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Finance Ministry slams Netanyahu's 'populist' coronavirus grants
The sources said the plan does not specify exact criteria for one to be eligible for the grants and is estimated to cost Israeli taxpayers around NIS 1.5 billion ($420 million).
By LEON SVERDLOV \
4/2/2020 12:40:37 AM
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Ellen Page's documentary examines 'environmental racism'
The film gives a platform to women of color on the front lines of resistance to these disastrous environmental impacts.
By MICHAEL ORDONA/LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS \
4/2/2020 12:29:11 AM
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Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp malfunctioning, users report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/2/2020 12:58:39 AM
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Coronavirus: Three great restaurants that still deliver
There is still ethnic diversity in the cuisines offering delivery service
By BUZZY GORDON \
4/2/2020 12:56:24 AM
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Unpacking and packing the Passover dishes
When I contemplated giving away the dishes and glassware that I’d cherished and added to for more than half a century, I realized I couldn’t do it.
By DVORA WAYSMAN \
4/2/2020 6:35:43 AM
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The case against lifting sanctions on Iran's clerical regime - analysis
Zarif: Economic sanctions the US has in force amid coronavirus pandemic are ‘medical terrorism’
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
4/2/2020 6:26:15 PM
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Donald Trump says US will soon have more ventilators than it needs
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 1:35:40 AM
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Why is this Passover different from all others?
For the past few weeks as the Passover holiday inched toward us, preparations for the commemoration and celebration of the holiday have given rise to growing angst.
By ARI KAHN \
4/2/2020 6:36:11 AM
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Gaza factory manufactures Israel's coronavirus protective gear
Despite rising demand, Bawab said that he has yet to receive orders from the Palestinian market in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
By LEON SVERDLOV \
4/2/2020 7:14:45 AM
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Netanyahu, heads of Mossad, NSC, MOH all in isolation after Litzman infected
Health minister accused of praying contrary to his own office’s guidelines
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
4/2/2020 10:26:41 PM
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Coronavirus and Passover: It doesn’t have to be as bleak as you fear
“It’s important to look at what Passover represents as a whole, which is the idea that faith can transcend anything and that hope can be found everywhere,” said Mendi Baron.
By SHARON FEIEREISEN \
4/2/2020 6:36:34 AM
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The struggles of healthcare workers during – and before – the pandemic
Responsibility, burnout and depression
By CASSANDRA GOMES-HOCHBERG \
4/2/2020 6:36:55 AM
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Protecting your loved ones amid the coronavirus pandemic
From what needs deep cleaning to what to stock in your medicine cabinet
By SHARON FEIEREISEN \
4/2/2020 6:37:25 AM
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$30 million in drugs seized in tunnel under US-Mexico border
The nearly three-story-deep tunnel stretches for more than 2,000 feet (610 meters).
By LEON SVERDLOV \
4/2/2020 4:01:08 AM
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Students will have five final exams instead of seven due to coronavirus
The goal is to achieve the smallest number of students being tested in a single class room.
By OMRI RON \
4/2/2020 4:21:12 AM
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US believes Iran 'directly involved' in killing dissident in Turkey
The United States had not previously disclosed its assessment on who might have been behind the incident.
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 4:04:46 AM
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Political rivals Biden, Trump may talk about coronavirus
"Our teams will be in touch and we will arrange a call," Biden's deputy campaign manager, Kate Bedingfield, said in a statement.
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 4:41:18 AM
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Lessons learned from other Pandemics in the Jewish community
While there are stark contrasts between today’s coronavirus pandemic and HIV/AIDS epidemic, Jewish law gives us a road map that applies to both.
By LINDA S. HAASE/JTA \
4/2/2020 4:36:28 AM
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We need Shabbat now more than ever in the days of the coronavirus
Even alone in my apartment, I am overwhelmed by space. What I am craving is: time.
By CAROLINE ROTHSTEIN/JTA \
4/2/2020 4:50:16 AM
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The heartbreaking loneliness of mourning during a pandemic
In short, how can we be present when we are not allowed to be present?
