall death toll to 29,189 .

Mexico on Thursday posted a record for new coronavirus cases reported on a single day, with 6,741 more cases, bringing its overall tally of infections to 238,511, according to health ministry data.
The country also recorded 679 additional fatalities, bringing its overall death toll to 29,189.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 10.76 million, death toll at 516,600

More than 10.76 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 516,600 have died @ @ @ @ @ tally.Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases @ @ @ @ @ December 2019 .

More than 10.76 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 516,600 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--2020-07-02--Kim Jong Un says North Korea prevented coronavirus from making inroads

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un , at an enlarged meeting of the politburo of the country ’ s ruling @ @ @ @ @ , said the North had thoroughly prevented the novel coronavirus from making inroads , state @ @ @ @ @ Friday .
He warned of `` a slight self-complacence or relaxation '' on the anti-epidemic @ @ @ @ @ `` maximum alert , '' KCNA said in a statement .

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, at an enlarged meeting of the politburo of the country’s ruling Workers Party where he presided, said the North had thoroughly prevented the novel coronavirus from making inroads, state news agency KCNA said on Friday.
He warned of "a slight self-complacence or relaxation" on the anti-epidemic front and urged to maintain "maximum alert," KCNA said in a statement.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Armed Canadian man arrested after driving into gate by PM Trudeau's house

An armed member of the Canadian military drove a truck through gates protecting an exclusive part of Ottawa where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lives on Thursday but was quickly arrested , police said .
Trudeau was not home at the time .
He and his family are based in a large house on the grounds of Rideau Hall , the residence of Governor General Julie Payette , the official representative of head of state Queen Elizabeth .
Rideau Hall sits on an 88-acre ( 0.35 square km ) wooded estate .
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police ( RCMP ) said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he smashed it through two gates at 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time ( 1030 GMT ) .
`` The armed suspect then proceeded on foot on the grounds of Rideau Hall ... where he was rapidly contained by RCMP members who were on patrol , '' it said in a statement .
`` ( He ) was apprehended shortly before 8:30 a.m. without any incident and he was brought into police custody for questioning , '' it added , saying charges were pending .
The Canadian Broadcasting Corp cited a source as saying the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ central province of Manitoba , some 2,000 km ( 1,240 miles ) east of Ottawa .
Trudeau , 48 , who is married with three children , also has access to a summer house about 22 miles ( 35 km ) northwest of Ottawa .
Payette was not at Rideau Hall when the incident occurred , police said .
Unlike the United States , where four presidents have been assassinated since 1865 , there is little history of serious violence targeting officials in Canada .
The one exception was in 1970 , when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kidnapped the Canadian province 's deputy premier and later killed him .

An armed member of the Canadian military drove a truck through gates protecting an exclusive part of Ottawa where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lives on Thursday but was quickly arrested, police said.
Trudeau was not home at the time. He and his family are based in a large house on the grounds of Rideau Hall, the residence of Governor General Julie Payette, the official representative of head of state Queen Elizabeth. Rideau Hall sits on an 88-acre (0.35 square km) wooded estate.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said the man's truck broke down after he smashed it through two gates at 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time (1030 GMT).
"The armed suspect then proceeded on foot on the grounds of Rideau Hall ... where he was rapidly contained by RCMP members who were on patrol," it said in a statement.
"(He) was apprehended shortly before 8:30 a.m. without any incident and he was brought into police custody for questioning," it added, saying charges were pending.
The Canadian Broadcasting Corp cited a source as saying the man had driven his truck from the central province of Manitoba, some 2,000 km (1,240 miles) east of Ottawa.
Trudeau, 48, who is married with three children, also has access to a summer house about 22 miles (35 km) northwest of Ottawa. Payette was not at Rideau Hall when the incident occurred, police said.
Unlike the United States, where four presidents have been assassinated since 1865, there is little history of serious violence targeting officials in Canada.
The one exception was in 1970, when a radical group seeking independence for Quebec kidnapped the Canadian province's deputy premier and later killed him.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Date set for sentencing of New Zealand mosque shooter

The sentencing hearing for an Australian man accused of killing 51 Muslim worshippers in New Zealand ’ s worst mass @ @ @ @ @ begin on Aug. 24 , the court said on Friday .
Brenton Tarrant pleaded guilty @ @ @ @ @ Christchurch High Court hearing earlier this year .
Justice Cameron Mander said the hearing is @ @ @ @ @ , but it will take as long as is necessary .

