jerusalempost--2020-11-26--Sudan's former PM Sadiq al-Mahdi dies of coronavirus in UAE -sources

Leading Sudanese politician and former prime minister Sadiq al-Mahdi has died in hospital in the United Arab Emirates after being @ @ @ @ @ sources said early on Thursday .
Mahdi , 84 , was Sudan 's last democratically @ @ @ @ @ overthrown in 1989 in the military coup that bought former president Omar al-Bashir to power @

KHARTOUM - Leading Sudanese politician and former prime minister Sadiq al-Mahdi died from a coronavirus infection three weeks after being hospitalised in the United Arab Emirates, according to family sources and a party statement early on Thursday.Mahdi, 84, was Sudan's last democratically elected prime minister and was overthrown in 1989 in the military coup that brought former president Omar al-Bashir to power.The moderate Umma Party was one of the largest opposition parties under Bashir, and Mahdi remained an influential figure even after Bashir was toppled in April 2019.Last month, al-Mahdi's family said he had tested positive for COVID-19, and was transferred to the UAE for treatment a few days later following a brief hospitalisation in Sudan.In a statement, the Umma Party said Mahdi would be buried on Friday morning in the city of Omdurman in Sudan Mahdi had returned to Sudan in December 2018, following a year-long self-exile, just as protests over worsening economic conditions and Bashir's rule gathered steam. His daughter Mariam Sadiq al-Mahdi, deputy leader of the Umma Party, was among those detained during the demonstrations.While a successor to the party head has not yet been announced, she has been the most visible party leader in political negotiations and the media in recent years.Opposition parties were weakened greatly under Bashir's three-decade regime, and are jostling for power with the military during Sudan's transition, making the Umma Party's continued unity crucial to maintaining the balance of power.After the military forced Bashir out from power, Mahdi pushed for a transfer to civilian rule, warning in interviews with Reuters of the risks of a counter-coup and calling for the powerful, paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to be integrated.


jerusalempost--2020-11-25--Neighborhoods in Kuseife, Hura, Reineh declared COVID-19 restricted zones

The committee also decided to extend the restrictions on Nazareth until Tuesday at 8 AM and on Isfiya until 8 @ @ @ @

The committee also decided to extend the restrictions on Nazareth until Tuesday at 8 AM and on Isfiya until 8 AM on Saturday.
Neighborhoods 42 and 43 in Kuseife in the Negev and neighborhood 1 in Hura in the Negev and the town of Reineh in northern Israel will be considered coronavirus red zones starting at 5 PM on Thursday until 5 PM on Tuesday, the Ministerial Committee on Restricted Zones decided on Wednesday evening.


jerusalempost--2020-11-25--Pope Francis remembers fellow Argentine Maradona affectionately

Maradona , who died on Wednesday at his home in Argentina after a heart attack , met the pope several @ @ @ @ @ Francis was elected in 2013 as Latin America 's first pope .
`` The pope @ @ @ @ @ of Diego Maradona , he recalls the times he met him in these past years @ @ @ @ @ is remembering him in his prayers , as he did in the past days when @ @ @ @ @ condition , '' Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said .

Pope Francis remembers soccer legend and fellow Argentine Diego Maradona with affection and is keeping him in his prayers, the Vatican said on Wednesday.
Maradona, who died on Wednesday at his home in Argentina after a heart attack, met the pope several times at the Vatican after Francis was elected in 2013 as Latin America's first pope.
"The pope was informed about the death of Diego Maradona, he recalls the times he met him in these past years with affection, and he is remembering him in his prayers, as he did in the past days when he was informed about his condition," Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said.
Francis is a lifelong fan of the Buenos Aires San Lorenzo soccer team.


jerusalempost--2020-11-25--France new COVID-19 cases surge, deaths also mount

The ministry said there had been a further 16,282 new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the last 24 hours , taking @ @ @ @ @ cases in France to 2,170,097 .
It added the death toll had risen to 50,618 @ @ @ @ @ 380 from the previous day .

France reported a new surge in confirmed COVID-19 cases over the last 24 hours along with another rise in deaths, according to data published from the country's health ministry on Wednesday.
The ministry said there had been a further 16,282 new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the last 24 hours, taking the total number of confirmed cases in France to 2,170,097.
It added the death toll had risen to 50,618 - up by more than 380 from the previous day.


jerusalempost--2020-11-25--US CDC reports 259,005 deaths from coronavirus

The CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19 , caused by a new coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ ET on Nov. 24 versus its previous report a day earlier .

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday reported 12,498,734 cases of the new coronavirus, an increase of 165,282 from its previous count, and said that the number of deaths had risen by 1,989 to 259,005.
The CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19, caused by a new coronavirus, as of 4 pm ET on Nov. 24 versus its previous report a day earlier.
The CDC figures do not necessarily reflect cases reported by individual states.


jerusalempost--2020-11-25--American woman charged with transferring money to Syria-based terrorists

Maria Bell , 53 , of Hopatcong , New Jersey , was accused in a criminal complaint of knowingly concealing her involvement in providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization , namely al-Nusra .
Bell was scheduled to appear by video conference on Wednesday afternoon before a U.S. Magistrate Judge in Newark .
Rahul Sharma , a public defender expected to represent her , declined to comment .
The U.S. Attorney 's office in Newark alleges in court filings that starting around February 2017 , Bell used mobile phone apps to communicate with , advise and facilitate money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Hay ’ at Tahrir al-Sham ( HTS ) .
An affidavit signed by FBI agent Matthew Hohmann says Bell also used encrypted apps to provide information to al-Nusra which could `` support acts of terrorism . ''
This included advice on operational security , communications and gun purchases .
When offering the militant group assistance , Hohmann alleged , Bell cited her own professional experience , including specialized firearms training she underwent while serving on active duty in the U.S. Army and the Army National Guard .
The FBI affidavit alleged that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a Nusra member with whom she had an online relationship .
It said she allegedly exchanged `` thousands of encrypted communications '' with the alleged Nusra member .
The FBI said that she planned to meet him in Turkey and sent at least 18 payments totaling $ 3,150 to his associates via wire transfer .

U.S. federal prosecutors have charged a New Jersey woman with concealing multiple efforts to transfer money to Islamist militants in Syria connected to the Nusra Front, a onetime al Qaeda affiliate based in Syria's Idlib province.
Maria Bell, 53, of Hopatcong, New Jersey, was accused in a criminal complaint of knowingly concealing her involvement in providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, namely al-Nusra.
Bell was scheduled to appear by video conference on Wednesday afternoon before a U.S. Magistrate Judge in Newark. Rahul Sharma, a public defender expected to represent her, declined to comment.
The U.S. Attorney's office in Newark alleges in court filings that starting around February 2017, Bell used mobile phone apps to communicate with, advise and facilitate money transfers, to al-Nusra, also known as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
An affidavit signed by FBI agent Matthew Hohmann says Bell also used encrypted apps to provide information to al-Nusra which could "support acts of terrorism." This included advice on operational security, communications and gun purchases.
When offering the militant group assistance, Hohmann alleged, Bell cited her own professional experience, including specialized firearms training she underwent while serving on active duty in the U.S. Army and the Army National Guard.
The FBI affidavit alleged that Bell regularly used encrypted apps to communicate with a Nusra member with whom she had an online relationship. It said she allegedly exchanged "thousands of encrypted communications" with the alleged Nusra member.
The FBI said that she planned to meet him in Turkey and sent at least 18 payments totaling $3,150 to his associates via wire transfer.


jerusalempost--2020-11-25--Britain records 18,213 new COVID-19 cases, 696 deaths

The deaths figure was the highest since May 5 .

The United Kingdom recorded 18,213 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday and 696 deaths within 28 days of a positive test for the virus, according to official data.
The deaths figure was the highest since May 5.
Tuesday's data had shown 11,299 new cases and 608 deaths.


jerusalempost--2020-11-25--Health Ministry reports 835 new coronavirus patients

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The Health Ministry reported Wednesday evening that 835 people were diagnosed with coronavirus since yesterday, out of the 59,664 people who were screened.Some 285 patients were in serious condition Wednesday night, including 110 intubated patients.The death toll rose to 2,826.


jerusalempost--2020-11-25--Grades 10-12 to return to school on Sunday, grades 7-9 to follow

Some 400,000 students in grades 10-12 will return to school on Sunday, November 29, the Education Ministry announced.According to the plan's outline, additional 423,000 students in grades 7-9 will join them the following week, on December 6.According to the outline, when in school, students will study in groups of 20 and will attend school at least twice a week.


jerusalempost--2020-11-25--US sanctions Libya's Kaniyat militia, leader

The United States unilaterally blacklisted Libya's Kaniyat militia and its leader on Wednesday after Russia prevented a UN Security Council committee from imposing sanctions last week over human rights abuses by the group.


jerusalempost--2020-11-25--US to impose fresh Iran-related sanctions on four entities

Abrams , speaking at a virtual Beirut Institute event , warned that Washington would continue to apply pressure on Iran @ @ @ @ @ the coming weeks and through December and January related to arms , weapons of mass @ @ @ @ @

The United States on Wednesday will impose Iran-related sanctions on four entities, U.S. Special Envoy for Iran Elliott Abrams said, accusing the entities in China and Russia of activities in promoting Iran's missile program.
Abrams, speaking at a virtual Beirut Institute event, warned that Washington would continue to apply pressure on Iran, with sanctions expected over the coming weeks and through December and January related to arms, weapons of mass destruction and human rights.


jerusalempost--2020-11-25--Greek-operated tanker damaged by mine at Saudi Arabian terminal

The Maltese-flagged tanker Agrari is operated by Greece 's TMS Tankers , Ambrey said .