By JORDANA HORN/JTA \
4/2/2020 5:00:33 AM
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Trump’s friend in coma from coronavirus is a Jewish real estate mogul
Chera, 78, is part of the tight-knit Syrian Jewish community in Brooklyn. In 2014, he was honored at the gala dinner of the American Friends of the Rabin Medical Center.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
4/2/2020 5:06:45 AM
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Israelis raise half a million dollars for twins of coronavirus victim
At least 13,770 donors contributed to the fund drive, which had a goal of $500,000 in 30 days.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
4/2/2020 5:20:16 AM
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Family living during the coronavirus pandemic
From a yoga-inspired workout routine to how to speak with your kids about the virus
By SHARON FEIEREISEN \
6/3/2020 1:40:53 PM
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg is working out in Supreme Court gym during pandemic
Johnson said he takes precautions, including wiping down the equipment before the 87-year-old Ginsburg works out and social distancing.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
4/2/2020 5:30:19 AM
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George Soros donates $1.1 million to Budapest for coronavirus preparation
The donation earned praise from the Hungarian capital’s mayor.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
4/2/2020 5:45:52 AM
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From the editor: the vision of Bill Gates
The founder of Microsoft's take on the COVID-19 crisis
By STEVE LINDE \
4/6/2020 1:35:51 PM
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The impact of the coronavirus crisis on education
80% of the classes that were previously offered during the regular school day are now being held online, in addition to workshops on other subjects such as cooking and exercise.
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
4/2/2020 6:38:15 AM
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14 days: from the corona crisis to the 14th happiest country
A compilation of Israel's news, both good and bad, in the last two weeks.
By STEVE LINDE \
4/6/2020 1:37:48 PM
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Brooklyn man arrested after coughing on FBI agents
The suspect allegedly sold N95 respirators "and other assorted materials" for $12,000, a 700% markup from their normal prices.
By LEON SVERDLOV \
4/4/2020 7:29:09 PM
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Miami Beach hotel sued after canceling Passover vacation for 1,200
Students, parents and staff of the Magen David Yeshivah in Brooklyn had rented 621 rooms for about 1,200 guests for the April program at the Eden Roc hotel.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
4/2/2020 6:04:06 AM
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There’s more to top NFL prospect Jerry Jeudy’s Star of David necklace
By EMILY BURACK/ JTA \
4/2/2020 6:07:38 AM
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One man's story of receiving a new kidney and a new life
In this wild time of coronavirus, Chaim still managed to receive a "new used" kidney.
By ILAN CHAIM \
4/6/2020 1:38:41 PM
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Picasso painting looted by Nazis will return to heirs of Jewish banker
Paul von Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, a descendant of composer Felix Mendelssohn, sold the pastel work titled “Head of a Woman” in 1934, along with at least 15 other significant artworks. He died in 1935.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
4/2/2020 12:28:10 PM
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COVID-19: The situation in Africa is worse than it seems
Millions across Africa spend six hours each day collecting contaminated water. The lack of access to water and hygiene puts these communities at the greatest risk, if COVID-19 reaches their villages.
By SIVAN YA'ARI \
8/5/2020 1:06:11 PM
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Three Moroccan Jews, some related to MK Amir Peretz, die of coronavirus
Simone Peretz was in critical condition prior to her death and did not know that her son also was ill when she passed away, Amir Peretz wrote.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
4/2/2020 6:43:13 AM
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Shoot coronavirus lockdown violators dead, says Philippine president
"My orders to the police and military ... if there is trouble and there's an occasion that they fight back and your lives are in danger, shoot them dead."
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 6:47:22 AM
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Unity in the government in the age of corona
Gantz joins Netanyahu, splitting Blue and White.
By MARK WEISS \
4/6/2020 1:40:27 PM
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Adam Schlesinger, Fountains of Wayne songwriter, dies from coronavirus, 52
Fountains of Wayne’s most famous song was “Stacy’s Mom,” for which Schlesinger and co-songwriter Chris Collingwood were nominated for two Grammy Awards in 2003.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA,EMILY BURACK/ JTA \
4/2/2020 7:18:24 AM
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Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany rises to 73,522 - RKI
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 7:25:02 AM
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Is coronavirus a force majeure event?