The sentencing hearing for an Australian man accused of killing 51 Muslim worshippers in New Zealand's worst mass shooting has been set to begin on Aug. 24, the court said on Friday.
Brenton Tarrant pleaded guilty earlier this year to 51 charges of murder, 40 charges of attempted murder and one charge of committing a terrorist act.
Justice Cameron Mander said the hearing is estimated to last three days, but it will take as long as is necessary.
Tarrant has been in police custody since March 15, 2019, when he was arrested and accused of using semi-automatic weapons to target Muslims attending Friday prayers at two mosques in the South Island city of Christchurch. The attack was streamed live on Facebook and cited as providing inspiration for several other attacks targeting religious groups around the world.
Tarrant had planned to fight the charges but changed his plea to guilty in March this year.
Justice Mander said arrangements will be made to allow victims and family members currently based overseas, and unable to travel to New Zealand , to view the sentencing remotely.
New Zealand borders remain shut for foreigners, and New Zealanders returning will have to stay in quarantine for 14 days, as the government looks to limit the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Tarrant's remand was extended to find a suitable date after all COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.
However, waiting for changes to border controls will likely result in a very extended period of delay, Justice Mander said.
"Finality and closure is considered by some as the best means of bringing relief to the Muslim community," he said.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--UK confirmed coronavirus death toll rises by 89 to 43,995

Including suspected cases , the toll is approaching 55,000 , according to a Reuters tally of official data sources .

Including suspected cases, the toll is approaching 55,000, according to a Reuters tally of official data sources.
The United Kingdom's death toll from confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus rose by 89 on Thursday to 43,995 from 43,906 the day before, government figures showed.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Prison warden infected with COVID-19, three inmates in quarantine

A prison warden from Ela Prison, one of the prisons in the Beersheba prison complex, is reportedly infected with coronavirus and began quarantine on Tuesday, the prison authority spokesperson said on Thursday.Three inmates and 19 staff members were required to begin quarantine after the warden was found to have the virus.Ela is able to contain 800 inmates and was originally built to function as a for-profit prison until the court ruled that it is against the law to privatize prisons. The prison authority bought the facility and is operating it.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--NBA: Nine more players test positive for COVID-19

NEW YORK - Nine more NBA players have tested positive for COVID-19, less than a week before teams are set to travel to Florida to resume the 2020 season.A total of 25 players and 10 team staff members have tested positive for the novel coronavirus since testing began on June 23, the National Basketball Association said in a statement on Thursday."Any player, coach or team staff member who tested positive will remain in self-isolation until they satisfy public health protocols for discontinuing isolation and have been cleared by a physician," the league said.NBA's teams are expected to travel on July 7 to Orlando, Florida, where the league plans to resume play on July 30, after the coronavirus outbreak put an abrupt hold on the season in March.Players, coaches and other members of staff will practice, compete and live at Walt Disney World, with daily COVID-19 testing and no fans allowed inside the so-called "bubble."The Denver Nuggets shut down their training facility over the weekend after two members of the team's travel party tested positive for COVID-19 and the New Orleans Pelicans said this week that three of their players also tested positive.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--'Very little risk' that pets can infect owners with COVID - WHO

GENEVA - There is 'very little risk' that pets can infect their owners with COVID-19, the chief scientist of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.Soumya Swaminathan, WHO chief scientist, told a Geneva news conference that felines, ferrets and "even tigers" have been infected with the disease."There is very little risk from domestic animals because there was some concern about domestic animals becoming a source of infection," she said.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--US daily coronavirus daily cases reach all-time high as death toll rises

The number of daily confirmed COVID-19 cases in the US reached a fifth consecutive all-time high on Thursday, as the CDC reported 54,357 new infections out of a total 2,679,230 cases confirmed since the beginning of the outbreak.Moreover, the number of deaths, which hasn't risen lately despite the alarming rise in number of new cases, has now begun rising, as 725 deaths were reported between Wednesday and Thursday, for a total of 128,024 deaths since the beginning of the outbreak.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Israel’s economy expected to be hit with 2,000 layoffs in hi-tech