Saudi
A Greek-operated tanker was damaged by a mine at aArabian terminal, damaging its hull, British maritime security company Ambrey said on Wednesday.The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis in Yemen on Wednesday said a commercial vessel suffered minor damage from shrapnel in what it described as a foiled terror attack, Al Arabiya reported.
The Maltese-flagged tanker Agrari is operated by Greece's TMS Tankers, Ambrey said.
TMS could not be reached for immediate comment.


jerusalempost--2020-11-25--Eli Cohen: Iran has been trying to influence Israeli public opinion

Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen said during a Knesset discussion on Wednesday that Iran is attempting to influence the protests being organized by the Black Flags movement against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Walla reported.Responding to a question by MK Ariel Kelner (Likud), Cohen confirmed that "Iran has been operating in Israel in an attempt to influence Israeli public opinion, according to intelligence officials."Cohen didn't go into details, considering "the sensitive nature of the findings," but mentioned that "Iran tried to publish content on Facebook while focusing on actual events in Israel, including photos from anti-Netanyahu protests."Facebook announced in October that it found hundreds of Facebook accounts and pages made by Iranian sources, pretending to be supporters of the protests in Israel and supporting the protest movements in Israel.


jerusalempost--2020-11-25--Netanyahu considers closing checkpoints as corona spikes in PA territories

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the relevant authorities to examine closing checkpoints to Palestinian territories as coronavirus infections spike among the Palestinian population, Israeli media reported Wednesday.This is a developing story.


jerusalempost--2020-11-25--Ministerial committee approves bills against domestic violence

The Ministerial Committee for Legislation approved a number of bills on Wednesday aimed at reducing domestic violence and helping its victims, according to Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn.A bill from MK Tamar Zandberg that limits the firing of women who are living in shelters for victims of domestic violence was approved. A similar bill by MK Karin Elharar was also approved.Another bill was approved that would remove custody of children from a parent convicted of the murder of the other parent of the children in question.


jerusalempost--2020-11-25--Erdogan to Putin: Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire efforts could include others

Turkey 's President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday he discussed in a phone call with Russia 's Vladimir Putin the @ @ @ @ @ maintain the Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire to include other regional countries .
The ceasefire signed on Nov. @ @ @ @ @ and around Nagorno-Karabakh , internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan but populated by ethnic Armenians @ @ @ @ @ in the region since the 1990s .
Turkey and Russia agreed to set up a @ @ @ @ @ to monitor the ceasefire and Turkish parliament passed a troop deployment bill to send military @ @

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday he discussed in a phone call with Russia's Vladimir Putin the possibility of expanding efforts to maintain the Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire to include other regional countries.
The ceasefire signed on Nov. 10 halted military action in and around Nagorno-Karabakh, internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan but populated by ethnic Armenians, after the worst fighting in the region since the 1990s.
Turkey and Russia agreed to set up a joint center in the region to monitor the ceasefire and Turkish parliament passed a troop deployment bill to send military observers.


jerusalempost--2020-11-25--Russia says it thwarted Islamic State attacks in Moscow region, detains one

Russia 's Federal Security Service said on Wednesday it had thwarted `` terror '' attacks planned by Islamic State in @ @ @ @ @ and breaking up a militant cell , the RIA news agency said .
Security officers @ @ @ @ @ a home-made bomb , the FSB was quoted as saying .

Russia's Federal Security Service said on Wednesday it had thwarted "terror" attacks planned by Islamic State in the Moscow region, uncovering and breaking up a militant cell, the RIA news agency said.
Security officers detained one person and seized a home-made bomb, the FSB was quoted as saying.


jerusalempost--2020-11-25--Pompeo says US State Department transition process begun

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday indicated that the State Department has begun the transition process after the @ @ @ @ @ ) , the federal agency that must sign off on presidential transitions , on Monday @ @ @ @ @ could formally begin the hand-over .
`` Today we began the process to see what @ @ @ @ @ , and will do everything that 's required by law .
We 'll make this @ @ @ @ @ in an interview with Fox News .

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday indicated that the State Department has begun the transition process after the General Services Administration (GSA), the federal agency that must sign off on presidential transitions, on Monday told President-elect Joe Biden he could formally begin the hand-over.
"Today we began the process to see what the GSA's decision was, and will do everything that's required by law. We'll make this work," Pompeo said in an interview with Fox News.


jerusalempost--2020-11-25--Coronavirus in Israel: 832 new cases on Tuesday

There were 832 new coronavirus cases in Israel on Tuesday the Health Ministry announced Wednesday morning.The Health Ministry also announced they conducted 59,488 tests - around 1.4% of tests returned a positive result. Some 268 of current patients are in serious condition, with 120 intubated. The death toll is 2,822.


jerusalempost--2020-11-25--Alleged Israeli strike reported in southern Syria - Syrian state news

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jerusalempost--2020-11-24--CDC may soon shorten COVID-19 quarantine period

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may soon shorten the length of self-quarantine period after potential exposure to @ @ @ @ @ official said on Tuesday .
`` Let me confirm that we are constantly reviewing the @ @ @ @ @ to have evidence that a shorter quarantine complemented by tests might be able to shorten @ @ @ @ @ days to shorter days , '' a top U.S. health official said on a Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ that the decision to change the guidance is not final and experts are still reviewing @ @ @ @ @ a change would not put people at risk .
The U.S. government has been criticized @ @ @ @ @ officials for being slow to ramp up COVID-19 testing .
It has also distributed nearly @ @ @ @ @ million rapid tests it agreed to acquire from Abbott Laboratories earlier this year , the @ @ @ @ @ deaths due to coronavirus reached nearly 259,000 on Tuesday with over 12.5 million cases .

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may soon shorten the length of self-quarantine period after potential exposure to the coronavirus, a top official said on Tuesday.
Health authorities currently recommend a 14-day quarantine in order to curb transmission of the virus but an official said Tuesday that there is evidence that the period could be shortened if patients are tested for the virus during their quarantine.
"Let me confirm that we are constantly reviewing the evidence and we are starting to have evidence that a shorter quarantine complemented by tests might be able to shorten that quarantine period from 14 days to shorter days," a top U.S. health official said on a Tuesday press call.
He added that the decision to change the guidance is not final and experts are still reviewing data to make sure such a change would not put people at risk.
The U.S. government has been criticized by experts and public health officials for being slow to ramp up COVID-19 testing.
It has also distributed nearly 40 million out of 150 million rapid tests it agreed to acquire from Abbott Laboratories earlier this year, the officials said.
New coronavirus cases in the United States are averaging nearly 172,000 a day and have exceeded 100,000 since early November, according to a Reuters tally.


jerusalempost--2020-11-24--White House approves intelligence brief for Biden

The White House has given approval for President-elect Joe Biden to receive the President 's Daily Brief , the collection @ @ @ @ @ for the president , an administration official said on Tuesday .
The decision means Biden @ @ @ @ @ latest intelligence about major national security threats around the globe .

The White House has given approval for President-elect Joe Biden to receive the President's Daily Brief, the collection of classified intelligence reports prepared for the president, an administration official said on Tuesday.
The decision means Biden will have access to the latest intelligence about major national security threats around the globe.


jerusalempost--2020-11-24--Nahariya area Businessman arrested on suspicion of raping 16-year-old girl

A businessman in his 40s from the Nahariya area in northern Israel was arrested and questioned on Tuesday on suspicion @ @ @ @ @ also suspect the man may have provided the girl with drugs beforehand .

A businessman in his 40s from the Nahariya area in northern Israel was arrested and questioned on Tuesday on suspicion of raping a 16-year-old girl.Police also suspect the man may have provided the girl with drugs beforehand.


jerusalempost--2020-11-24--Edelstein, Regev agree to open outdoor markets in coming days - report

Schools, malls, museums and marketplaces will all begin to open in the coming days and weeks, after ministers voted overnight Monday to continue opening up the country.The decisions were made the night before the Health Ministry reported the largest number of new daily cases in more than a month: 949 – 1.8% of those screened. There were 278 people in serious condition, including 115 who were intubated. The death toll stood at 2,821.The cabinet agreed to return all students living in green or yellow cities to their classrooms. High school students in grades 10 through 12 will return to school this Sunday and middle schoolers in grades seven through nine will go back a week later, on December 6.As part of the deal struck at the meeting, regular testing of teachers and students will be implemented. Also, it was agreed that there would be a month’s freeze on opening up additional parts of the economy, aside from a few pilot programs.“Principals and teachers are prepared to open the various educational institutions and, together with the health authorities, we will increase the scope of tests for students and teaching staff in order to maintain health,” Education Minister Yoav Gallant wrote on Facebook early Tuesday. “To you, our dearest students, all that remains is to pack your school bag.”The cabinet also approved running a pilot program to reopen malls, the regulations for which were approved on Tuesday.“The pilot will be launched to open 15 malls for seven days in preparation for opening all the malls in Israel,” Finance Minister Israel Katz tweeted early Tuesday in explanation.Later in the day, Health Minister Yuli Edelstein and Transportation Minister Miri Regev reportedly agreed to authorize the opening of outdoor markets, as well. Also, Edelstein and Culture and Sport Minister Chili Tropper reportedly agreed to a plan to authorize the opening of a handful of major museums in the coming days. Among the museums slated to open are the Israel Museum in Jerusalem and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.Fifth- and sixth-graders returned to their classrooms on Tuesday. Edelstein greeted students at a school in Givat Shmuel.“Coming to school and seeing that, after a long break, children in fifth and sixth grades return to school is definitely heartwarming,” the minister said. “What supports this joy is seeing the tests being done here and the parents’ personal consent that each of their boys and girls be tested. We have not seen one student cry.”He said that “the virus does not take into account our priorities, it affects everyone. Therefore, when too many things are opened at once – the disease also reaches schools and travels across the city, and the end we already know.”Edelstein said the cabinet finally made a decision that reflects the “correct priorities” by opening schools above all else.So far, reports by health officials have shown that the opening of preschools and elementary schools has not led to a spike in infection. However, the same officials have said that caution would need to be exercised as older kids go to school.Speaking Monday with The Jerusalem Post’s sister publication, Maariv, Health Ministry director-general Chezy Levy said that “returning to school, especially the older ages, could be contagious.” But he said that the danger was outweighed by the “higher value” of educating the country’s youth.The ministerial committee on declaring restricted zones approved late Monday a decision to place two more Arab towns under lockdown: Majd el-Kurum and Kfar Manda. It also put Nazareth and Isfahan under lockdown until November 26 and extended the closures on Kalansuwa and Bukata until November 27.According to data presented at the cabinet meeting by the National Security Council, nearly 47% of all new infections in Israel in the past week were within Arab society. Similarly, 60% of all infections among school children are within that sector.The ministers will discuss new digital surveillance tracking, possible new restrictions to reduce infection, increasing fines and efforts needed to prepare the public for coronavirus vaccination at their next cabinet meeting, a statement disseminated Tuesday morning by the Prime Minister’s Office said.