Force majeure provisions offer relief from performing contractual obligations.
By STEPHEN WRIGHT/ADAM KELLY/DAVID BOOTH \
4/2/2020 7:32:58 AM
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14-year-old dies following car accident
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/2/2020 7:56:23 AM
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10 Israelis die in one day, near 7,000 infected, Bnei Brak in lockdown
900 people sick in the haredi city, 4,500 elderly to be evacuated * Worldwide cases surpass 1 million.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN,ANNA AHRONHEIM,JEREMY SHARON,EYTAN HALON \
4/3/2020 12:20:43 AM
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Yemeni who survived the war tells of newest struggle with coronavirus
If you have already gone through hell, you should be exempt from new trials. But this is not the case and we are in this together
By NADIA AL-SAKKAF/THE MEDIA LINE \
4/2/2020 8:40:38 AM
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Death sentence to man tied with murder of WSJ reporter Daniel Pearl
Pearl was investigating Islamist militants in Karachi after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States when he was kidnapped in January 2002.
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 9:53:26 AM
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Palestinian agreement favors journalists amid coronavirus crisis
Government source: Agreement will hurt media outlets, should be withdrawn
By DIMA ABUMARIA/ THE MEDIA LINE \
4/2/2020 9:15:08 AM
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HU professor wins over 3m. euro grant for groundbreaking cancer research
Three Hebrew U. researchers win a total of over 7m. euros from the European Research Council for "ground breaking and high risk projects" including the treatment of adult leukemia.
By CELIA JEAN \
4/2/2020 1:35:02 PM
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Israel's unemployment rate hits 24.6%
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/2/2020 10:36:48 AM
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Russia's coronavirus cases jump to more than 3,500 in record daily rise
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 12:48:33 PM
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Toddler goes viral for instructing people to stay home due to coronavirus
"It is forbidden to go to the mall, it is forbidden to go to the supermarket, it is even forbidden to go to the gymboree!"
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
4/2/2020 11:41:24 AM
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Elon Musk's SpaceX bans Zoom over privacy concerns
NASA, one of SpaceX's biggest customers, also prohibits its employees from using Zoom.
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 12:27:20 PM
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Israeli hi-tech to receive NIS 650 million 'first aid' injection
"It is well understood, even by the Finance Ministry, that the hi-tech industry in Israel holds the key to pulling us out of the economic crisis following the coronavirus pandemic."
By EYTAN HALON \
4/2/2020 6:51:48 PM
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Joe Exotic from Netflix's Tiger King contracted coronavirus in prison
He was placed in isolation after several other inmates tested positive for the virus.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/11/2020 4:39:26 PM
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Justin Bieber says Shema Yisrael on Instagram live
Bieber assumedly knows the prayer from his Jewish long-time manager, Scooter Braun.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
4/2/2020 11:57:30 AM
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Coronavirus rates in India rise, search for exposed to Delhi cluster
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 12:48:53 PM
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Afghanistan prepares to swap 100 Taliban prisoners for 20 security forces
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 12:12:21 PM
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Armed troops to be deployed to Bnei Brak to help coronavirus efforts
12,000 IDF troops taking part in military's operation against the deadly virus; Bennett visits Bnei Brak; two troops from Ir HaBadim diagnosed with virus
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
4/2/2020 10:31:13 PM
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Naftali Bennett visits Bnei Brak, says the citizens behaving well
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/2/2020 12:49:22 PM
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Trump says China's coronavirus numbers seem 'on the light side'
"The numbers seem to be a little bit on the light side - and I am being nice when I say that - relative to what we witnessed and what was reported."