The start-up nation is about to face an unprecedented wave of lay-offs in the hi-tech sector, reaching 2,000 unemployed people this summer, Ynet reported. Magic Leap fired 50 workers and Zerto 200 workers, while other companies reduced salaries of workers by 20%. Other layoffs are expected to take place in the insurance and banking industries.The massive layoffs are likely caused by the coronavirus.The Israel Central Bureau of Statistics reported one million jobs were cancelled in April and some lines of work, such as tourism and hotels, were nearly wiped out due to travel restrictions.El Al, one of the most iconic aviation firms in the country, is in discussion with the government over a possible rescue package and halted all flights on Wednesday.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--NIH director optimistic on coronavirus vaccine by year's end

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The US National Institutes of Health's director said on Thursday that he was optimistic that the Trump administration’s vaccine-acceleration program, Operation Warp Speed, will generate a safe and effective vaccine for COVID-19 by the year's end and can meet a target of making 300 million doses by early 2021.
"That's really a stretch goal, but it's the right goal for the American people," Dr. Francis Collins said at a hearing held by a subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Appropriations to discuss the program.
Dr. Gary Disbrow, acting director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), said that the U.S. government was trying to negotiate the lowest possible price for a vaccine. Still, he said that the country would likely have to pay more for any vaccine not developed with government funding.
BARDA has provided funds for three vaccine candidates being developed under Operation Warp Speed by Moderna Inc., Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca Plc.
NIH's Collins also said in his testimony that the United States is targeting having 1 million rapid, on-site tests per day some time around September to enable schools to reopen and sports events.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Mexico City

An earthquake registered by Mexican seismological authorities at 5.5 magnitude shook buildings in central Mexico City on Thursday a week after a major temblor hit the south of the country.There were no immediate reports of damage.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Edelstein slams calls to take COVID-19 control away from Health Ministry

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein said on Thursday that while the IDF and Home Font Command are “dear partners of ours” he thinks that calls to have the IDF and the Defense Ministry assume control on the coronavirus outbreak in the country are “engaging in politics at the expense of Israeli citizens.”Originally championed by former defense minister Naftali Bennett, the idea that the military is needed to tackle the increase of new cases had allegedly been re-surfaced by Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz.“This is not getting under the stretcher,” Edelstein said.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Goldin: We, families who lost sons, are not allowed in memorial service

Simcha Goldin, father of IDF soldier Hadar Goldin who died during 2014's Operation Protective Edge and whose remains are believed to be held in the Gaza Strip, said on Thursday that “this year, we, the bereaved families of those who died in Protective Edge, aren’t allowed into the [memorial] service under the pretext of coronavirus.”Goldin pitched a protest tent facing Mount Herzel to voice his disagreement with the official ceremony, marking six years to the operation.Tzur Goldin, the brother of Hadar, slammed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for him “not being here and not answering us,” Ynet reporter Haim Goldich tweeted.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Israeli start-up Lemonade soars 73% in US market debut

The company 's shares opened at $ 50.06 on the New York Stock Exchange , compared with their initial public offering ( IPO ) price of $ 29 .
The opening price values the company at $ 2.75 billion .
Lemonade on Wednesday raised $ 319 million after pricing its offering above an already elevated range .
The company was looking to sell its shares between $ 26 and $ 28 apiece , and had originally targeted $ 23- $ 26 per share .
The company said it has digitized the entire insurance process , replacing brokers and paperwork with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homeowners and renters in as little as 90 seconds and claim payments in three minutes .
Lemonade , which started operations in late 2016 , is part of a fast-growing fintech sub-sector called `` insurtech , '' short for insurance technology , that uses artificial intelligence and big data to disrupt existing business models , maximize efficiency and mitigate insurance risk .
( https : //reut.rs/2NPtU9A ) '' This company is a disruptor in the insurance arena , '' said Jeff Zell , senior research analyst and partner at IPO tracking firm IPO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must be viewed , in our opinion , through the lens of extensive growth in the future . ''
The company 's valuation at the opening price is well over the $ 2.1 billion it was valued at last year , after it raised $ 300 million in a funding round led by Japan 's SoftBank Group Corp and which included insurer Allianz SE and Alphabet Inc 's venture capital arm , GV .