jerusalempost--2020-11-24--Edelstein, Tropper agree to open museums in coming days


jerusalempost--2020-11-24--Two suspects cross fence from Gaza into Israel, get caught by IDF forces

No weapons were seized from the suspects and they are currently being questioned by IDF forces .

No weapons were seized from the suspects and they are currently being questioned by IDF forces.
IDF fighters apprehended two suspects who crossed the perimeter fence near the southern Gaza Strip into Israeli territory on Tuesday evening, the IDF spokesperson reported.


jerusalempost--2020-11-24--Pennsylvania finalizes US election results for Biden -governor

Pennsylvania has certified its Nov. 3 election results, finalizing Democrat Joe Biden as winner of the U.S. presidential contest, the state's governor said on Tuesday, cementing Biden's victory in the key political battleground state."Today @PAStateDept certified the results of the November 3 election in Pennsylvania for president and vice president of the United States. As required by federal law, I’ve signed the Certificate of Ascertainment for the slate of electors for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris," Governor Tom Wolf wrote in on Twitter.


jerusalempost--2020-11-24--Saudi tells UN that Houthis to blame for Aramco attack

Saudi Arabia told the UN Security Council that Yemen's Houthi group were to blame for a missile attack on a petroleum products distribution plant in Jeddah on Monday, urging the 15-member body to "stop the threat" to global energy security, Yemen's political process and regional security."It has been identified that the Houthis militia backed by Iran is responsible for the terrorist attack," Saudi U.N. Ambassador Abdallah Al-Mouallimi wrote in a letter to the council late on Monday that was seen by Reuters.He also said Saudi Arabia would "spare no efforts" to protect its territory and citizens.


jerusalempost--2020-11-26--Krayot resident arrested on suspicion of raping his daughter for years

A resident of the Krayot in his 50s was arrested last night on suspicion of raping his daughter for several years. Police opened an investigation, upon receiving a complaint at the Zevulun police station regarding suspicion of rape within the family.The police wanted to extend his detention in the Magistrate's Court in the Krayot, which ruled that his detention would be extended by four days.


jerusalempost--2020-11-26--French PM: Only 30 people in places of worship for now

PARIS - French Prime Minister Jean Castex confirmed on Thursday places of religious worship could only welcome 30 people for now, whatever their size, but added this measure could progressively evolve.When French President Emmanuel Macron mentioned the 30-figure on Tuesday, Catholic authorities complained it was not adapted to the vast variety of the size of churches.


jerusalempost--2020-11-26--China: lodged stern representations with US over Iran-related sanctions

BEIJING - China said on Thursday it has lodged stern representations with the United States after Washington announced fresh Iran-related sanctions on four entities.China urged the United States to correct its mistakes, foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a news briefing.The United States will impose the sanctions on four entities on Wednesday, U.S. Special Envoy for Iran Elliott Abrams said, accusing the entities in China and Russia of activities in promoting Iran’s missile program.


jerusalempost--2020-11-26--Coronavirus in Israel: 1,069 new cases on Wednesday

There were 1,069 new coronavirus cases in Israel on Wednesday, the Health Ministry reported Thursday morning.Of those, 282 are in serious condition, with 122 intubated.The death toll stands at 2,826.


jerusalempost--2020-11-26--Biden considering former Obama national security advisor Donilon for CIA

Democratic President-elect Joe Biden is considering naming Tom Donilon , a veteran diplomat and national security advisor to former President Barack Obama , as director of the CIA , a person familiar with the situation said on Wednesday .
The CIA position could be one of the most challenging in Biden 's administration after four years of Republican President Donald Trump accusing the agency of being part of a `` Deep State '' conspiracy seeking to undermine his presidency .
Donilon 's consideration was first reported by Politico .
Biden , who takes office on Jan. 20 , is also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who was the CIA 's deputy director and acting director of the agency twice under Obama .
Biden , an integral part of Obama 's national security team during his eight years as vice president , would have worked closely with both men .
He has already picked other Obama administration veterans for major national security posts , including Antony Blinken , a former deputy secretary of state , for secretary of state , and Avril Haines , a deputy at the CIA under Obama , to be director of national intelligence .

Democratic President-elect Joe Biden is considering naming Tom Donilon, a veteran diplomat and national security advisor to former President Barack Obama, as director of the CIA, a person familiar with the situation said on Wednesday.
The CIA position could be one of the most challenging in Biden's administration after four years of Republican President Donald Trump accusing the agency of being part of a "Deep State" conspiracy seeking to undermine his presidency.
Donilon's consideration was first reported by Politico.
Biden, who takes office on Jan. 20, is also said to be considering Michael Morell, who was the CIA's deputy director and acting director of the agency twice under Obama.
Biden, an integral part of Obama's national security team during his eight years as vice president, would have worked closely with both men.
He has already picked other Obama administration veterans for major national security posts, including Antony Blinken, a former deputy secretary of state, for secretary of state, and Avril Haines, a deputy at the CIA under Obama, to be director of national intelligence.


jerusalempost--2020-11-27--Nine additional malls to open on Friday morning

In a lottery held on Thursday night , nine more malls were selected to participate in the pilot : The @ @ @ @ @ announced are Azrieli Ayalon in Tel Aviv , Azrieli Haifa , Azrieli Jerusalem , Ofer @ @ @ @ @ , Ofer Grand Canyon Mall Beersheba and Ofer Kiryon in Kiryat Bialik .
Big Fashion @ @ @ @ @ Jerusalem , Arad Mall , Em Haderech on route 4 , Seven Stars Mall Herzliya @ @ @ @ @ Hasharon , Lev Hamifratz Haifa , Arena Nahariya , and Nof Hagalil Mall.The malls which @ @ @ @ @ Azrieli Ayalon in Tel Aviv , Azrieli Haifa , Azrieli Jerusalem , Ofer Grand Mall @ @ @ @ @ Grand Canyon Mall Beersheba and Ofer Kiryon in Kiryat Bialik .

Long lines formed as Israelis look to find Black Friday bargains, November 27, 2020 (Credit: Avshalom Sassoni/Maariv)
Malls have generally been shut since Israel first entered lockdown in March so shoppers took advantage of their reopening, November 27, 2020 (Credit: Avshalom Sassoni/Maariv)
Health Minister Yuli Edelstein instructed Health Ministry director-general Prof. Hezi Levy and coronavirus commissioner Nachman Ash to hold a professional discussion on Saturday night regarding an outline of the opening on malls.
The discussion came in light of the significant crowding in malls in addition to rising coronavirus morbidity rates. Prof. Nachman and Prof. Levy will lay their conclusions on Edelstein's desk by the end of the next week, followed by Edelstein will formulate his position on the outline.
In a lottery held on Thurday night, nine more malls were selected to participate in the pilot: Big Fashion Beit Shemesh; Center 1 Jerusalem; Arad Mall, Em Haderech on route 4; Seven Stars Mall Herzliya; Sharonim Mall in Hod Hasharon; Lev Hamifratz, Haifa; Arena Nahariya; and Nof Hagalil Mall.The malls which were announced earlier in the week were Azrieli Ayalon in Tel Aviv, Azrieli Haifa, Azrieli Jerusalem, Ofer Grand Mall in Petah Tikva, Ofer Grand Canyon Mall Beersheba and Ofer Kiryon in Kiryat Bialik.Malls have generally been shut since Israel first entered lockdown at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in March.The additional openings come as coronavirus numbers rose in Israel for the second day in a row. There were 1,072 new coronavirus cases in Israel on Thursday the Health Ministry announced Friday morning. This follows 1,069 new cases on Wednesday.The ministry also announced they conducted 53,667 tests on Thursday - around 2% of tests returned a positive result. Some 275 of current patients are in serious condition, with 117 intubated. The death toll is 2,834.


jerusalempost--2020-11-27--Trump says coronavirus vaccine deliveries to begin next week

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that delivery of the coronavirus vaccine would begin next week and the week @ @ @ @ @ troops overseas via video link to mark the Thanksgiving holiday , Trump said the vaccine @ @ @ @ @ front-line workers , medical personnel and senior citizens .

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that delivery of the coronavirus vaccine would begin next week and the week after.
Speaking to US troops overseas via video link to mark the Thanksgiving holiday, Trump said the vaccine would initially be send to front-line workers, medical personnel and senior citizens.


jerusalempost--2020-11-27--Coronavirus cabinet approves tenth-twelfth grade to reopen on Sunday

Israel 's coronavirus cabinet in a teleconference vote on Thursday evening approved the regulations for the opening of tenth-twelfth grades @ @ @ @ @ and yellow cities starting this coming Sunday .
According to the outlined reopening plan , @ @ @ @ @ reopen a week later .

