The Jerusalem Post Archive

10 October 2020
Survey: Most of Israeli public use face masks improperly amid coronavirus

While focusing on personal habits of face mask wear, the survey mainly targeted the frequency with which Israelis change their masks.

Virtual pilgrimage to Jerusalem, global prayer session takes place today

Participants can share written prayers that will be placed in the cracks of the Western Wall.

Two men linked to Trump's lawyer Giuliani arrested

The businessmen, Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman, were arrested in connection with a New York case involving campaign finance laws, a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan said.

Program to reduce infection rate to be implemented in all red cities

Health Ministry director-general said on Friday that preschoolers might be able to go back to school in two weeks • 78% of all Covid-19 patients in Israel have recovered

Ankara, after fueling Armenia conflict, moves on to Varosha in Cyprus

Turkey was already pivoting from having provoked the crises with Armenia in September to create a new crisis in mid-October.

Nof Hagalil fire under control, arson suspected in other fires

While most fires are believed to have been caused due to extreme heat, officials in the Israeli security establishment raised concerns that some fires are the result of arson.

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky's condition deteriorating
Trump to resume campaigning; second debate canceled

Questions remained about whether Trump was still contagious and whether his campaign, whose leadership has also been hit hard by the coronavirus, could put on the events at short notice.

Biden holding lead on handling coronavirus, Pew poll shows

Election is about core American values and goals rather than policy • Over 80% say the winner "should focus primarily on the concerns of all Americans, even if it disappoints some of his supporter."

Over 80% of people with coronavirus didn’t have key symptoms - UK study

Researchers say "COVID-19 symptoms are poor markers of CoV-2," call for a "more widespread testing program," saying it is "necessary to capture 'silent' transmission."

Trump to campaign in Florida on Monday -campaign
Hurricane Delta to make landfall soon near Louisiana coast -NHC
At least four dead, many injured as another blast rocks Beirut

Video shows significant damage to the surrounding area with debris scattered in the streets, and many people once again feared to be trapped under the rubble.

Billy Crystal, Bill Kristol star in ad for Jews for Biden

The purpose of the ad is to show why Jewish voters with different political perspectives should not vote for should reject president Donald Trump.

US Oct 15 presidential debate will not proceed - debate commission

Trump's campaign on Friday accused the commission, headed by a former chairman of the Republican National Committee, "biased" toward Biden.

Rights group criticizes Buenos Aires for using surveillance tech on kids

HRW cited three cases of Argentine adults being erroneously detained by police due to the system's errors.

Czech Republic reports 8,618 new coronavirus cases in one day
US, AstraZeneca strike deal for COVID19 antibody treatment touted by Trump

The treatment has come under the spotlight after Trump was treated with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals' antibody drug last week. The president has also released a video on Twitter touting its benefits.

Armenia and Azerbaijan accuse each other of violating ceasefire

He did not provide details on the talks but said the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe's (OSCE) Minsk Group would mediate.

Trump says he stopped taking coronavirus medications eight hours ago
Iranian gold medal athletes urge Olympics to ban Islamic Republic

Iran should be "suspended from international sports in response to the killing of wrestler Navid Afkari and its systemic discrimination against women, including female athletes."

Judge upholds restrictions on houses of worship in New York

Agudath Israel expressed disappointment in Friday’s decision in a tweet and promised to continue working on the issue after Shemini Atzeret, which begins tonight.

Federations, Orthodox groups want quadruple security funds for nonprofits

The letter, also signed by Christian, Sikh and Muslim groups, says the $90 million available has run out.

New US sanctions cut Iranian banks off from the world finance system

The sanctions effectively cut off Iran from world markets because of the preeminence worldwide of the US dollar.

Saudi-led coalition destroys explosive drone fired by Houthis
Prince and the Jews: The rock star’s Jewish friend tells all in new memoir

The two men would reconnect in the early 1980s, when Karlen was a magazine journalist and Prince one of the world’s most famous rock stars.

US cemetery company quotes Nazi Heinrich Himmler in its calendar

Keith Trost, the company’s spokesman, told the Inquirer that the inclusion of the Himmler quote was likely a mistake by an outside vendor.

Tobia Zevi is a star in Rome’s Jewish community. Will he become mayor?