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 12:43:32 PM
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Coronavirus: 1 out of every 7 sick Israelis is from Bnei Brak
Compare Bnei Brak's 900 patients to Jerusalem's 916 or Tel Aviv's 324.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
4/2/2020 3:46:18 PM
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Coronavirus death toll in Spain reaches above 10,000
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 1:30:25 PM
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Over 50,000 infected with coronavirus in Iran, more than 3,000 dead
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 1:31:37 PM
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Israeli researchers warn of 'escalation' in coronavirus cyber attacks
Hackers have embraced the soaring popularity of Netflix as part of their web-based fraud schemes. We have to "exercise good cyber hygiene, and be extra cautious when receiving documents and links."
By EYTAN HALON \
4/2/2020 6:42:14 PM
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Millions of Americans say coronavirus a ‘wake-up call’ from God
A stunning 44% of Americans polled said they see “the global coronavirus pandemic and economic meltdown” as “a wake-up call for us to turn back to faith in God,” as “signs of coming judgment."
By JOEL CLEO GIOSUÈ ROSENBERG \
4/2/2020 1:00:49 PM
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David Broza, Al Franken, Lewis Black to spice up online Seder
City Winery in New York, a branch of the City Winery chain, is offering a livestream event, The Downtown Seder 2020 at 6 p.m. ET on April 6.
By HANNAH BROWN \
4/2/2020 1:02:28 PM
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To Bibi or not To Bibi? That was the question
Had it not been for the corona crisis, a Jerusalem courtroom would already now be the venue for “The State of Israel vs. Benjamin Netanyahu”
By PAUL GROSS \
4/2/2020 1:22:23 PM
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Gov't approves aid grant for self-employed over telephone
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/2/2020 2:07:00 PM
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Swiss coronavirus cases top 18,000, death toll rises to 432
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 2:30:25 PM
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Coronavirus and Judaism: What you need to know
Prayers, Passover, mikva, and more - your questions, answered.
By JEREMY SHARON,ZEV STUB \
4/2/2020 2:38:23 PM
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Police raids synagogue in Bnei Brak for breaking coronavirus restrictions
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/2/2020 2:42:47 PM
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Hundreds die in nursing homes in France since the coronavirus outbreak
Officials have held back on directly linking the deaths to the coronavirus given the age and health condition of many who have died.
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 2:45:43 PM
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Israeli high school finals to take place in emergency format
Due to the uncertainty leading into the Passover holiday, as of yet, the Education Ministry has decided to implement emergency formatting for high school matriculation exams.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
4/2/2020 5:20:22 PM
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32-year-old arrested for alleged sexual misconduct towards 15-year-old
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/2/2020 2:51:42 PM
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With Netanyahu in quarantine, how does the government work?
The Knesset has a different challenge – it doesn’t allow remote voting. MKs cannot call in their votes or leave a note or have someone vote in their place.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
4/2/2020 11:45:39 PM
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Twitter takes down accounts Egypt, Saudi Arabia, other countries
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 3:19:06 PM
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Biden: Democratic convention should be moved to August due to coronavirus
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 3:22:39 PM
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Iran-linked hackers target WHO staff during coronavirus outbreak
It is not clear if any accounts were compromised, but the attacks show how the WHO and other organizations at the center of a global effort to contain the coronavirus have come under attack.
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 3:30:46 PM
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MK Jabareen: All coronavirus checks for Arabs equal daily figure for Jews
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/2/2020 4:26:03 PM
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Holocaust Remembrance Day can still be held communally despite coronavirus
A website has been launched online so that hosts can hold events to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day, since official events have been canceled.
By CELIA JEAN \
4/2/2020 7:00:47 PM
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For Israel's elderly at home alone due to coronavirus, beware of crooks
The coronavirus crisis is a green light for crooks, and as a result, unscrupulous con merchants are pretending to deliver food or perform tests on unsuspecting Israelis.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
4/2/2020 3:43:53 PM
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Coronavirus: What do new questions about WHO and China cases mean?