Israel's coronavirus cabinet in a teleconference vote on Thursday evening approved the regulations for the opening of tenth-twelfth grades for high schools in green and yellow cities starting this coming Sunday.
According to the outlined reopening plan, middle schools are expected to reopen a week later.


jerusalempost--2020-11-26--PA foreign min. calls on new US leadership to intervene in peace process

Palestinian Authority foreign minister Riyad al-Maliki said on Thursday that the PA has dispatched a message to the new leadership in the US and to several European countries, and has stated that it is ready to renegotiate the two state-solution with Israel, Ynet reported."We call upon the new American leadership to intervene, as no progress in the peace process in the Middle East can be made without the US," al-Maliki stated.


jerusalempost--2020-11-26--Coronavirus patients from Cyprus to be treated at Hadassah - report

Coronavirus patients from Cyprus will arrive at the Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem for medical treatment, according to an initial report by Israel Hayom.


jerusalempost--2020-11-26--Saudi launches digital cooperation organization with Middle East neighbors

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and a group of Middle Eastern countries have launched a new organization to accelerate the growth of the digital economy, a statement from the Saudi Communications Ministry said on Thursday.The group, to be known as the Digital Cooperation Organization, also includes Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait, the statement said.


jerusalempost--2020-11-26--Israeli accidentally enters Palestinian town, held by PA police

Palestinian police officers arrested on Thursday an Israeli who accidentally entered the Palestinian town of Biddya in the West Bank, N12 reported.The Palestinian officers reportedly refused to release him and moved him to a police station at the town of Salfit.Officials from the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) reached out to the Palestinian security services and coordinated his release.He was handed over to the IDF shortly after and has reportedly returned home safely.


jerusalempost--2020-11-26--Education Min. reports 1,792 active coronavirus cases in students

The Education Ministry reported on Thursday afternoon the numbers of infected students in the education system.According to the data, out of 512,555 kindergarten children, 287 tested positive for the virus, making up 3.05% of all patients in the population, lower than their share in the general population of 5.61%.In Primary Education, out of 1,072,301 students, 805 students tested positive, making up 8.55% of all patients in the population, also lower than their share in the general population of 11.74%.In middle schools and high schools, out of 805,779 students, 700 students were found to be ill, making up 7.43% of all patients in the general population, narrowly lower than their share in the population, 8.82%.In total, the ministry reported 1,792 active coronavirus cases in students, along with another 496 active cases which have been found in teaching staff across the country.Some 27 schools out of approximately 5,000 nationwide are currently closed due to high morbidity rates.


jerusalempost--2020-11-27--Kochavi meets with former IDF chiefs of staff to discuss challenges

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi met with former IDF chiefs of staff on Friday for a meeting about operational challenges and current major IDF activities, the IDF announced via Twitter.
הרמטכ״ל, רב אלוף אביב כוכבי, נפגש היום עם הרמטכ״לים הקודמים לשיחת עדכון על האתגרים המבצעיים ועיקרי העשייה בצה״ל — צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) November 27, 2020


jerusalempost--2020-11-27--Russia to vaccinate armed forces against COVID-19

Russia plans to vaccinate more than 400,000 military personnel against COVID-19 , Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday , as authorities reported a record 27,543 new coronavirus cases .
Russia , which is working on several vaccines against the virus , has seen a surge in infections since September but authorities have resisted imposing lockdowns , relying instead on targeted measures in certain regions .
Indian pharmaceutical company Hetero will manufacture more than 100 million doses of Russia 's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine per year under the terms of a deal with Russia 's RDIF sovereign wealth fund unveiled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , developing EpiVacCorona , Russia 's second COVID-19 vaccine , said immunity would not be lifelong and that additional vaccinations would be required 6-10 months after the first two shots , and then once every three years .
The Vector Institute was ready to produce up to five million doses of its vaccine per year , Alexander Ryzhikov , head of the institute 's zoonotic infections and influenza department , said on Friday .
Shoigu said 2,500 military personnel had been vaccinated against COVID-19 already , with the total expected to reach 80,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news agencies cited him as saying .
In Moscow , between 1,500 and 1,700 patients were being hospitalized with the virus every day , said Deputy Mayor Anastasia Rakova .
`` The situation with coronavirus in Moscow remains very tense , today we have recorded a so-called new anti-record , '' news agencies quoted Rakova as saying , as infections in the capital surged to a record high 7,918 .
Despite the increase , Rakova said there were still around 5,000 hospital beds available and that 12 additional computerized tomography ( CT ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24-hour assistance to patients .
With 2,215,533 infections , Russia has the fourth-largest number of COVID-19 cases in the world behind the United States , India and Brazil .
It has recorded 38,558 deaths related to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic .

Russia plans to vaccinate more than 400,000 military personnel against COVID-19, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday, as authorities reported a record 27,543 new coronavirus cases.
Russia, which is working on several vaccines against the virus, has seen a surge in infections since September but authorities have resisted imposing lockdowns, relying instead on targeted measures in certain regions.
Indian pharmaceutical company Hetero will manufacture more than 100 million doses of Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine per year under the terms of a deal with Russia's RDIF sovereign wealth fund unveiled on Friday.
Siberia's Vector Institute, developing EpiVacCorona, Russia's second COVID-19 vaccine, said immunity would not be lifelong and that additional vaccinations would be required 6-10 months after the first two shots, and then once every three years.
The Vector Institute was ready to produce up to five million doses of its vaccine per year, Alexander Ryzhikov, head of the institute's zoonotic infections and influenza department, said on Friday.
Shoigu said 2,500 military personnel had been vaccinated against COVID-19 already, with the total expected to reach 80,000 by the end of the year, news agencies cited him as saying.
In Moscow, between 1,500 and 1,700 patients were being hospitalized with the virus every day, said Deputy Mayor Anastasia Rakova.
"The situation with coronavirus in Moscow remains very tense, today we have recorded a so-called new anti-record," news agencies quoted Rakova as saying, as infections in the capital surged to a record high 7,918.
Despite the increase, Rakova said there were still around 5,000 hospital beds available and that 12 additional computerized tomography (CT) scan centers had been opened to provide 24-hour assistance to patients.
With 2,215,533 infections, Russia has the fourth-largest number of COVID-19 cases in the world behind the United States, India and Brazil. It has recorded 38,558 deaths related to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.


jerusalempost--2020-11-27--Woman attacks rabbi, yells to 'slaughter' Jews in Vienna

A woman attacked a rabbi in Vienna, kicking him, ripping his kippah, yelling antisemitic slurs and brandishing a knife at him on Thursday night, according to Viennese police.The woman was in her 50s and shouted to "slaughter all the Jews," a Jewish organization in Vienna told Austrian broadcaster ORF.The woman escaped and authorities are looking for her. The crime is being investigated as a potential terror attack. The rabbi was uninjured.


jerusalempost--2020-11-27--Colchicine to be investigated as possible COVID-19 treatment

Colchicine , a commonly used anti-inflammatory drug , will be investigated as a possible treatment for COVID-19 in the Randomised @ @ @ @ @ RECOVERY ) trial , the study website posted on Friday .
The RECOVERY trial , @ @ @ @ @ largest clinical trial of treatments for patients hospitalized with COVID-19 , will randomly allocate at @ @ @ @ @ receive colchicine .

Colchicine, a commonly used anti-inflammatory drug, will be investigated as a possible treatment for COVID-19 in the Randomised Evaluation of COVID-19 Therapy (RECOVERY) trial, the study website posted on Friday.
The RECOVERY trial, which is the world's largest clinical trial of treatments for patients hospitalized with COVID-19, will randomly allocate at least 2,500 patients recruited to receive colchicine.


jerusalempost--2020-11-27--Katz announces new budget to open marketplaces under corona regulations

Finance Minister Israel Katz announced a special plan to help protect Israel's markets and allow them to return to activity while maintaining coronavirus regulations. As part of the plan, NIS 10 million will be allocated for this purpose.Katz visited Machane Yehuda market on Friday, accompanied by Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion and the Chairwoman of Machane Yehuda Merchants, Tali Friedman, and spoke with the local merchants."I see great importance in the activity of markets during this time," said Katz explaining that it is the reason he decided to form a special plan for the markets.Friedman called on Israelis to come to the market saying that they should "enjoy the fresh, tasty produce and the amazing pastoral atmosphere that only markets can offer."


jerusalempost--2020-11-27--Alleged arsonist arrested in Jerusalem over 3 fires

Israel police arrested a suspected arsonist who allegedly set three fires in Jerusalem Thursday night, according to a police spokesperson.Police and Fire and Rescue Services responded to the fires during the night and simultaneously began investigating the cause of the fires. The police located a suspect who resisted when they detained him for questioning, and so was arrested.Police found flammable materials on the 20-year-old Jerusalem resident's person.


jerusalempost--2020-11-27--Coronavirus in Israel: 1,072 new cases on Thursday

Long lines formed as Israelis look to find Black Friday bargains , November 27 , 2020 ( Credit : Avshalom Sassoni/Maariv ) Malls have generally been shut since Israel first entered lockdown in March so shoppers took advantage of their reopening , November 27 , 2020 ( Credit : Avshalom Sassoni/Maariv ) In a lottery held on Thurday night , nine more malls were selected to participate in the pilot : Big Fashion Beit Shemesh ; Center 1 Jerusalem ; Arad Mall , Em Haderech on route 4 ; Seven Stars Mall Herzliya ; Sharonim Mall in Hod Hasharon ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; and Nof Hagalil Mall.The malls which were announced earlier in the week were Azrieli Ayalon in Tel Aviv , Azrieli Haifa , Azrieli Jerusalem , Ofer Grand Mall in Petah Tikva , Ofer Grand Canyon Mall Beersheba and Ofer Kiryon in Kiryat Bialik.Malls have generally been shut since Israel first entered lockdown at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in March.The additional openings come as coronavirus numbers rose in Israel for the second day in a row .
There were 1,072 new coronavirus cases in Israel on Thursday the Health Ministry announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases on Wednesday.The ministry also announced they conducted 53,667 tests on Thursday - around 2 % of tests returned a positive result .
Some 275 of current patients are in serious condition , with 117 intubated .
The death toll is 2,834 .


jerusalempost--2020-11-28--Recount in Wisconsin county demanded by Trump increases Biden's margin

After the recount in Milwaukee County , Biden had a net gain of 132 votes , out of nearly 460,000 @ @ @ @ @ gained 257 votes to Trump 's 125 .
Trump 's campaign had demanded recounts in @ @ @ @ @ populous and Democratic-leaning counties , after losing Wisconsin to Biden by over 20,000 votes .
@ @ @ @ @ the Trump campaign $ 3 million .
Dane County is expected to finish its recount @ @ @ @ @ Biden won the Nov. 3 U.S. presidential election with 306 Electoral College votes - many @ @ @ @ @ for victory - to Trump 's 232 .
Biden also leads by more than six @ @ @ @ @ tally .