If he succeeds, he is set to make history, becoming the second-ever Jewish mayor of the Italian capital, the first in over a century.

Heshy Tischler, anti-lockdown activist, says he’s going to be arrested

Tischler made the announcement in a video posted to Twitter Friday afternoon.

North Korea looks to mark 75th birthday with military parade - South Korea
90-year-old dies of COVID-19 while preparing for 2nd adult bat mitzvah

Her shiva was conducted over Zoom, with family and friends from as far afield as Canada, Brazil and Israel sharing stories about Barat’s colorful and friendly spirit.

French group raises funds for flooded town that hid Jews during Holocaust

“BNVCA remembers the courage and solidarity that resulted in hundreds of Jewish refugees being sheltered during World War II at St. Martin de Vesubie,” BNVCA wrote in a statement.

COVID-19 hit my Orthodox Israeli town early and hard

Coming together helped us stop the spread.

Poland's education minister once called Holocaust memorial a ‘scandal’

“You do not need scientific evidence to say that in a gay relationship, only kidney stones can be born, not children,” the politician also said.

Spanish politician vilifies ‘the Jews’ for how Israel treats Palestinians

The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism, which Spain adopted in July, includes holding Jews collectively responsible for Israeli actions.

Orthodox Jew beaten on Coney Island boardwalk

A coordinator for the Borough Park Shomrim, an emergency response group that serves the Jewish community, told the news site that staff searched the scene but could identify no suspects.

NY Board of Rabbis condemns ‘shameful’ violence at Brooklyn protests

“We are also appalled by the shameful behavior of those who burn masks or beat people who protest their non-compliance,” the statement added.

Swastikas painted over tributes to synagogue attack victims in Halle

Some of the stencils were painted over with a red swastika earlier this week, the Bild newspaper reported.

Fire breaks out at Tehran metro station; no casualties
Palestinians demand attacker's body on anniversary of terror attack

His body has yet to be released by Israel to the families, and so the clashes were in response.

India-Israel 30-second coronavirus test should be 'ready in days'

“It will be good news for the entire world,” said Israeli ambassador to India Ron Malka.

Diagnosed with COVID-19, Kanievsky’s condition said to be deteriorating

Nonetheless, rabbi said to be continuing 'usual routine'

Russia reports new all-time record of daily coronavirus cases
Orthodox group sues Cuomo over NY religious gathering restrictions

The lawsuit filed in Brooklyn in U.S. District Court seeks a restraining order on restrictions Cuomo announced on Tuesday, a declaration that Cuomo’s order is unconstitutional and legal costs.

More than 400 rabbis back tough New York social distancing measures

Some of the most restrictive orders put in place this week by Cuomo are targeted at areas of New York City that have been especially hard hit by the virus, several of which are haredi strongholds.

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases up 4,721 to 319,381 - RKI
North Korean state TV broadcasts military parade in Pyongyang
North Korea unveils 'monster' new intercontinental missile at parade

Sometimes appearing emotional, Kim thanked the military for working hard to respond to natural disasters and to prevent a coronavirus outbreak.

Antisemitic graffiti found in Hofstra University dorm

According to the report, the first incident occurred in mid-September and the second within the past week - both in the same dorm.

Miri Regev to ex-soccer star: Apologize to Likud or don't be Israel coach

Miri Regev and Eyal Berkovic got in a screaming match on N12 on Friday night after Berkovic called the Likud Party a "criminal organization" the previous week.

No need for mandatory distance learning in schools, Poland's PM says
North Korea displays previously unseen intercontinental ballistic missile
Tel Aviv municipality to donate NIS 100K in food to fire evacuees
Turkey detains suspects over forest fire
Azerbaijan says France is not neutral in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Dutch hit daily record with around 6,500 new coronavirus cases
US calls for complete denuclearization agreement with North Korea
Greta Thunberg shows support for Biden in rare political tweet

She said that she never engages in party politics, but that "the upcoming US elections is above and beyond all that."

WHO hosts online event in honor of World Mental Health Day - WATCH

World Mental Health day, which takes place on October 10 every year, is observed in order to mobilize efforts to support mental health and to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world.