The question about infection rates has plagued analysts of the data that the WHO and China have presented since January.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
4/2/2020 7:05:08 PM
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Coronavirus and the Start Up nation: How COVID-19 impacts tech
Jerusalem Post reporter Eytan Halon and tech expert Hillel Fuld discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Israel's tech sector.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/2/2020 5:43:45 PM
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El Al rescue flight leaves Australia, helping those stranded return home
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/2/2020 4:21:52 PM
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New study finds that cats can catch coronavirus, but dogs cannot
The study concluded that cats, as well as ferrets, were susceptible and could catch as well as transmit COVID-19, while dogs, pigs, chickens and ducks cannot.
By AARON REICH \
4/2/2020 5:23:28 PM
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The Defense Ministry should lead Israel's fight against coronavirus
While the Health Ministry works to take care of those struggling to breath, the Defense Ministry has the best logistical arm to assume responsibility.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
4/2/2020 9:12:26 PM
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International Children’s Books Day marked despite Coronavirus
Marking the birthday of Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen, the day is marked around the world to promote literature.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
4/2/2020 6:07:09 PM
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New partnership ensures cancer patients receive life-saving treatment
For cancer patients unable to afford private methods of transportation, limited public services could mean losing access to life-saving treatment.
By EYTAN HALON \
4/2/2020 5:31:25 PM
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The Online Casino: The Environmental Benefits of Online Gaming
The UK gambling industry has grown exponentially over the last couple of years. And, current trends show that is will continue to grow as the mainstream adoption of the industry is sought.
By Leo Giosuè \
4/2/2020 6:46:06 PM
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Israel to halt demolition of Area C's illegal buildings due to coronavirus
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus crisis, the Civil Administration has continued to remove illegal construction in Area C that belongs to both settlers and Palestinians
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
4/2/2020 6:44:21 PM
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Jerusalem musician’s song injects 'sunshine' into the coronavirus blues
"When I’m knocked down by doubt in myself and the bigger picture, by frustration and anger, I seek a deeper version of myself and knowledge of what it's all about.”
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/3/2020 1:53:33 AM
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UK coronavirus death toll rises by 24% to 2,921
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 5:58:14 PM
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Benny Gantz - breakthrough, at last
The deal Gantz and Netanyahu are hammering has yet to be finalized, but its essential outlines are clear.
By AMOTZ ASA-EL \
4/6/2020 1:41:04 PM
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Coronavirus crisis boosts Shtayyeh’s chances of becoming next PA president
One year after he was appointed as prime minister, the 62-year-old Shtayyeh has now significantly improved his chances of becoming the next PA president.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
4/2/2020 8:56:34 PM
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Jewish Agency, Diaspora Ministry, hold coronavirus emergency meeting
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/2/2020 5:57:55 PM
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Coronavirus Passover: Why is this year different from all others?
Holiday guidelines from the Health Ministry
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
4/2/2020 9:39:43 PM
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Turkey’s future
Is it too late for Ankara to move back into the Western orbit?
By ERIC R MANDEL \
4/6/2020 1:41:43 PM
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Jewish doctor urges Israel to follow his off-label coronavirus treatment
While some anecdotal studies indicated that these drugs might be effective, other doctors have criticized Dr. Zelenko’s protocol, saying that more research is needed.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
4/3/2020 12:09:27 AM
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Israel Innovation Authority to fast track grants totaling NIS 650 million
NIS 50 million of the package has been earmarked for projects dealing with solutions to the coronavirus epidemic.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
4/2/2020 5:52:34 PM
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Netflix leads on downloads, but YouTube Kids grabs more hours
The report did not give actual hours of usage, but ranked YouTube Kids first, followed by Netflix. YouTube itself was in third place.
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 5:52:22 PM
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Italian man allegedly murders girlfriend, says she gave him COVID-19
The man was working as nurse and the woman was a medical student, both were working in a hospital in Sicily.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/2/2020 9:15:52 PM
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4,500 elderly people will leave Bnei Brak due to coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/2/2020 6:13:04 PM
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Trump: 'Great' that Saudi, Russia, cutting oil production
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 6:07:12 PM
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Mossad head Yossi Cohen tests negative for coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/2/2020 6:20:15 PM
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Coronavirus: We worry about physical health, what about mental health?