Shares of SoftBank-backed insurance start-up Lemonade Inc surged 73% in their market debut on Thursday, capitalizing on the rebound in U.S. investor demand for new listings following the coronavirus outbreak.
The company's shares opened at $50.06 on the New York Stock Exchange, compared with their initial public offering (IPO) price of $29. The opening price values the company at $2.75 billion.
Lemonade on Wednesday raised $319 million after pricing its offering above an already elevated range. The company was looking to sell its shares between $26 and $28 apiece, and had originally targeted $23-$26 per share.
The company said it has digitized the entire insurance process, replacing brokers and paperwork with algorithms, helping it provide policies to homeowners and renters in as little as 90 seconds and claim payments in three minutes.
Lemonade, which started operations in late 2016, is part of a fast-growing fintech sub-sector called "insurtech," short for insurance technology, that uses artificial intelligence and big data to disrupt existing business models, maximize efficiency and mitigate insurance risk. (https://reut.rs/2NPtU9A)
"This company is a disruptor in the insurance arena," said Jeff Zell, senior research analyst and partner at IPO tracking firm IPO Boutique. "The valuation of Lemonade must be viewed, in our opinion, through the lens of extensive growth in the future."
The company's valuation at the opening price is well over the $2.1 billion it was valued at last year, after it raised $300 million in a funding round led by Japan's SoftBank Group Corp and which included insurer Allianz SE and Alphabet Inc's venture capital arm, GV.
SoftBank owns a 27.3% stake in Lemonade.
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Allen & Co and Barclays served as lead underwriters for the offering.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Roland-Garros tennis tournament to be held in late Sept. at 60% capacity

The Roland-Garros 2020 tennis tournament, scheduled to start on September 21 and end on October 11, announced on Wednesday that it is not expected to be postponed in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, making it the first major sporting event to be held in France since the beginning of the pandemic.In order to curb infection rates, the tournament is expected to sell around 50%-60% of available tickets, in order to maintain social distancing rules. However, the site said that more tickets may be made available if infection rates in France continue to drop.If the situation in France worsens however, the tournament will reduce the amount of viewers at the event, adding more stringent health guidelines. According to the announcement, the tournament promises to refund any tickets they may have to cancel.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Gantz: ‘Let us be radical in our unity’

Gantz: ‘Let us be radical in our unity’

Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz said on Thursday that the IDF soldiers who died during the 2014 Israel-Gaza Conflict, also known as Operation Protective Edge, which he commanded as the IDF chief of staff, left those who are alive with the task “of being worthy to them.”He addressed all parties and asked them “to walk in their light” and to “be radical in our unity.”“The state of Israel has no interests in the Gaza Strip,” he said, noting that Israel will not stop fighting until “we get back our sons who remained in Gaza," referring to Oron Shaul, Hadar Goldin, Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed.Shaul and Goldin were IDF soldiers who were killed during the 2014 conflict and it is believed their remains are being kept in the Gaza Strip to be used in a future deal in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Mengistu is an Ethiopian-Israeli who entered the Gaza Strip and is believed to be held captive there. This is also what happened to al-Sayed.Gantz went on to say that if “the other side” does not understand this, “we will make sure they understand.”


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Cameri Theater actress diagnosed with COVID-19, cast enters quarantine

One of the Cameri Theater actresses currently involved in the production of Life is a Cabaret was reportedly tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, leading to the entire cast entering quarantine, The Jerusalem Post's sister publication Maariv reported.The play is a homage to all the musicals the Cameri Theater produced in its 75-year-long history and includes hit numbers from such well-known musicals as Cabaret and Fiddler on the Roof.The theater issued a press release informing the public the show will be delayed.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--US Supreme Court declines to hear bid by Iraqis to avoid deportation

