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86 criminal investigations opened due to quarantine violations
'This is no longer negligence or lack of awareness, but disrespect of precautions. The first people to be hurt will be the celebrators themselves, and afterwards, all of us.'
By OMRI RON \
3/18/2020 3:36:43 PM
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Coronavirus deaths in US cross 100, Trump still hesitant about lockdown
The state of Washington currently has the highest death toll at 54 people. The virus made it into a Seattle nursing home and killed 30.
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 7:27:34 AM
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Biden routs Sanders in Florida and Illinois, projected to win Arizona
The polls also found about half of voters in Illinois were "very concerned" about the potential effects of the outbreak, which caused Ohio to cancel its planned nominating contest on Tuesday.
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 6:41:58 AM
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Mainland China reports 13 new confirmed cases of coronavirus
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 3:28:23 AM
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Elderly dog dies in Hong Kong after release from coronavirus quarantine
Vets in the Asian financial hub say the dog's death could have been because of the stress and anxiety of being in quarantine and away from its family.
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 4:11:50 AM
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Donald Trump assistant urged NY rabbis to follow guidelines
Avi Berkowitz, an assistant to the US president, spoke with the rabbis for 45 minutes, going over with them the administration's new guidelines.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
3/18/2020 11:40:28 AM
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Couple plans wedding in less than 24 hours amid the coronavirus outbreak
Couples around the world have had to downsize their wedding celebrations as countries impose strict rules to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
By JOSEFIN DOLSTEN/JTA,CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
3/18/2020 4:44:59 AM
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Colombia orders senior citizens to self-isolate from March 20
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 4:52:32 AM
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Rapper Jay Electronica sparks antisemitism controversy
The song also begins with audio from a speech by Farrakhan, the antisemitic leader of the Nation of Islam who has called Jews “satanic”
By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA \
3/18/2020 4:55:34 AM
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Coronavirus Passover: Families on Zoom, solo seders and broken traditions
In a Jewish calendar packed with ritual observances and religious feasts, the Passover seder is the quintessential shared holiday experience
By BEN SALES/JTA \
3/18/2020 5:05:15 AM
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‘Big Brother’ contestants have been told the extent of the coronavirus
One contestant named Paul Chagyan talked with Ynet over the weekend about the experience of leaving the show only to enter a quarantine in his real house.
By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA \
3/18/2020 5:13:03 AM
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100 people test positive for coronavirus in Hasidic Brooklyn neighborhood
The results have come since the clinic began testing on Friday morning.
By BEN SALES/JTA \
3/18/2020 11:54:53 AM
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Most Israelis say gov't should aid Palestinians during coronavirus crisis
"It's important to remember that the issue of aiding Palestinians is still not a mainstream idea."
By CELIA JEAN \
3/18/2020 7:57:38 PM
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Swarms of locusts expected to plague Africa and Middle East, UN group says
The swarms represent “an unprecedented threat to food security,” according to the Locust Watch website.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
3/18/2020 5:27:36 AM
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Amazon bans sale of Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’ and other Nazi books
In one email seen by the 'Guardian,' sellers of secondhand copies of Hitler’s Nazi manifesto were told that “they can no longer offer this book” since it breaks the Amazon website’s code of conduct.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
3/18/2020 1:47:29 PM
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China expels American journalists as spat with US escalates
China denounced the newspaper's column as racist and, after the newspaper declined to apologize, revoked the visas of the three reporters in Beijing.