"Home confinement restricts freedom of movement and, therefore, is similar in some ways, to involuntary hospitalization or imprisonment."
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
4/2/2020 7:51:51 PM
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Likud, Blue and White in marathon talks to reach deal on Friday
Netanyahu wants Edelstein as foreign minister
By GIL HOFFMAN \
4/2/2020 10:30:39 PM
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Jerusalem kids tackle lockdown challenges in ‘corona-hackathon’
PICO Kids works in over 60 schools across Israel’s capital, serving communities with a diverse religious and cultural background with the support of about 100 mentors as well as many volunteers.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
4/2/2020 7:12:11 PM
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Israel's unemployment rate climbs to 24.9%
By EYTAN HALON \
4/2/2020 6:40:42 PM
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High Court keeps courts in emergency state amid coronavirus pandemic
The left has accused the Justice Minister of shutting down the courts to delay Netanyahu's trial
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
4/2/2020 8:12:00 PM
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New York has ventilators to last 6 days, says Governor Cuomo
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 7:15:26 PM
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Democrats delay presidential convention until August
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 7:16:34 PM
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Israel’s coronavirus report card
The latest Health Ministry report says that 37% of infected Israelis are under age 30, 15% are 30-39 and 13% are 40-49. “What we are seeing now are the results of the steps taken three weeks ago."
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
4/2/2020 10:00:03 PM
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Shalom Jackson died of COVID-19 – Who looks after his friends?
Jackson was living at Mishan senior living center in Beersheba, where other patients of coronavirus were reported.
By YASSER OKBI/MAARIV \
4/2/2020 9:49:01 PM
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Most new West Bank Palestinian coronavirus cases are workers from Israel
The PA is particularly concerned about the issue because due to the upcoming Passover holiday, some 50,000 Palestinian workers are expected to return home to the West Bank next week.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH,TOVAH LAZAROFF \
4/2/2020 9:48:36 PM
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The Jewish paradox of the coronavirus
Everything we do in our national and religious identity is about gathering. Jews, and especially Israelis, do everything in groups.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
4/2/2020 7:39:35 PM
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COVID-19 and the Jews: Today’s Black Plague
Could COVID-19 ignite an outbreak of antisemitism?
By BRIAN SCHRAUGER,BRIAN SCHRAUGER \
4/6/2020 1:42:30 PM
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Global coronavirus deaths top 50,000
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 7:45:15 PM
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No coronavirus vaccine can inoculate against anti-vaxxers
As the world ails, the movement against vaccinations is alive and well.
By RUTHIE BLUM \
4/24/2020 2:40:29 PM
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US CDC reports 213,144 coronavirus cases, 4,513 deaths
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 7:46:16 PM
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Extremists demonstrate in Bnei Brak against coronavirus regulations
By JEREMY SHARON \
4/2/2020 7:57:20 PM
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Grapevine April 3, 2020: To the skies nonetheless
Movers and shakers in Israeli society
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
4/2/2020 7:50:33 PM
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Plagues, Jews and fake news
“They are blaming the Jews, accusing us of trying to destroy the economy in order to make money. They also blame Israel for causing the virus."
By ROBERT HERSOWITZ \
4/6/2020 1:43:09 PM
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A spirit of wars and Passovers past in the fight against coronavirus
This – unconventional – war will eventually be over and disputes will be renewed, but there have definitely been changes, different priorities and a chance for new alliances.
By LIAT COLLINS \
4/2/2020 7:54:49 PM
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Britain to target 100,000 daily coronavirus tests by month
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 7:55:12 PM
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US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman asks: Why a virus?
Under these extraordinary circumstances, anyone, and certainly a believer and amateur theologian like me, could be excused for searching for an underlying divine message.