A recount in Wisconsin's largest county demanded by Republican President Donald Trump's election campaign ended Friday with Democratic President-elect Joe Biden gaining votes.
After the recount in Milwaukee County, Biden had a net gain of 132 votes, out of nearly 460,000 cast. Overall, Biden gained 257 votes to Trump's 125.
Trump's campaign had demanded recounts in two of Wisconsin's most populous and Democratic-leaning counties, after losing Wisconsin to Biden by over 20,000 votes. The two recounts will cost the Trump campaign $3 million. Dane County is expected to finish its recount on Sunday.
Overall, Biden won the Nov. 3 US presidential election with 306 Electoral College votes - many more than the 270 needed for victory - to Trump's 232. Biden also leads by more than six million in the popular vote tally.
After the recount ended, Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson said: "The recount demonstrates what we already know: that elections in Milwaukee County are fair, transparent, accurate and secure." The Trump campaign is still expected to mount a legal challenge to the overall result in Wisconsin, but time is running out. The state is due to certify its presidential result on Tuesday.


jerusalempost--2020-11-28--Pompeo says US sanctioned 4 entities for supporting Iran's missile program

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced in a tweet on Friday that the US would be sanctioning four entities from Russia and China for allegedly supporting Iran's missile program.'The US is sanctioned four entities in China and Russia for their support of Iran's missile program, which remains a significant proliferation concern. We will continue to use all our sanctions tools to prevent Iran from advancing its missile capabilities,' Pompeo said in the tweet.


jerusalempost--2020-11-28--US wants 6 former Citgo executives convicted in Venezuela to be returned

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday that the United States "unequivocally condemns" a Venezuelan court's conviction of six former executives of U.S. refiner Citgo of corruption charges and called for them to be sent home."Having already spent over three years wrongfully detained in Venezuela on these specious charges, the majority of the time in horrific prison conditions, these six individuals should be immediately returned to the United States," Pompeo said of the six, who were sentenced on Thursday to more than five years of prison.


jerusalempost--2020-11-28--Former head of US election security calls Trump's fraud allegations 'farcical'

Chris Krebs , the former director of the Department of Homeland Security 's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency , told the CBS 60 Minutes program that allegations of U.S. voting machines being manipulated by foreign countries were baseless .
Sidney Powell , a Trump attorney cut loose by the Trump legal team this week , had put forward a conspiracy theory that election systems created in Venezuela at the behest of the late Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez helped tip the U.S. election to Democratic President-elect Joe Biden .
She and others have also alleged that voting machines had flipped votes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voting information was stored on servers in Germany .
`` All votes in the Unites States of America are counted in the United States of America .
Period , '' Krebs said , in an excerpt broadcast on CBS Evening News .
The full 60 Minutes interview will air on Sunday .
Krebs was fired by Trump on Nov. 17 after calling the election the `` most secure in American history . ''
`` There 's no evidence that any machine that I 'm aware of has been manipulated by a foreign power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allegations `` farcical claims . ''
He added : `` The American people should have 100 % confidence in their vote . ''
Biden won the election with 306 Electoral College votes to Trump 's 232 .
He leads Trump by over six million in the popular vote .

The top U.S. cybersecurity official fired by Republican President Donald Trump for saying the Nov. 3 election was the most secure in American history said on Friday voter fraud allegations made by Trump and his allies are "farcical."
Chris Krebs, the former director of the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, told the CBS 60 Minutes program that allegations of U.S. voting machines being manipulated by foreign countries were baseless.
Sidney Powell, a Trump attorney cut loose by the Trump legal team this week, had put forward a conspiracy theory that election systems created in Venezuela at the behest of the late Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez helped tip the U.S. election to Democratic President-elect Joe Biden.
She and others have also alleged that voting machines had flipped votes from Trump to Biden and some U.S. voting information was stored on servers in Germany.
"All votes in the Unites States of America are counted in the United States of America. Period," Krebs said, in an excerpt broadcast on CBS Evening News. The full 60 Minutes interview will air on Sunday. Krebs was fired by Trump on Nov. 17 after calling the election the "most secure in American history."
"There's no evidence that any machine that I'm aware of has been manipulated by a foreign power," Krebs said, calling such allegations "farcical claims." He added: "The American people should have 100% confidence in their vote."
Biden won the election with 306 Electoral College votes to Trump's 232. He leads Trump by over six million in the popular vote.
Trump and his lawyers continue to allege, without evidence, that the election was stolen through widespread fraud and Trump is the winner. Trump said on Thursday he will leave the White House if the Electoral College votes for Biden.


jerusalempost--2020-11-28--China reports six new COVID-19 cases vs five a day earlier

All of the new infections were imported cases , the National Health Commission said in a statement .
There were @ @ @ @ @ also reported four new asymptomatic patients , compared with eight a day earlier .
As @ @ @ @ @ China had a total of 86,501 confirmed coronavirus cases , it said .

China on Saturday reported six new coronavirus cases in the mainland for Nov. 27, compared with five cases a day earlier, the health authority said.
All of the new infections were imported cases, the National Health Commission said in a statement. There were no new deaths.
China also reported four new asymptomatic patients, compared with eight a day earlier.
As of Nov. 27, mainland China had a total of 86,501 confirmed coronavirus cases, it said.
China's death toll from the coronavirus remained unchanged at 4,634.


jerusalempost--2020-11-27--Car bomb explodes in Ness Ziona, no injuries reported

A car exploded , bursting into flames on Friday evening on Tzahal Street in Ness Ziona in central Israel , @ @ @ @ @ officers arrived at the scene following reports of a loud explosion to find the vehicle @ @ @ @ @ injuries were reported .
An initial investigation into the circumstances of the explosion revealed that @ @ @ @ @ by an explosive device .

A car exploded, bursting into flames on Friday evening on Tzahal Street in Ness Ziona in central Israel, Walla News reported.
Police officers arrived at the scene following reports of a loud explosion to find the vehicle engulfed in flames. No injuries were reported.


jerusalempost--2020-11-27--UN chief urges restraint after Iranian scientist assassination

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged restraint on Friday, a U.N. spokesman said, after an Iranian nuclear scientist long suspected by the West of masterminding a secret atomic weapons program was assassinated near Tehran.“We have noted the reports that an Iranian nuclear scientist has been assassinated near Tehran today. We urge restraint and the need to avoid any actions that could lead to an escalation of tensions in the region,” Guterres’ spokesman Farhan Haq said.


jerusalempost--2020-11-27--Three killed in Iraq clashes after cleric's followers storm protest camp

Followers of Sadr carrying pictures of the cleric marched to the central al-Haboubi square , where anti-government protesters have held @ @ @ @ @ after Friday prayers .
They fired gunshots and threw petrol bombs at the protesters ' @ @ @ @ @ to fight back , the Reuters witness said .
A hospital source said the protesters @ @ @ @ @ The clashes were still going on on Friday evening .

Followers of Sadr carrying pictures of the cleric marched to the central al-Haboubi square, where anti-government protesters have held a sit-in since 2019, after Friday prayers.
They fired gunshots and threw petrol bombs at the protesters' tents, leading the protesters to fight back, the Reuters witness said.
A hospital source said the protesters died from bullet wounds. The clashes were still going on on Friday evening.
Supporters of Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr stormed an anti-government protest camp in the southern Iraqi city of Nasiriya on Friday, and at least three people were killed and dozens wounded in the clashes, a Reuters witness and a medical source said.


jerusalempost--2020-11-27--Suicide bomber kills six in Mogadishu ice-cream parlor

It was not immediately clear who was responsible for the blast , but the Islamist insurgent group al Shabaab frequently @ @ @ @ @ capital and elsewhere .
The group is allied with al Qaeda and wants to rule @ @ @ @ @ interpretation of Islamic sharia law .
The Gelato Divino parlor is located near K4 Junction @ @ @ @ @ , near the international airport .
`` A suicide bomber blew up himself in the @ @ @ @ @ ministry spokesman Ismail Mukhtar Omar said .
`` Six people died and eight others were @ @ @

It was not immediately clear who was responsible for the blast, but the Islamist insurgent group al Shabaab frequently carries out bombings in the capital and elsewhere.
The group is allied with al Qaeda and wants to rule Somalia according to its strict interpretation of Islamic sharia law.
The Gelato Divino parlor is located near K4 Junction in the heart of Mogadishu, near the international airport.
"A suicide bomber blew up himself in the ice-cream restaurant," information ministry spokesman Ismail Mukhtar Omar said. "Six people died and eight others were injured."
A suicide bomber blew himself up in an ice-cream parlor in the Somali capital Mogadishu on Friday, killing six people and wounding eight, an official said.


jerusalempost--2020-11-27--Ethiopian military takes control of town north of Tigray capital - report

`` The Ethiopian National Defense took control of strategic locations to capture Mekele city , '' Fana reported .
Reuters @ @ @ @ @ reach the Tigray People 's Liberation Front ( TPLF ) for comment , or to @ @ @ @ @ by all sides have been impossible to verify because phone and internet connections to the @ @ @ @ @ to the area is tightly controlled .

