The Jerusalem Post Archive

12 October 2020
Assessing the October surprise in the 2020 Presidential Election

How Trump’s COVID diagnosis could affect the election.

Militia men charged in plot to kidnap governor; she says Trump complicit

Birge said law enforcement arrested several of the alleged conspirators "when they were meeting on the east side of the state to pool funds for explosives and exchange tactical gear."

Trump maps return to campaign trail after saying treatment complete

White House physician Sean Conley said in a memo released on Thursday that Trump had completed his course of therapy for COVID-19.

Pence and Harris tussle over Trump’s record on white supremacists

Trump condemned the group and white supremacists in the days after the debate.

Jewish groups pen letter opposing Amy Coney Barrett nom to Supreme Court

The letter concludes by saying that Barrett would run counter to the example set by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Jewish justice who died last month and whom Barrett would replace.

Trump holds first public event since COVID-19 diagnosis

Trump will be tested for COVID-19 and will not go out in public if it is determined he can still spread the virus.

Trump alarms Jewish leaders by touting 'racehorse' gene theory

“You have good genes. A lot of it is about the genes, isn’t it? Don’t you believe? The racehorse theory."

US Supreme Court nominee Barrett pledges to follow law, not personal views

A devout Catholic who has a record of opposing abortion rights, Barrett is likely to be probed by Senate Democrats on that issue in particular.

Fauci says his remarks were taken out of context in Trump ad

The 30-second spot uses older remarks from Fauci in a way that suggests he was praising the president.

Security guard held on suspicion of murder in shooting at Denver political rallies

The deadly gunfire erupted on Saturday following a "verbal altercation" between the suspect and victim just as a "Patriot Rally" and a counter-demonstration were ending.

Famed author Yehoshua Kenaz dies at 83

Over the years, Kenaz was the recipient of many literary prizes, including the Alterman Prize, the Newman Prize, the Agnon Prize, the ACUM Prize and the Bialik Prize.

Twitter explodes over casting of 'white, Israeli' Gal Gadot as Cleopatra

In the process, the Twitterverse got a history lesson, as many learned that the famous queen was Greek.

Smotrich to PM: Release UAE-Israel agreements regarding Temple Mount

The MK added that it is "a basic condition in a democratic country for the public and MKs to know what they are being asked to authorize in their vote" in the plenum.

Pro-Iranian regime German MP who agitates for BDS urged to be banned

"Niels Annen acts as a door opener for the Iranian mullahs" and shows "hostilities against Israel.”

Israel slams German art college for ‘embracing antisemitism’

‘School for Unlearning Zionism’ is the name of a Weissensee Academy of Art Berlin program.

Heshy Tischler, NY anti-lockdown activist, arrested for inciting riot

In videos of the arrest, Tischler can be seen yelling to bystanders "Do you see what they're doing?"

New York's Cuomo quotes Hebrew in plea for haredi Jews to stop gatherings

"I say to my friends in the hasidic community: The Hebrew faith teaches us, pikuach nefesh, which means 'save a life,'" New York's governor said.

Brazil records 290 coronavirus deaths in last day
Mexico's confirmed coronavirus cases rise to 817,503
Russia reports 13,592 new coronavirus cases, 125 deaths
Philippines reports 3,564 coronavirus cases, highest rise in 3 weeks
Rabbi Eliyahu Hasid quits Knesset, replaced by Rabbi Eliyahu Bruchi
Swiss report 4,068 new coronavirus cases over the weekend
Malaysia reports 563 new coronavirus cases including 2 deaths
Second human trials of Russian COVID-19 vaccine abroad, in UAE, launched
Ichilov Hospital stops accepting coronavirus patients
MK Yitzhak Cohen approved as Housing Minister
Iran reports highest ever daily coronavirus deaths
Lapid says Netanyahu gov't unfit to lead coronavirus response
Russia says no changes for Karabakh after proposal to involve ask Turkey
Netanyahu: 'Israel not at the front of the queue for COVID-19 vaccines'
Turkey tells Russia that Armenia must leave Azeri lands -ministry
Ankara says Athens has no right to oppose work 15km from Turkish coast
France tells Turkey to refrain from new provocations in Med
Nagorno-Karabakh says 51 more killed in fighting with Azerbaijan
EU to sanction Russians over Navalny poisoning, diplomats say
EU to sanction Lukashenko, citing worsening Belarus violence
Investigation into violent brawl at Givati base has concluded
Coronavirus expert Fauci says Trump campaign ad should be taken down
Likud and Blue and White: The end of an unhappy marriage?

The only motive Netanyahu seems to have to refuse to bring a budget for 2021 is the fact that he wants to leave the option of new elections being held within the next few months.