By DAVID FRIEDMAN \
4/3/2020 3:14:11 PM
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US eases ban on gay blood donors amid coronavirus
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 8:03:02 PM
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Ehud Olmert to 'Post': Netanyahu must stop with the scare tactics
Bibi must leave, and Gantz and Ashkenazi must return to their party. The masses of the House of Israel who are strong and healthy, and full of energy and goodwill, must be allowed to return to work.
By EHUD OLMERT \
4/2/2020 8:04:52 PM
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It's not just the ultra-Orthodox that Israel has neglected
Israel can no longer afford the purposeful and self-destructive sectarianism of its minority communities
By DAVID M. WEINBERG \
4/2/2020 8:10:14 PM
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Welcome to beautiful Elbatouf!
Despite the tremendous historic and religious significance of this site, and the touristic potential, the area had been largely neglected by both the central governments
By RUTH WASSERMAN LANDE \
4/6/2020 1:45:21 PM
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Weddings in the time of corona
What’s it like to get married in the midst of a pandemic? Increasingly restrictive directives from the Health Ministry are impacting weddings. ‘In Jerusalem’ spoke with some of those affected.
BY Rivkah Lambert Adler \
4/2/2020 8:14:27 PM
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To be honored as an elder in Israel: aging in the time of corona
Under stress, Europe is reverting to its long history of deeming some groups worthy of life; others, not so much. Happily, Israel is not Europe.
By RENEE GARFINKEL \
4/2/2020 8:14:38 PM
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Coronavirus: The imperative for reciprocity of humanitarian aid
To this day, Hamas continues to hold his remains, presumably as a bargaining chip to extract political concessions.
By Michal Cotler-Wunsh \
4/6/2020 12:21:19 PM
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Don’t build a wall around the haredim – opinion
This novel coronavirus crisis – which has not yet peaked – will have major repercussions for the ultra-Orthodox public.
By Yedidia Z. Stern \
4/7/2020 11:40:45 AM
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21st Maccabiah postponed a year for Olympics to 2022
Hoping to attract record number of competitors to Israel, Maccabi World Union doesn't want to conflict with delayed Tokyo Games
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/2/2020 8:26:37 PM
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Helmsley Trust donates $11 million to boost Israel’s COVID-19 efforts
The Helmsley grants include $5 million for eight Clalit Health Services hospitals, with $2.1 million to help transform Hasharon Hospital into a dedicated COVID-19 facility.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/2/2020 9:32:20 PM
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Coronavirus: When Israel’s 'everything will be ok' mindset hits the fan
Israel lost its way in recent decades and enabled a free fall in the number of hospital beds per capita.
By DAN BEN-DAVID \
4/3/2020 5:37:04 PM
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Unexpectedly clearer air during plague days
On March 15, guidelines were issued regarding the closure of all educational institutions and a significant reduction in manpower in the workplace. After March 17, pollution levels dropped noticeably.
By YAIR ASSAF-SHAPIRA \
4/2/2020 8:31:53 PM
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Eti More: Optimistic artist and sculptor exhibits in Jaffa
“My condition for agreeing to eat was a pencil in my hand and paper to draw on, or else books with lots of colorful pictures. I always knew that this is my destiny, I never thought of anything else."
By SHULA KOPF \
4/6/2020 1:45:54 PM
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IDF challenge: Balancing military preparedness with health emergency roles
The IDF accordingly elevated its readiness to one level above normal last week, and is requiring soldiers to follow social distancing and quarantine regulations
By YAACOV AYISH \
4/2/2020 8:34:17 PM
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World powers turn to Israel for coronavirus pandemic leadership example
We went from passing out fliers and hanging election banners to in-home isolations, Zoom conference calls and early Passover cleaning.
By FLEUR HASSAN-NAHOUM \
4/2/2020 8:37:47 PM
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Hillel's Tech Corner: BetterHelp, needed now more than ever
We are social creatures, and whether we are introverts or extroverts, we need social interactions at some level to maintain our normalcy and not lose our minds.
By HILLEL FULD \
4/2/2020 8:41:23 PM
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Incoming economic package for Israeli economy battered by coronavirus
There may be months exemption from municipal tax (arnona) for businesses regarding March-May.