"The Ethiopian National Defense took control of strategic locations to capture Mekele city," Fana reported.
Reuters was not immediately able to reach the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) for comment, or to verify the report.
Claims by all sides have been impossible to verify because phone and internet connections to the region are down and access to the area is tightly controlled.
The Ethiopian military has seized control of the town of Wikro, 50 km (30 miles) north of the Tigray region's capital Mekele, state-affiliated Fana broaDcaster reported on Friday, after the prime minister announced the military was beginning the "final phase" of its offensive.


jerusalempost--2020-11-27--WHO warns countries with falling COVID cases to stay alert

`` What we do n't want to see is situations where you are moving from lockdown to bringing ( the @ @ @ @ @ another lockdown , '' she told a virtual briefing in Geneva .
Nearly 61 million @ @ @ @ @ be infected by the coronavirus globally and 1.4 million have died , according to a @ @ @ @ @ is in our power to keep transmission low , '' she said .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ show us that it can be brought under control and kept under control . ''

"What we don't want to see is situations where you are moving from lockdown to bringing (the virus) under control to another lockdown," she told a virtual briefing in Geneva.
Nearly 61 million people have been reported to be infected by the coronavirus globally and 1.4 million have died, according to a Reuters tally.
"It is in our power to keep transmission low," she said. "We have seen dozens of countries show us that it can be brought under control and kept under control."
Even if countries see a fall in coronavirus cases, they need to stay vigilant, Maria Van Kerkhove, the World Health Organization's technical lead for COVID-19, said on Friday.


jerusalempost--2020-11-27--Russia lodges official protest with US over naval incident

Russia had said on Tuesday that one of its warships had caught and chased off a U.S. destroyer operating illegally @ @ @ @ @ the Sea of Japan .
The US Navy denied wrongdoing and accused Moscow of making @ @ @ @

Russia had said on Tuesday that one of its warships had caught and chased off a U.S. destroyer operating illegally in its territorial waters in the Sea of Japan. The US Navy denied wrongdoing and accused Moscow of making excessive maritime claims.
Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday that it had lodged an official protest with the United States over a naval incident in the Sea of Japan, which it said was a provocation designed to disturb the peace.


jerusalempost--2020-11-29--Coronavirus: Mexico records over 10,000 new cases, 586 deaths

Mexico reported 10,008 new confirmed coronavirus infections and 586 additional deaths on Saturday, health ministry data showed, bringing the official number of cases to 1,100,683 with a total death toll of 105,459.Health officials have said the real number of both is likely to be significantly higher due to little testing.


jerusalempost--2020-11-29--Shootout between police, suspects in Maghar after attempted bank robbery

The suspects opened fire at covert police officers who were at the scene and tried to apprehend them .
One @ @ @ @ @ a result of the shootout , and a bystander in her 20s was moderately injured @ @ @ @ @ a nearby hospital .
The injured assailant later died of his injuries at the hospital @ @ @ @ @ two automatic rifles at the scene .

One suspect was killed and a second suspect was arrested in a shootout with Israel Police after they fired at a bank in the Druze village of Maghar in northern Israel on Saturday night, according to Israel Police.
The suspects fired at a bank, a clinic and then at undercover police officers who tried to arrest them. A passerby in her 20's was moderately injured in the shootout and was evacuated along with the injured suspect who later died to the hospital.
Police found two automatic rifles at the scene.


jerusalempost--2020-11-29--Sudanese migrant workers try to cross Lebanese border into Israel

Two Sudanese refugees were arrested by the IDF on Saturday night after attempting to infiltrate the Lebanese border into Israel, Israeli media reported.According to an initial investigation by the IDF, the refugees crossed the border, hoping to work in Israel.Earlier Saturday, several explosions were heard near Kibbutz Menara on the Lebanese border. The IDF Spokesperson's Unit confirmed that a number of flares were shot in response to suspicious movement in the area.


jerusalempost--2020-11-28--Serbia, Montenegro declare respective ambassadors personae non gratae

Following the announcement , Serbia declared persona non grata the Montenegrin ambassador to Serbia and gave him 72 hours to @ @ @ @ @ the statement , Montenegro 's ministry said that despite written and verbal warning not to @ @ @ @ @ the Serbian ambassador said that the 1918 session of the parliament in which Montenegro 's @ @ @ @ @ liberating . ''
The tiny Adriatic state of 600,000 was a kingdom until 1918 when @ @ @ @ @ join Yugoslavia .
It stayed in a union with Serbia after Yugoslavia fell apart in @ @ @ @ @ and declared independence in 2006 .
The outgoing government that expelled Vladimir Bozovic will be @ @ @ @ @ cabinet of the parties that won elections in August .
The pro-Western Democratic Party of @ @ @ @ @ by President Milo Djukanovic , which steered Montenegro through the violent collapse of the former @ @ @ @ @ lost the parliamentary election last week .

Montenegro on Saturday declared Serbia's ambassador persona non grata for interfering with the country's internal affairs, the ministry of interior said in a statement.
Following the announcement, Serbia declared persona non grata the Montenegrin ambassador to Serbia and gave him 72 hours to leave the country.
In the statement, Montenegro's ministry said that despite written and verbal warning not to interfere into internal affairs, the Serbian ambassador said that the 1918 session of the parliament in which Montenegro's sovereignty was abolished was "liberating."
The tiny Adriatic state of 600,000 was a kingdom until 1918 when it abolished its sovereignty to join Yugoslavia. It stayed in a union with Serbia after Yugoslavia fell apart in the early 1990's, and declared independence in 2006.
The outgoing government that expelled Vladimir Bozovic will be succeeded by a new pro-Serb cabinet of the parties that won elections in August.
The pro-Western Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) led by President Milo Djukanovic, which steered Montenegro through the violent collapse of the former Yugoslavia in the 1990s, lost the parliamentary election last week.
It will not be able to form a government for the first time since 1990, when a multi-party system was introduced.


jerusalempost--2020-11-28--Coronavirus: Brazil records 51,992 new cases, 587 deaths

Brazil has registered 51,922 additional coronavirus cases over the last 24 hours and 587 new deaths, the nation's Health Ministry said on Saturday.The South American country has now registered 6,290,272 total confirmed coronavirus cases and 172,561 deaths.


jerusalempost--2020-11-28--Rabbi David Yosef diagnosed with coronavirus, in good condition

renowned Israeli Rabbi David Yosef tested positive for the novel coronavirus this weekend .
The rabbi reports to be in @ @ @ @ @ continue his usual routine at home .
He will be supervised by his regular physician @

renowned Israeli Rabbi David Yosef tested positive for the novel coronavirus this weekend.
The rabbi reports to be in good condition and intends to continue his usual routine at home. He will be supervised by his regular physician.


jerusalempost--2020-11-28--Turkey's daily coronavirus death toll hits record for sixth day in a row

Turkey's daily COVID-19 death toll hit a record high for a sixth consecutive day on Saturday, with 182 fatalities in the last 24 hours, data from the Health Ministry showed.Turkey also recorded a new high of 30,103 coronavirus infections in the space of 24 hours, including asymptomatic ones. For four months, Turkey only reported symptomatic cases, but since Wednesday it has reported all cases.The total number of deaths stood at 13,373.


jerusalempost--2020-11-28--Tzachi Hanegbi: I have no clue who killed the Iranian nuclear scientist

Likud MK Tzachi Hanegbi said that he has "no clue" who was behind the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh during an interview on N12 on Saturday evening."It's not that my lips are sealed because I'm being responsible," he added. "I really have no clue."


jerusalempost--2020-11-28--Ten hotel staff from Dead Sea hotel diagnosed with coronavirus