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 6:05:08 AM
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South Korea coronavirus cases on downward trend
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 6:19:31 AM
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Mexico yet to see formal US plan to deport migrants due to coronavirus
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 6:50:27 AM
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427 people sick with coronavirus in Israel
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/18/2020 7:40:16 AM
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IDF: Two of the new coronavirus cases are soldiers
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/18/2020 8:00:26 AM
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Concern sparks over US military commitment to observer force in Sinai
The MFO helps ensure there is no need for a military build-up in Sinai and also helps the US play a historic role in peace between Israel and Egypt.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
3/18/2020 4:30:29 PM
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Jewish celebs encourage public to keep distance amid coronavirus
From Mel Brooks to Sarah Jessica Parker, Jewish celebrities around the globe are taking precautions and encouraging fans to do the same in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
3/18/2020 10:07:39 AM
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Coronavirus is a Zionist plot, say Turkish politicians, media, public
"This virus serves Zionism's goals of decreasing the number of people and preventing it from increasing," the head of Turkey's Refah party said.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
3/18/2020 7:54:31 PM
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US told to sanction Iran’s IRGC-controlled media for using torture
The FDD study examines 12 forced confessions, including Iranians who were sentenced to death and executed.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
3/18/2020 4:44:50 PM
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Rouhani: Iran responded, will respond to assassination of Soleimani
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 10:37:46 AM
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Netanyahu threatens lockdown as coronavirus patients reach 433
The goal is to "flatten the curve" and spread out cases over a longer period. Police would enforce required closures; Home Front Command would supply the public with essential products.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI,ROSSELLA TERCATIN,YONAH JEREMY BOB,GIL HOFFMAN \
3/18/2020 10:22:28 PM
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Coronavirus cases in Indonesia up by 55 to 227 total, biggest daily rise
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 11:24:36 AM
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Rouhani pretends Iran defeated the US, without actually doing anything
The Iranian president's speech is out of touch with both the IRGC’s actions in Iraq and the failures of his own administration to fight the coronavirus.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
3/18/2020 4:54:32 PM
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Blue and White going to court to force Knesset to meet
Netanyahu: "The last thing I want to do is harm our democracy"
By GIL HOFFMAN \
3/18/2020 7:39:42 PM
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Satmar Kiryas Yoel shuts down all institutions in NYC due to coronavirus
Other hassidic groups in New York closing down in light of worsening situation in the state and the US in general.
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/18/2020 12:09:28 PM
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Health minister refuses to go to Knesset for health reasons
Knesset will have to close, says parliament guard head.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
3/18/2020 8:33:30 PM
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Middle East states are not communicating enough about coronavirus - WHO
"Unfortunately, even today, as the situation is becoming critical, information on cases is insufficiently communicated by countries to WHO," Ahmed Al-Mandhari said.
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 12:43:58 PM
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Coronavirus deaths in Iran reach 1,135 - Iranian state TV
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 12:47:26 PM
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Coronavirus deaths in Spain rise to 558, 13,716 confirmed cases
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 12:51:07 PM
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State of emergency declared in Ukraine's Kiev region over coronavirus
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 1:07:50 PM
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First Israeli judge diagnosed with coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/18/2020 1:16:43 PM
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Nobel laureate: surprised if Israel has more than 10 coronavirus deaths
Israeli Nobel Prize winner Michael Levitt has predicted that no more than ten Israelis will succumb to COVID-19 – and even less with the new restrictions – since the number of cases is so few.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
3/20/2020 12:20:39 PM
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World Health Organization backs call to avoid ibuprofen for coronavirus
The announcement supported a recent statement by the French health minister that ibuprofen may worsen the effects of COVID-19 and should be avoided.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
3/21/2020 8:31:07 AM
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Books in the time of coronavirus
11 infectiously good reading suggestions briefly described and rated according to nightmare potential
By HANNAH BROWN \
3/18/2020 1:42:59 PM
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Chelsea make hotel available to NHS staff fighting coronavirus
Roman Abramovich would cover the costs of providing accommodation and the club has made all rooms available if required.
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 1:49:23 PM
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West Bank settlement construction drops 32% in 2019
The low numbers continue a trend, in which cumulative settler starts down by over 20% during the three years since US President Donald Trump took office.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/18/2020 8:15:34 PM
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Government offers assistance to tech developers fighting coronavirus
"We must rally the technology and manufacturing capabilities of the Israeli industry to support the national effort and maintain public health."
By EYTAN HALON \
3/18/2020 5:03:42 PM
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Netanyahu holds meeting with heads of ministries on coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/18/2020 2:27:31 PM
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Hebrew University Professor wins Abel Prize - the 'Nobel of Math'
Professor Furstenberg survived Kristallnacht, eventually moving to Israel in 1965 and helping to establish the State as a global centre of mathematical excellence.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
3/18/2020 7:03:09 PM
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IDF holds special blood drive in the time of the coronavirus crisis
It was decided to do such a drive in all their units because “there’s always a lack of blood in the country and this is a mission which is very meaningful."
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
3/18/2020 4:34:55 PM
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New unemployment benefit claimants continue to soar
After the Employment Service website crashed due to the high level of traffic, the government body said it had expanded its server capacity to handle increased demand.
By EYTAN HALON \
3/18/2020 9:31:22 PM
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Coronavirus: UAE bans citizens from traveling abroad
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 3:16:17 PM
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Coronavirus: Netherlands confirms total of 2,051 cases, 58 deaths
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 3:20:05 PM
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Eurovision Song Contest 2020 canceled due to coronavirus
"The escalating spread of the coronavirus throughout Europe and the restrictions put in place by numerous countries and the Dutch authorities makes it impossible for us to host the live event."