The justices let stand a lower court 's 2018 ruling that the federal judiciary lacked the authority to stop the planned deportations .
The Iraqis had argued that the US Constitution 's so-called suspension clause – relating to a person 's ability to challenge confinement by the government – empowered courts to review their claims .
The case involves approximately 1,400 Iraqis in the United States who were ordered deported years or even decades ago because of criminal convictions .
They were able to remain in the United States because Iraq had refused to repatriate them .
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The US government then conducted raids and detained hundreds of the Iraqis as part of a larger push by President Donald Trump to increase immigration enforcement .
The Iraqis , represented by the American Civil Liberties Union , sued the US government in federal court in Detroit to try to halt the deportations .
The Iraqis , many of whom are Christian , have said face likely torture and death in Iraq .
They wanted US courts to halt the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before immigration judges and present new evidence that they should be allowed to stay because they faced possible torture .
A judge in Detroit ruled for the Iraqis in 2018 , but the Cincinnati , Ohio-based 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the decision .

The US Supreme Court on Thursday declined to hear a bid by a large group of Iraqis convicted of crimes in the United States to prevent imminent deportation to their home country where they say they could face persecution and torture.
The justices let stand a lower court's 2018 ruling that the federal judiciary lacked the authority to stop the planned deportations. The Iraqis had argued that the US Constitution's so-called suspension clause – relating to a person's ability to challenge confinement by the government – empowered courts to review their claims.
The case involves approximately 1,400 Iraqis in the United States who were ordered deported years or even decades ago because of criminal convictions. They were able to remain in the United States because Iraq had refused to repatriate them. The diplomatic situation changed in 2017, however, when Iraq struck a deal with the United States to repatriate its citizens.
The US government then conducted raids and detained hundreds of the Iraqis as part of a larger push by President Donald Trump to increase immigration enforcement.
The Iraqis, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union, sued the US government in federal court in Detroit to try to halt the deportations.
The Iraqis, many of whom are Christian, have said face likely torture and death in Iraq. They wanted US courts to halt the deportations so they could reopen their cases before immigration judges and present new evidence that they should be allowed to stay because they faced possible torture.
A judge in Detroit ruled for the Iraqis in 2018, but the Cincinnati, Ohio-based 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the decision.
In another case raising similar issues, the Supreme Court on June 25 enhanced the ability of the US government to quickly deport illegal immigrants including asylum seekers with limited judicial review.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Netanyahu: We will impose limitations to stop COVID-19 outbreak

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at the Coronavirus Cabinet meeting on Thursday that “we will impose the needed minimal limitations to halt the outbreak of the plague and keep the economy.”Netanyahu also said that the government will “compensate” all those who are hurt by the restrictions and that “the cost of error” can be very steep.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Hong Kong activists discussing parliament-in-exile after China crackdown

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`` A shadow parliament can send a @ @ @ @ @ and the Hong Kong authorities that democracy need not be at the mercy of Beijing @ @ @ @ @ in London .
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Hong Kong pro-democracy activists are discussing a plan to create an unofficial parliament-in-exile to keep the flame of freedom alive and send a message to China that freedom cannot be crushed, campaigner Simon Cheng told Reuters.
Cheng, a Hong Kong citizen, worked for the British government for almost two years until he fled after he said he was beaten and tortured by China's secret police.
"A shadow parliament can send a very clear signal to Beijing and the Hong Kong authorities that democracy need not be at the mercy of Beijing," he told Reuters in London. "We want to set up non-official civic groups that surely reflect the views of the Hong Kong people."
He said that while the idea was still at an early stage, such a parliament-in-exile would support the people of Hong Kong and the pro-democracy movement there.
After Prime Minister Boris Johnson offered millions of Hong Kong residents the path to British citizenship following China's imposition of a new security law for the territory, hundreds of thousands of people would come to the United Kingdom from the former British colony, Cheng said.


jerusalempost--2020-07-02--Ashdod resident sentenced to 6 years in prison for raping stepdaughter

A resident of Ashdod was sentenced on Thursday to six years in prison for raping his stepdaughter, who was between the ages of 11 and 12 at the time of the crimes, as well as assaulting her and her little brother, The Jerusalem Post's sister publication Maariv, reported on Thursday.