The Health Ministry is considering shutting down the mall pilot program almost before it even got started , after thousands of Israelis flocked to the centers on Friday and crowded together in lines , hallways and stores.At the same time , students in grades 10 to 12 will return to their classrooms on Sunday after nearly nine months at home.Coronavirus commissioner Nachman Ash , Health Ministry director-general Chezy Levy and other health professionals held a discussion Saturday night on the situation at a handful of malls that opened Friday .
The officials decided to increase enforcement and to test some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister Yuli Edelstein said that the minister takes the situation seriously and that “ if the situation does not change drastically and immediately , they will have to consider immediate closure .
The mall owners are expected to act responsibly and adhere to all the Health Ministry ’ s guidelines .
They shot themselves in the foot on Friday.
” Photos swarmed across social media Friday morning showing images of Israelis packed inside malls looking for Black Friday specials .
Lines swung around buildings and into parking lots , with people far less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country launched a pilot program on Friday at 15 malls that were chosen by the Finance and Economy ministries that is meant to run through December 6.Those malls include the Kiryon Mall in Kiryat Bialik , the Petah Tikva Grand Mall , Grand Canyon Shopping Mall in Beersheba , Azrieli Haifa , and Ayalon Mall , Center One and Malcha Mall in Jerusalem , among others .
If a mall was not on the list , it could not open ; no malls in red areas were opened.The program had several basic tenets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meters was allowed to shop ( and as many per store up to 10 customers ) ; the number of visitors to the mall would be measured digitally and monitored ; mall monitors would patrol and enforce the rules of mask wearing and social distancing ; there would be lots of instructional signage ; and everything would be exceptionally clean.But by Friday afternoon , the Health Ministry had already released a statement indicating that “ the layout must be reexamined in light of the images circulated today of significant congestion in malls.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arab cities , Ash also raised concerns , describing such images as “ extremely grave.
” “ I hope we do not have to close the pilot because of these photos , ” Ash said .
“ I call on the people to act responsibly .
I call on the heads of the malls to be responsible , too .
Run the pilot the right way so there is no overcrowding.
” The images hit social media around the same time as the Health Ministry was reporting a spike in infection .
For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen more than 1,000 new cases per day.On Saturday , the Health Ministry reported 1,027 new cases the day before – 2.2 % of those screened tested positive – and another 315 between midnight and press time on Saturday .
There were 276 people in serious condition .
The death toll stood at 2,845.There has been a 12 % increase in infection among the general community , according to statistics reported by Eran Segal , a computational biology professor at the Weizmann Institute of Science , on his Twitter page .
That spike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but down among the haredim by 22 % .
There was also a 10 % decrease in the number of serious patients , and he analyzed that the country would not see an increase in the coming week.Former Health Ministry director-general Gabi Barbash told The Jerusalem Post that the malls should close .
“ It ’ s too late , anyway .
Schools alone will lead to lockdown .
The question is not if , it ’ s how long until.
” Levy expressed similar sentiments : “ We are opening things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things together , ” he said during a Friday night interview with Kan News .
He said the easing up of restrictions was being made out of recognition of the importance of education and the severe economic hardship of the citizens.As noted , among those reliefs is sending children back to school.Students in grades 10 through12 have been at home almost consistently for nine months and straight through since the High Holiday lockdown .
On Sunday , they are finally returning to their classrooms with what will hopefully be enough time to prepare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and principals have pointed out , it will not be easy.The outline required by the Health Ministry means students , whose schedules are centered on core curriculum classes and electives , can only be a part of two capsules .
At the same time , the teachers – many who teach up to 10 elective classes – can only teach four capsules .
As such , most students will only be in school two or three times per week and for the rest of the time they will continue with online learning.
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of ready : are we ready logistically and are we ready emotionally , ” Dina Weiner , a teacher and olim coordinator for the Reut School in Jerusalem told the Post on Saturday night .

The Health Ministry is considering shutting down the mall pilot program almost before it even got started, after thousands of Israelis flocked to the centers on Friday and crowded together in lines, hallways and stores.At the same time, students in grades 10 to 12 will return to their classrooms on Sunday after nearly nine months at home.Coronavirus commissioner Nachman Ash, Health Ministry director-general Chezy Levy and other health professionals held a discussion Saturday night on the situation at a handful of malls that opened Friday. The officials decided to increase enforcement and to test some changes to the outline.Those close to Health Minister Yuli Edelstein said that the minister takes the situation seriously and that “if the situation does not change drastically and immediately, they will have to consider immediate closure. The mall owners are expected to act responsibly and adhere to all the Health Ministry’s guidelines. They shot themselves in the foot on Friday.”Photos swarmed across social media Friday morning showing images of Israelis packed inside malls looking for Black Friday specials. Lines swung around buildings and into parking lots, with people far less than two meters away from one another.The country launched a pilot program on Friday at 15 malls that were chosen by the Finance and Economy ministries that is meant to run through December 6.Those malls include the Kiryon Mall in Kiryat Bialik, the Petah Tikva Grand Mall, Grand Canyon Shopping Mall in Beersheba, Azrieli Haifa, and Ayalon Mall, Center One and Malcha Mall in Jerusalem, among others. If a mall was not on the list, it could not open; no malls in red areas were opened.The program had several basic tenets: One person per every seven square meters was allowed to shop (and as many per store up to 10 customers); the number of visitors to the mall would be measured digitally and monitored; mall monitors would patrol and enforce the rules of mask wearing and social distancing; there would be lots of instructional signage; and everything would be exceptionally clean.But by Friday afternoon, the Health Ministry had already released a statement indicating that “the layout must be reexamined in light of the images circulated today of significant congestion in malls.”On Saturday, during a visit to Arab cities, Ash also raised concerns, describing such images as “extremely grave.”“I hope we do not have to close the pilot because of these photos,” Ash said. “I call on the people to act responsibly. I call on the heads of the malls to be responsible, too. Run the pilot the right way so there is no overcrowding.”The images hit social media around the same time as the Health Ministry was reporting a spike in infection. For the last three days, Israel has seen more than 1,000 new cases per day.On Saturday, the Health Ministry reported 1,027 new cases the day before – 2.2% of those screened tested positive – and another 315 between midnight and press time on Saturday. There were 276 people in serious condition. The death toll stood at 2,845.There has been a 12% increase in infection among the general community, according to statistics reported by Eran Segal, a computational biology professor at the Weizmann Institute of Science, on his Twitter page. That spike was 32% among the Arab population, but down among the haredim by 22%. There was also a 10% decrease in the number of serious patients, and he analyzed that the country would not see an increase in the coming week.Former Health Ministry director-general Gabi Barbash told The Jerusalem Post that the malls should close. “It’s too late, anyway. Schools alone will lead to lockdown. The question is not if, it’s how long until.”Levy expressed similar sentiments: “We are opening things up too quickly – and too many things together,” he said during a Friday night interview with Kan News. He said the easing up of restrictions was being made out of recognition of the importance of education and the severe economic hardship of the citizens.As noted, among those reliefs is sending children back to school.Students in grades 10 through12 have been at home almost consistently for nine months and straight through since the High Holiday lockdown. On Sunday, they are finally returning to their classrooms with what will hopefully be enough time to prepare for their matriculation exams.However, as teachers and principals have pointed out, it will not be easy.The outline required by the Health Ministry means students, whose schedules are centered on core curriculum classes and electives, can only be a part of two capsules. At the same time, the teachers – many who teach up to 10 elective classes – can only teach four capsules. As such, most students will only be in school two or three times per week and for the rest of the time they will continue with online learning.“I think there are two different levels of ready: are we ready logistically and are we ready emotionally,” Dina Weiner, a teacher and olim coordinator for the Reut School in Jerusalem told the Post on Saturday night.


jerusalempost--2020-11-28--Germany urges restraint after killing of Iranian nuclear scientist

Germany urged all sides on Saturday to show restraint after the killing of an Iranian nuclear scientist and avoid escalating tensions that could derail any talks on Iran's nuclear program."A few weeks before the new US administration takes office, it is important to preserve the scope for talks with Iran so that the dispute over Iran's nuclear program can be resolved through negotiations," a Foreign Ministry spokesman said."We therefore urge all parties to refrain from any steps that could lead to a further escalation of the situation," he said in an emailed statement.


jerusalempost--2020-11-28--Israeli embassies, communities up security after assassination accusation

Iran vowed revenge on Saturday for the assassination a day earlier of its top nuclear scientist , Mohsen Fakhrizadeh , raising the threat of a new confrontation between the Islamic Republic and the West with just over seven weeks left of US President Donald Trump ’ s term in office .
“ Once again , the evil hands of global arrogance were stained with the blood of the mercenary usurper Zionist regime , ” Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said .
“ Iran will surely respond to the martyrdom of our scientist at the proper time.
” Head of Iran ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was shot and killed in Damavand , east of Tehran on Friday afternoon .
Pictures from the scene showed two vehicles , one damaged in an explosion and another riddled with bullets in what appeared like a professional hit .
Fakhrizadeh was a senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps ( IRGC ) officer and headed Iran ’ s nuclear weapons project .
He was a professor of physics at the Imam Hussein University in Tehran and was former head of Iran ’ s Physics Research Center ( PHRC ) .
He was the only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s 2015 “ final assessment ” of open questions about Iran ’ s nuclear program .
It said he oversaw activities “ in support of a possible military dimension to ( Iran ’ s ) nuclear program.
” Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei pledged to continue the work of Fakhrizadeh , whom Western and Israeli governments have dubbed the Iranian version of Robert Oppenheimer , one of the heads of the Manhattan Project .
A military adviser to Iran ’ s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei accused Israel of trying to provoke “ a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ In the last days of the political life of their ... ally ( US President Donald Trump ) , the Zionists ( Israel ) seek to intensify pressure on Iran and create a full-blown war , ” commander Hossein Dehghan tweeted .
“ We will strike as thunder at the killers of this oppressed martyr and will make them regret their action , ” Dehghan wrote.Fakhrizadeh has been a target of interest for Israeli intelligence agencies for the last 15 years.In