Police confiscate six Molotov cocktails in Isawiya, arrest three
Former NJ Governor Christie leaves hospital after COVID-19 treatment
Commissioner Gamzu: Local authorities can manage coronavirus

Ronni Gamzu also stressed the importance of being tested for the virus.

Two die, 28 test positive for coronavirus in WIZO nursing home
Only 2,925 new coronavirus cases, Health Ministry reports Saturday
Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 36.93 million, death toll at 1,067,766
IDF expected to create medal for First Lebanon War participants
Nine months into the COVID-19 pandemic and it feels like God is laughing

Perseverance and an unswerving optimism helps us know that deep down, with our backs up against the wall, God will not abandon us.

Grapevine October 11, 2020: Already besotted with Israel

“Dear Israel, I’ve only been here ten or so days, but I will never get tired of this. Magic every day. Stay safe everyone.”

The Juba peace plan authorizes genocide in Sudan

Hemeti is looking to the Israeli government and US administration as enablers of normalization to give him cover for his crimes committed against the Darfur people.

‘Allow family visits for new immigrants during lockdown,’ MK requests

Tens of thousands of Israelis who are have the status of new immigrants cannot see parents or children who live abroad.

Iran short of 'significant quantity' of potential bomb material - IAEA

"The Iranians continue to enrich uranium, and to a much higher degree than they have committed themselves to," IAEA head Rafael Grossi said.

Peace Now doctrines are outdated, its time to move on

While the Palestinian leadership does not oppose practical ties with Israel – even formally acknowledging its existence, it does not accept its right to exist.

The odds and likelihoods of Trump's bout with coronavirus

Outcome A: Trump dies. Probability: less than 10%. Consequence: Vice President Mike Pence takes his place, and loses the election.

US Democratic presidential nominee Biden tests negative for COVID-19
Coronavirus: Israel readies for first steps toward exiting lockdown

Police issue nearly 8,000 tickets over Simchat Torah holiday * 12 people die of virus on Saturday

Blue and White minister: We'll depose Netanyahu if he goes to elections

Likud MK Miki Zohar: Blue and White have no legitimacy for national leadership

The ‘freier’ and the coronavirus

With the “revolt of the freiers,” the second wave of the COVID-19 virus in Israel turned into a raging plague, infecting tens of thousands, exploding the rate of death from the virus.

Combatting antisemitism: Why the world needs to adopt the IHRA definition

The virus that is antisemitism has mutated into a particular form where antisemitism is employed in discourse around Israel.

The plastic pandemic side effect of COVID-19

From Wuhan to New York, demand for face shields, gloves, takeaway food containers and bubble wrap for online shopping has surged.

Mt. Vesuvius volcanic eruption turned man’s brain into glass

Charred wood found near the body allowed researchers to estimate that the site reached temperatures higher than 500 degrees Celsius, over 930 Fahrenheit.

Victim of domestic abuse who feared seeking treatment succumbs to wounds

It is expected that the charges against Tzignok will be upgraded from attempted murder to murder.

Jewher Ilham - a Uighur woman fighting for her father

Ilham Tohti, an Uighur activist and 2020 Nobel Peace Prize finalist, has not been seen since 2017. His daughter talks about her efforts to free her father and fight for China's Muslim minority.

Tips for surviving lockdown 2.0

Feeling angry, bored or frustrated as the corona closure rolls on? Ease the emotional burden with these self-care tips and tricks from some of Israel’s top experts

Israeli kids are kept out of school and the economic costs are mounting

The combined pressures of working from home while also parenting children, who are at times very young, is decreasing productivity and increasing stress, expert warn the ‘Post’

Qwilt signs deal with British Telecom to improve streaming during COVID-19

Qwilt offers a revolutionary solution to streaming online content, as well as an innovative business model which ensures telecommunication companies increase profits, it claims.

Armenia unfairly blasted Israeli arms sales, Azerbaijani official says

“The Israel-Azerbaijan defense cooperation is over exaggerated” by Armenia to deliberately “undermine” the strong relations between his nation and Israel, said an aide to the Azeri president.

Assad: Return of Golan Heights is precondition to Israel-Syria peace

The Syrian leader also noted that negotiations are not currently taking place between Syria and Israel.

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