By AARON REICH \
3/18/2020 3:40:13 PM
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Blue and White MK: Knesset members demand the right to vote remotely
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/18/2020 3:31:38 PM
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Coronavirus: Singapore reports total of 313 cases
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 3:27:05 PM
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433 Israelis diagnosed with coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/18/2020 3:49:33 PM
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US-Canada border to shut amid coronavirus fears
All "non-essential traffic" between the two countries will be prohibited.
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 9:58:36 PM
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Coronavirus: Labor and Social Welfare Ministry gives hot meal to elderly
Elderly people are among those most vulnerable to the coronavirus. 30,000 elderly people across Israel will receive hot meals, weekly visits and daily phone calls.
By DEBORAH DAHAN \
3/18/2020 7:24:44 PM
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Most Israelis avoid public transport after coronavirus regulations
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/18/2020 4:08:08 PM
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Coronavirus: 49 US military service members test positive
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 4:02:11 PM
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Orthodox Tel Aviv synagogue begins virtual online prayer services
Senior rabbi gives approval for kaddish, ‘barchu’, other prayers to be said in Kehillat Yachad’s virtual minyan
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/18/2020 5:13:32 PM
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ICC decision on Israel delayed by coronavirus shutdown
The ICC's decision about whether to authorize a full criminal probe of Israelis for war crimes will likely be delayed by at least a month
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/18/2020 7:48:14 PM
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Secret Likud, Blue and White talks held - report
By GIL HOFFMAN \
3/18/2020 4:10:00 PM
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Blue and White slams Knesset Speaker Edelstein, will look to Supreme Court
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/18/2020 4:15:56 PM
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Israel, Palestinians set up joint operations room to combat coronavirus
“Our shared borders and relations do not leave room for hesitation to take severe measures and cooperate on the highest levels to prevent the spread of the virus,” a PA spokesperson said.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
3/18/2020 9:42:35 PM
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Joint List, human rights NGO take coronavirus surveillance to court
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/18/2020 4:30:50 PM
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Coronavirus: UK confirms 2,626 cases, 91 deaths
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 6:35:53 PM
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US Senate to pass coronavirus bill, stay to work on more aid
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 4:34:51 PM
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Kochavi: We are able to handle anything, including coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/18/2020 5:13:57 PM
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Coronavirus lockdown exposes LGBTQ+ people to family abuse in Middle East
"Staying at home can eliminate their access to private spaces and increase bullying," said Omar Al Khatib of the Palestinian LGBT+ group alQaws.
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 4:52:38 PM
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Liberman: Netanyahu handles coronavirus based on apocalyptic scenarios
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/18/2020 5:22:38 PM
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Tesla factory operating normally despite coronavirus lockdown order
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 5:10:56 PM
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Ambulances ask the government for protective gear against coronavirus
The Israeli government has provided Magen David Adom (MDA) ambulances with protective gear for ambulance staffs. But half of the ambulances in the country are not MDA's.
By DEBORAH DAHAN \
3/19/2020 1:53:44 PM
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Utah hit with 5.7-magnitude quake, inbound flights diverted
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 5:13:09 PM
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Litzman told all ultra-Orthodox schools, yeshivas to close down
The health minister’s legal adviser sent a letter on Wednesday underlining that all ultra-Orthodox educational institutions, many of which have remained open despite the coronavirus, must be closed.
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/18/2020 6:46:08 PM
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Coronavirus: Canada to roll out C$27 billion stimulus package
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 6:55:01 PM
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Democratic Senator Schumer slams President Trump's call for $1,000 checks
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 5:27:28 PM
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Ministry of Health slammed for ‘slow’ response to coronavirus in elderly
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/18/2020 5:46:50 PM
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Coronavirus: Death toll in Lombardy, Italy jumps by 319 in 24 hours
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 5:49:20 PM
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Coronavirus: Cuba confirms country's first death
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 5:52:30 PM
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Israel and Iran agree: The struggle against coronavirus is a war effort
While both Israel and Iran are embarked on a national war against the virus, neither country appears to be ready to coordinate efforts.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
3/18/2020 9:03:09 PM
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Ido Fishman Lists The 5 Most Investable Businesses in 2020
If you are thinking about starting a business, you should know that there could not be a better time of doing that
By IDO FISHMAN \
3/18/2020 6:02:16 PM
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Coronavirus: AT&T to close 40% of US retail stores, reduce hours
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 6:12:07 PM
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Coronavirus: Trump wants to send taxpayers $500b., airlines loans of $50b.