Iran vowed revenge on Saturday for the assassination a day earlier of its top nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, raising the threat of a new confrontation between the Islamic Republic and the West with just over seven weeks left of US President Donald Trump’s term in office.“Once again, the evil hands of global arrogance were stained with the blood of the mercenary usurper Zionist regime,” Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said. “Iran will surely respond to the martyrdom of our scientist at the proper time.”Head of Iran’s covert nuclear weapons program, Fakhrizadeh was shot and killed in Damavand, east of Tehran on Friday afternoon.Pictures from the scene showed two vehicles, one damaged in an explosion and another riddled with bullets in what appeared like a professional hit.Fakhrizadeh was a senior Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) officer and headed Iran’s nuclear weapons project. He was a professor of physics at the Imam Hussein University in Tehran and was former head of Iran’s Physics Research Center (PHRC). He was the only Iranian scientist named in the IAEA’s 2015 “final assessment” of open questions about Iran’s nuclear program. It said he oversaw activities “in support of a possible military dimension to (Iran’s) nuclear program.”Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei pledged to continue the work of Fakhrizadeh, whom Western and Israeli governments have dubbed the Iranian version of Robert Oppenheimer, one of the heads of the Manhattan Project.A military adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei accused Israel of trying to provoke “a full-blown” war by killing Fakhrizadeh. “In the last days of the political life of their... ally (US President Donald Trump), the Zionists (Israel) seek to intensify pressure on Iran and create a full-blown war,” commander Hossein Dehghan tweeted.“We will strike as thunder at the killers of this oppressed martyr and will make them regret their action,” Dehghan wrote.Fakhrizadeh has been a target of interest for Israeli intelligence agencies for the last 15 years.In 2018 , at the unveiling of Iran’s secret nuclear archive acquired by the Mossad, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mentioned Fakhrizadeh and said: “remember that name, Fakhrizadeh.”The files retrieved by the Mossad focused on Iran’s weapons program known as “Project Amad,” which was led by Fakhrizadeh. When Iran entered the 2015 nuclear deal, it denied that such a program existed.In 2003, Iran was forced to shelve Project Amad, but not its nuclear ambitions. It split its program into an overt program and a covert one that continued the nuclear work under the title of scientific knowhow development, Netanyahu said at the time.It continued this work in a series of organizations, which in 2018 were led by SPND, an organization inside Iran’s Defense Ministry led by the same person who led Project Amad – Dr. Fakhrizadeh, Netanyahu said.Following Fakhrizadeh’s assassination, Iran wrote a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the UN Security Council claiming “serious indications of Israeli responsibility” and that it reserves the right to defend itself.Guterres urged restraint. “We have noted the reports that an Iranian nuclear scientist has been assassinated near Tehran today. We urge restraint and the need to avoid any actions that could lead to an escalation of tensions in the region,” Guterres’ spokesman Farhan Haq said.The death of Fakhrizadeh has the potential to complicate efforts by US President-elect Joe Biden to revive the detente of Barack Obama’s presidency, and may lead to confrontation between Iran and its foes in the last weeks of Trump’s presidency.“Whether Iran is tempted to take revenge or whether it restrains itself, it will make it difficult for Biden to return to the nuclear agreement,” Amos Yadlin, a former Israeli military intelligence chief and director of Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies, wrote on Twitter.At least four scientists were killed between 2010 and 2012 in what Tehran said was a program of assassinations aimed at sabotaging its nuclear energy program. Iran has always denied pursuing nuclear weapons, saying its aims are only peaceful.The United States deployed US aircraft carrier Nimitz with accompanying ships to the Gulf on Wednesday, shortly before the killing, but a US Navy spokeswoman said the deployment was not related to any specific threats.Germany also urged all sides to show restraint. “A few weeks before the new US administration takes office, it is important to preserve the scope for talks with Iran so that the dispute over Iran’s nuclear program can be resolved through negotiations,” a Foreign Ministry spokesman said.“We therefore urge all parties to refrain from any steps that could lead to a further escalation of the situation.”


jerusalempost--2020-11-28--Abbas to make trip to Egypt and Jordan, discuss US election results

Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas will make his first official trip to Egypt and Jordan since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic on Sunday, according to Ynet News.Abbas will reportedly meet with Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi to discuss the repercussions of the recent US elections.


jerusalempost--2020-11-28--Unidentified people fire on bank following similar shootings this week

Unidentified people shot at two bank branches in the north of Israel Friday night causing damage, Ynet news reported. No one was injured in the incident.Similar incidents occurred earlier this week with unidentified people shooting at other bank branches in the north of Israel. Police opened an investigation and seven suspects have been arrested.


jerusalempost--2020-11-28--Iran's Rouhani blames Israel for killing of nuclear scientist


jerusalempost--2020-11-28--Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 21,695 - RKI

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 21,695 to 1,028,089, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Saturday. The reported death toll rose by 379 to 15,965, the tally showed.


jerusalempost--2020-11-29--IDF COVID-19 cases on the rise with 202 testing positive

As of Sunday morning, some 202 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the IDF, none of whom are in serious condition, although two IDF personnel are in moderate condition.As of Thursday, November 26, some 2,491 members of the IDF are in quarantine.


jerusalempost--2020-11-29--UAE cabinet approves new cybersecurity body, climate change envoy

The United Arab Emirates on Sunday approved the establishment of a new national cybersecurity council, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Prime Minister and Vice-President and ruler of Dubai, said on Twitter.The cabinet of the UAE government also appointed minister of state and head of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Sultan al-Jaber as a special envoy for climate change.


jerusalempost--2020-11-29--Iranian parliament approves plan to withdraw further from nuclear deal

The plan sets deadlines for multiple steps to be taken to accelerate and improve Iran 's nuclear infrastructure and production @ @ @ @ @ in the aftermath of the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh .
Iranian officials @ @ @ @ @ assassination .
As part of the plan , Iran will suspend supervisory access to its @ @ @ @ @ as part of the IAEA 's Additional Protocol within two months of the adoption of @ @ @ @ @ motion added that if the European parties to the agreement begin observing their obligations within @ @ @ @ @ the law , then the Iranian government will discuss a full return to the JCPOA @ @ @ @ @ also include measures to increase uranium enrichment and accumulation and redesign the Arak heavy water @ @ @ @ @ if the European parties to the agreement begin observing their obligations within three months of @ @ @ @ @ then the Iranian government will discuss a full return to the JCPOA obligations .

The plan sets deadlines for multiple steps to be taken to accelerate and improve Iran's nuclear infrastructure and production.
The decision was made in the aftermath of the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. Iranian officials have blamed Israel for the assassination.
As part of the plan, Iran will suspend supervisory access to its nuclear facilities beyond those required as part of the IAEA's Additional Protocol within two months of the adoption of the law.
The parliamentary motion added that if the European parties to the agreement begin observing their obligations within three months of approval of the law, then the Iranian government will discuss a full return to the JCPOA obligations. The plan will also include measures to increase uranium enrichment and accumulation and redesign the Arak heavy water reactor.The parliamentary motion added that if the European parties to the agreement begin observing their obligations within three months of approval of the law, then the Iranian government will discuss a full return to the JCPOA obligations.
The Iranian parliament approved a plan on Sunday to withdraw further from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action ( JCPOA ) nuclear deal, including removing supervisory access to its nuclear facilities and releasing itself from all obligations and restrictions concerning enrichment and research, among other measures, according to Iranian media.


jerusalempost--2020-11-29--Cabinet approves Michael Biton as strategic affairs minister

The cabinet approved the appointment of Michael Biton as strategic affairs minister on Tuesday. Biton will also continue to serve as minister for civic issues within the Defense Ministry.


jerusalempost--2020-11-29--UK confirms H5N8 bird flu on English turkey farm

`` Avian flu has been confirmed at a commercial turkey fattening farm near Northallerton , North Yorkshire , '' Chief @ @ @ @ @ said in a statement .
The disease was the H5N8 strain .

Bird flu has been found at a turkey farm in northern England, the government said on Sunday.
"Avian flu has been confirmed at a commercial turkey fattening farm near Northallerton, North Yorkshire," Chief Veterinary Officer, Christine Middlemiss said in a statement. The disease was the H5N8 strain.
It said all 10,500 birds at the farm would be humanely culled to limit the spread of the disease, and that the risk to public health was very low. The outbreak does not pose a food safety risk, the statement added.


jerusalempost--2020-11-29--Israeli extradited from Thailand released from prison early

Hadad was released on a number of conditions , including a requirement to check-in at a local police station every @ @ @ @ @ in Thailand for eight years and was imprisoned after he was convicted for owning a @ @ @ @ @ a clinic without a license .
President Reuven Rivlin , former justice minister Ayelet Shaked @ @ @ @ @ Gilad Erdan intervened to have Hadad extradited to Israel , and he was extradited in @ @ @ @ @ sentenced to six years in prison in Thailand .

Hadad was released on a number of conditions, including a requirement to check-in at a local police station every two months. Hadad lived in Thailand for eight years and was imprisoned after he was convicted for owning a gun illegally and for operating a clinic without a license.
President Reuven Rivlin, former justice minister Ayelet Shaked and former public security minister Gilad Erdan intervened to have Hadad extradited to Israel, and he was extradited in March 2020 after he was sentenced to six years in prison in Thailand.
Nati Hadad, an Israeli convicted of owning a weapon and operating a clinic illegally in Thailand who was extradited to Israel earlier this year, was released from Tzalmon Prison on Sunday after his sentence was shortened.


jerusalempost--2020-11-29--UK concerned over Iran situation, awaiting full facts on scientist killing

`` We are concerned about the situation in Iran and the wider region we do want to see de-escalation of @ @ @ @ @ Sky News , after Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was killed in an ambush near Tehran @ @ @

British Foreign Minister Dominic Raab said on Sunday he was concerned about the situation in Iran and wider region after the killing of a top Iranian nuclear scientist.
"We are concerned about the situation in Iran and the wider region we do want to see de-escalation of tensions," Raab told Sky News, after Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was killed in an ambush near Tehran on Friday.
"We're still waiting to see the full facts to address the full facts of what's happened in Iran but I would say that we stick to the rule of international humanitarian law which is very clear against targeting civilians."


jerusalempost--2020-11-29--Russia reports 26,683 new coronavirus cases, 459 deaths

The new cases took the national total to 2,269,316 since the start of the pandemic .

Russia reported 26,683 new coronavirus cases on Sunday after the number of daily confirmed infections hit a record 27,543 on Friday.
The new cases took the national total to 2,269,316 since the start of the pandemic.
The coronavirus crisis center confirmed deaths of 459 coronavirus patients in the last 24 hours, pushing the Russian death toll to 39,527.