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Censorship in a time of coronavirus

Censorship in a time of coronavirus

Opinion: PM opts to fire Likud head of Knesset coronavirus committee for daring to question uninformed decisions and the finance minister reprimands his ministry DG… Read More ›

John Lewis and the Jews: 6 moments that showcase an enduring alliance

John Lewis and the Jews: 6 moments that showcase an enduring alliance

From helping found the Atlanta Black-Jewish Coalition to protesting for the release of Soviet Jews, the US civil rights icon was a powerful friend of… Read More ›

Fox’s Chris Wallace Gets Praise For His Interview With Trump

Fox’s Chris Wallace Gets Praise For His Interview With Trump

  NEW YORK (AP) — As veteran journalists who now teach the craft to college students, Tom Bettag and Frank Sesno both said they will… Read More ›

Trump tweets image of himself wearing a mask and calls it ‘patriotic’

Trump tweets image of himself wearing a mask and calls it ‘patriotic’

  Washington – President Donald Trump tweeted an image of himself wearing a face mask and indirectly called the act “patriotic” on Monday — a… Read More ›

Politics and populism — not coronavirus — are making Israelis sick

Politics and populism — not coronavirus — are making Israelis sick

“Right now, everything is political,” Hadassah Medical Center head Zeev Rotstein said.   Populism and politics can be as deadly as most serious diseases, and… Read More ›

Israel sees increase in seriously ill, dramatic rise in people on ventilators

Israel sees increase in seriously ill, dramatic rise in people on ventilators

There are currently 254 people in serious condition of which 70 are on ventilators – an increase of 15 since Saturday; death toll rises to… Read More ›

Government said to weigh weeknight lockdowns as cases pass 50,000

Government said to weigh weeknight lockdowns as cases pass 50,000

As patients in serious condition jump by 35 in 24 hours to 252, ministers reportedly concerned young people will continue to gather when bars and… Read More ›

Trump Not Ready To Commit To Election Results If He Loses

Trump Not Ready To Commit To Election Results If He Loses

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is refusing to publicly commit to accepting the results of the upcoming White House election, recalling a similar… Read More ›

Trump indicates he won’t sign another coronavirus stimulus bill that doesn’t include a payroll tax cut

Trump indicates he won’t sign another coronavirus stimulus bill that doesn’t include a payroll tax cut

  President Trump indicated in an interview with “Fox News Sunday” host Chris Wallace that he may not sign another coronavirus stimulus bill if it… Read More ›

Second hearing of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s trial to occur on Sunday

Second hearing of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s trial to occur on Sunday

Timing of when witnesses will be called is considered crucial   By Saturday night, it was clear there would be no last-minute emergency coronavirus announcement… Read More ›

Mass protests are warnings for Israel’s government

Mass protests are warnings for Israel’s government

Opinion: The people have grown tired of the empty promises and politicking; on Saturday thousands marched to protest the government’s handling of the economic crisis… Read More ›

In Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, thousands rail against Netanyahu, COVID-19 policies

In Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, thousands rail against Netanyahu, COVID-19 policies

Protesters block roads during hours of rallies in 2 cities; some clash with police in capital; 13 Tel Aviv demonstrators arrested after officer pepper-sprayed, torch… Read More ›

China Moves Rocket Into Place For Upcoming Mars Mission

China Moves Rocket Into Place For Upcoming Mars Mission

  BEIJING (AP) — China has moved a rocket into position to launch a rover to Mars in one of three upcoming missions to the… Read More ›

Opinion: Covid-19 has exposed India’s failure to deliver even the most basic obligations to its people

Opinion: Covid-19 has exposed India’s failure to deliver even the most basic obligations to its people

Days before India lifted its nationwide lockdown on June 1, the country’s health ministry issued a press statement with a triumphant headline. “15 countries with… Read More ›

Nick Cannon Dropped Over Anti-Semitic Comments | The View Chimes In – Must Watch

Nick Cannon Dropped Over Anti-Semitic Comments | The View Chimes In – Must Watch

IDF reopens facility in Ashkelon for soldiers sick with coronavirus

IDF reopens facility in Ashkelon for soldiers sick with coronavirus

Total of 663 service members have been diagnosed with the virus; military says troops on furlough can’t meet in groups of over 5 people  … Read More ›

Netanyahu cannot buy Israelis’ silence

Netanyahu cannot buy Israelis’ silence

Opinion: The prime minister is worried about a dip in his popularity and thinks that putting cash in our bank accounts can jump-start a shattered… Read More ›

In fresh virus lockdown, restaurants, gyms to close Friday

In fresh virus lockdown, restaurants, gyms to close Friday

Cabinet announces restrictions starting 5 p.m.; non-essential stores to close on weekends; Netanyahu and Gantz to decide fate of schools   Cabinet ministers decided in… Read More ›

Hawley Seeks Civil Rights Probe In Case Of St. Louis Couple

Hawley Seeks Civil Rights Probe In Case Of St. Louis Couple

  O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley on Thursday urged Attorney General William Barr to launch a federal civil rights investigation of St.… Read More ›

The Trump administration just pulled coronavirus data out of the CDC’s hands, and it means Americans can’t see where hospital beds are filled

The Trump administration just pulled coronavirus data out of the CDC’s hands, and it means Americans can’t see where hospital beds are filled

  On Wednesday, US hospitals stopped directly reporting coronavirus capacity, staffing, and supply-related data to the CDC. Instead, they now send information directly to the… Read More ›