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 6:03:50 PM
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Coronavirus: Turkey's Erdogan advises citizens to say home for 3 weeks
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 6:07:24 PM
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US envoy: Coronavirus makes prisoner releases by Kabul, Taliban 'urgent'
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 6:13:39 PM
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Good news and bad for Israel in Tuesday’s US primaries - analysis
The November US election is quickly shaping up as a race between former vice president Biden and US President Donald Trump.
By HERB KEINON \
3/18/2020 8:11:58 PM
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Rivlin to Abbas: World is dealing with coronavirus, we must work together
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/18/2020 6:28:09 PM
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Greece bans gatherings of 10 people or more amid coronavirus fears
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 6:29:53 PM
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Coronavirus: Trump invokes Defense Production Act to speed up testing
In addition, Trump also confirmed the deployment of the US Navy hospital ships to the East and West coasts.
By AARON REICH \
3/18/2020 6:33:01 PM
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Hotline established to help Israelis stuck abroad due to the coronavirus
The hotline created by the ISRAEL-is works in cooperation with representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to help the tens of thousands of Israelis stuck abroad.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/18/2020 7:21:39 PM
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Likud politicians file Knesset bill to annex West Bank settlements now
The right-wing bloc lead by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has 58 seats and all those politicians belong to parties that would support sovereignty.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/18/2020 8:30:41 PM
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COGAT oversees hundreds of WHO coronavirus aid kits shipped to Gaza
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/18/2020 6:53:14 PM
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IAEA to Post: We can keep watch of Iran nuke program despite coronavirus
“While there have been some travel disruptions due to the outbreak, the IAEA continues to carry out its safeguards activities in Iran and elsewhere," an IAEA spokesman said.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/18/2020 9:28:35 PM
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Farmers work ‘round the clock’ to ensure produce during coronavirus
As no shortage is expected, the report slammed chains for raising prices “in an unheard-of example of bold-faced behavior,” Balchasan said, “I hope the government will put a stop to this.”
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/18/2020 8:10:54 PM
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Head of United Hatzalah hospitalized in Florida, fears having coronavirus
“I am in the ICU and waiting for results tomorrow, but most probably I do have it,” Eli Beer told the Post.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
3/18/2020 7:33:58 PM
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Hassidic leaders in NY shut down institutions after call with White House
Trump assistant Avi Berkowitz urged leaders of Satmar, Viznitz, Bobov and other hassidic communities to adhere to administration guidelines tackling coronavirus pandemic
By OMRI NAHMIAS,JEREMY SHARON \
3/18/2020 9:03:01 PM
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Coronavirus: Italy death toll rises to 2,978, 475 new deaths in 24 hours
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 7:16:37 PM
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Netanyahu: If public doesn’t follow guidelines, Israel will be on lockdown
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/18/2020 7:30:37 PM
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Coronavirus: UK orders schools closed indefinitely starting Friday
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 7:27:33 PM
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Netanyahu to the media: Last thing I do will be to harm democracy
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/18/2020 7:35:46 PM
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Ancient fish had fingers, bridged the gap between aquatic and land animals
The study found that the first evolutionary pattern for the first version of a human hand appeared in fish before they left the water
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
3/18/2020 9:12:02 PM
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Coronavirus: Angela Merkel urges Germans to use wartime solidarity
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 7:35:07 PM
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Jerusalem Mayor: Full coronavirus lockdown expected within 2 days
The Jerusalem Municipality is preparing to provide essential services in the case of a full lock down.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
3/18/2020 9:19:22 PM
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Coronavirus: Pakistan confirms country's first death from COVID-19
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 7:57:16 PM
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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson keeping London lockdown measures 'in review'
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 7:48:10 PM
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'Netanyahu cannot be trusted as Israel's coronavirus spokesman'
Democracy Institute chief says PM is using prime-time TV to raise awareness of the situation but also might be preparing for a fourth election
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
3/19/2020 6:15:33 AM
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Netanyahu: As we fight coronavirus, Blue and White supports terrorists
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/18/2020 8:07:30 PM
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Israeli entrepreneurs race to protect potential coronavirus solutions
The Ehrlich Group has filed approximately 30 patent applications for coronavirus-related technologies, from dozens of Israeli entrepreneurs.
By EYTAN HALON \
3/19/2020 3:25:19 PM
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German gov’t permits flights from coronavirus-infected Iran and China
Words of transportation minister to bar flights are "an empty promise"
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
3/18/2020 8:21:47 PM
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Coronavirus: A short guide to managing employees in remote locations
Managing remotely or remotely managing?
By AVI KAY \
3/19/2020 2:22:02 PM
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US politics and American Jewry: It never was the way it was
For the vast majority of American Jews, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren were the first contenders for the major party nomination who expressed strikingly anti-Israel and anti-AIPAC attitudes.