By LEON HARRIS \
4/2/2020 8:44:09 PM
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Knee deep in Pesach Cleaning: Your financial exodus
The Passover holiday celebrates our freedom from slavery. Why not take advantage of this time of year and get yourself out from fiscal slavery and become financially independent?
By AARON KATSMAN \
4/3/2020 12:16:46 AM
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How will coronavirus impact the 2020 US presidential race?
US POLITICAL AFFAIRS: ‘The election has to happen’
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
4/3/2020 8:37:16 PM
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Global coronavirus cases top 1 million
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 10:43:09 PM
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An Israel-China policy is needed now more than ever
The deepening of the US-Sino rivalry will surely be one of the most significant new geopolitical features in a post-corona world
By HERB KEINON \
4/5/2020 10:32:15 AM
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Enjoying music and art through Beit Avi Chai online
“The Beit Avi Chai staff is continuously updating our special website for this period, and launching a new series of interactive online classes, lectures, programs for children and families."
By BARRY DAVIS \
4/2/2020 9:00:02 PM
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Assessing the US strategy in Iraq
Only an integrated political, military and economic strategy targeting the Iranian system in all its aspects, with a long-term commitment to local allies and the mission, can succeed
By JONATHAN SPYER \
4/2/2020 9:01:00 PM
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Benny Gantz betrayed no one
MIDDLE ISRAEL: Somebody had to cut the Gordian knot, and how good it is that somebody did
By AMOTZ ASA-EL \
4/2/2020 9:14:49 PM
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Coronavirus: Israel must help Hamas without creating a security threat
SECURITY: The Gaza corona conundrum
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
4/2/2020 9:18:55 PM
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Peggy Cidor's round-up of city affairs
Everything from corona hotels to the newest hi-tech innovations.
By PEGGY CIDOR \
4/2/2020 9:19:09 PM
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Boosting the economy in the coronavirus outbreak
If Israel’s economy is to bounce back after the corona crisis, the new government under Netanyahu, Blue and White leader Benny Gantz and the new finance minister must come up with a specific proposal
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
4/2/2020 9:24:14 PM
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Bereft Barkat
This week's Jerusalem grapevine.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
4/2/2020 9:26:29 PM
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Temple Mount activists to Netanyahu: Passover offering against COVID-19
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/2/2020 9:31:15 PM
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Bnei Brak - the coronavirus capital of the Jewish state
Who is to blame for the proliferation of the virus in the bastion of the haredi community?
By JEREMY SHARON \
4/3/2020 9:05:11 AM
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Max Stern takes on all musical comers
Stern has traveled a long and winding musical, cultural and personal path since crossing the Pond.
By BARRY DAVIS \
4/2/2020 9:34:00 PM
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Iraq has confirmed thousands more COVID-19 cases than reported, medics say
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 10:21:55 PM
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Panathinaikos icon Fragiskos Alvertis reflects on 30 years with the club
A classic Greek tale of basketball greatness
By JOSHUA HALICKMAN \
4/2/2020 9:45:24 PM
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What is the state of Israel's courts in the time of coronavirus?
Efforts made to move forward with criminal trials for defendants being held in detention.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
4/4/2020 5:49:37 PM
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Facebook launches fact-checker on WhatsApp to fight coronavirus hoaxes
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 10:15:48 PM
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US Army rolls into Seattle with field hospital built for combat
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 10:38:50 PM
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Venezuelan warship shoots, rams into German cruise vessel before sinking
US indicted socialist Venezuelan president for narcotics operation with terrorists
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
4/3/2020 10:39:40 AM
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How an old tuberculosis vaccine might help fight the new coronavirus
Here is what scientists know, and what they are trying to find out.
By REUTERS \
4/2/2020 10:49:27 PM
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IDF reports 116 confirmed COVID-19 cases, all in light condition
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/2/2020 11:26:54 PM
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Netanyahu tests negative again for COVID-19
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/2/2020 11:48:29 PM