By LEV STESIN \
3/18/2020 8:31:07 PM
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Patients with breathing, lung problems at highest risk with COVID-19
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 8:39:07 PM
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A Jewish and democratic state may just be impossible – opinion
The too many years of the Netanyahu regime has increased racism, hatred and fear against the Arab citizens of Israel.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
3/19/2020 1:03:27 PM
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Coronavirus: Democratic political engagement under mass quarantine
In Israel, there currently is ample reason for political engagement, dissent and mass protest.
By JEREMIAH ROZMAN \
3/18/2020 8:45:14 PM
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19-year old woman assaulted in Umm el Fahem, succumbs to injuries
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/18/2020 9:10:22 PM
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Passover in pandemic: Families on Zoom, solo seders and broken traditions
Passover traditions have been upended by the coronavirus and the restrictions necessary to contain its spread.
By BEN SALES/JTA \
3/18/2020 8:47:39 PM
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Coronavirus isn't Israel's biggest problem, it's the politicians – opinion
Like all things this past year, the novel coronavirus is no different, as Israel’s grand interregnum keeps chugging along.
By ARIEL HARKHAM \
3/18/2020 8:52:04 PM
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What’s the story with coronavirus testing?
“If we want to stop the spread, you have to isolate” people - social distancing, Magen David Adom medical director Refael Strugo stressed.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
3/18/2020 9:02:49 PM
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Businesses urge Bank of Israel to buy corporate bonds, stocks
Businesses say the Bank of Israel must start intervening to alleviate a liquidity crisis stemming from the coronavirus outbreak.
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 8:55:42 PM
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Finance Ministry, Teachers Union reach a deal over coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/18/2020 9:08:31 PM
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Coronavirus: Better communication needed in the midst of crisis
What is not needed at times like these – when everyone’s anxiety level is already at fever pitch – are unclear messages from the top.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
3/18/2020 9:00:17 PM
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Coronavirus: The divide between Trump's, Democrats' definition of crisis
Trump’s “don’t worry, be happy” approach from the outset has backfired. Only the blindly loyal believed when he said he had everything under control. Even some loyalists are having doubts.
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
3/18/2020 9:06:16 PM
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Coronavirus quarantine diary: the snows of Kilimanjaro
It was only when we were on our way down that I learned we were coming home to quarantine, despite the small number of cases of coronavirus in Africa.
By GILAD SHARON \
3/18/2020 9:12:13 PM
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Foreign Ministry calls on all Israelis abroad to return to Israel ASAP
El Al planes bring Israelis home from Peru
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/19/2020 9:33:33 PM
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Likud, Blue and White set Monday deadline for coalition deal
Blue and White demands defense, foreign ministries
By GIL HOFFMAN \
3/18/2020 9:47:46 PM
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MKs Cassif, Horowitz claim no other parliament has shut down
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/18/2020 9:42:51 PM
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US suspending visa services worldwide due to coronavirus
US missions abroad will continue to provide emergency visa services "as resources allow," and that the services to US citizens will remain available.
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 10:06:41 PM
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Bat Yam Synagogues to shut down for 30 days as of Friday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/18/2020 9:40:06 PM
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Iran to pardon 10,000 prisoners, including political ones, for New Year
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 9:44:46 PM
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J.P. Morgan to close 1,000 Chase branches on coronavirus concerns
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 10:26:19 PM
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Congress passes bill for over $100b. in coronavirus aid package
The bill, passed by a vote of 90-8, now goes to President Donald Trump for signing into law
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 10:34:45 PM
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Woman says her husband violated coronavirus quarantine to gamble
The couple, who have been married for a year, encountered hardships due to the man's alleged gambling addiction.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/18/2020 10:23:50 PM
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Coronavirus: Turkey reports second death, cases increase to 191
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 10:27:32 PM
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Facebook to shift content moderation to staff during cornavirus outbreak
Social media companies face security and privacy issues when content is reviewed in less secure environments, like private homes.
By REUTERS \
3/18/2020 10:47:11 PM
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Beit Issie Shapiro founder to get Israel Prize for lifetime achievement
Naomi Stuchiner founded Beit Issie Shapiro almost 40 years ago, an Israeli organization dedicated to improving the life of children and adults with disabilities.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/19/2020 6:43:56 PM
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Chief Rabbi: Leave phones on during Shabbat
Yosef also ruled that all synagogues at hospitals should be closed since it is hard for people to keep a distance of two meters (6.6 feet) while in them.
By MAARIV ONLINE,JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/19/2020 7:06:42 PM