Israel's politicians need to gain some class in their conduct

Regev once held the position of culture minister. Based on her televised outburst, it would appear she is sorely lacking in culture.

Making a desperate attempt to decipher Trump’s foreign policy

Four principles have shaped Trump’s foreign policy to date.

Are Democratic Socialists driving Jewish voters away?

Trump has been aided in his quest to win Jewish votes by strong assists from the rising power of the Democratic Socialist faction in the Democratic Party.

End life sentences for nonviolent crimes - opinion

This is a human rights issue, and the shame of it should shock every American possessed of conscience.

On anniversary of Iraq uprising, Iran still kills with impunity

Protesters want justice for the 600-plus activists who were slain participating in these demonstrations

The cross and the dragon – how Pope Francis is lining up with Xi Jinping

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s five-year policy of “Sinification” requires that religious believers be more loyal to the Communist Party than to their religion.

Why oppressive regimes succeed on social media

Russia, China, Turkey, Qatar, and Iran have all used social media platforms to manipulate and influence democratic states and censor their own people.

The BDS movement, through anti-normalization, is bent on silencing Arabs

The movement’s core principle of “anti-normalization” works to restrict any interaction between Israelis and Arabs.

Is this the end of the Chief Rabbinate in Israel?

They have no place in Judaism at all, certainly in the 21st century.

90% of Arab world on social media against normalization - Israeli study

The study pointed at direct involvement of the Palestinian Authority, Hamas, Iran and pro-Palestinian organizations in orchestrating the negative discourse.

Iran, North Korea had an abysmal 2020 - analysis

Pyongyang and Tehran have both lost ground in their respective standoffs with the US – and Israeli security is marginally better for the time being because of this.

New attacks increase strains on Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire

The conflict has raised fears of a wider war drawing in Turkey, an ally of Azerbaijan, and Russia, which has a defense pact with Armenia.

Gulf media obsessed with Clinton’s emails and Muslim Brotherhood

A new slew of emails will reputedly released, but it is unclear which are already in the public domain.

US air strikes target Taliban fighters advancing on key Afghan city

Fighting continues in the province. Around 1,500 families have fled from the outskirts provincial capital.

Super rare, purple-pink diamond up for auction, could fetch $38 mln

Mined by Russian diamond producer Alrosa, the 14.83-carat diamond was cut from the largest pink crystal ever found in Russia, Sotheby's said.

Factors To Assess While Purchasing Professional Medical Equipment

It is necessary to equip your lab, hospital, or clinic with the right sets of medical equipment. This is essential to practice medical accuracy during the procedures.

Opting for Online Payday Loans? Read This First.

Have doubts about payday loans online?

How to Get More Facebook likes: 10 Tested Tactics

From the launch of Facebook until now the app has been ruling ever since whether it is the android user, or it is the iPhone user. From then until now the agenda of Facebook has changed ever since.

Rabbi Lau releases guide for religious LGBTQ+ Jews: Not good to be alone

The document is meant to provide guidance on relationships and families of members of the religious LGBTQ+ community which has been severely lacking from religious literature, explained Lau.

Passing down a visual legacy

Ben Peter moves his grandparents’ famous PhotoHouse back home

Jerusalem-based yeshiva rock band releases debut album after 20 years

While their music has always been written by the band members themselves, their lyrics are taken directly from the pages of the Talmud.

Cabinet to vote on UAE peace agreement today

Monday’s vote will only be on peace with the UAE because the peace treaty with Bahrain has yet to be written.

MAKOM and JNF find creative ways to help communities fight COVID

“There has been great cooperation... It connects us to our roots. The older members of the community are the roots, we are just the branches, but they are the roots.”

Litzman could be appointed to deputy Housing and Construction Minister

The new appointments come amid Litzman's desire to return to government following his recent resignation.

Israel's oldest man dies at 117, death attributed to coronavirus isolation

Since the coronavirus outbreak, he has been confined to his home.

Gal Gadot to star as Egyptian queen Cleopatra in historical biopic

The Israeli star will work on the film alongside “Wonder Woman” director Patty Jenkins.

Sovereignty Movement calls for clarity ahead of UAE peace deal vote

The movement notes the long-term security ramifications of rights granted to the UAE to the Temple Mount, and a suspension or cancellation of plans for Israel to apply sovereignty in the West Bank.

Israel welcomes ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan - Ushpiz

Both sides accused one another of breaking the ceasefire almost immediately, and Azerbaijan gave the impression in public comments from top officials that it saw it as only a brief breathing space anyway.

‘Renegade’ haredi communities need to be brought to heel, rabbi says

Rabbi Regev’s statement comes after Rabbi Yissachar Dov Rokeach, leader of the Belz Hasidic sect, recently called on his followers to keep up their religious routine unchanged, despite the pandemic.

Israel's Chief Rabbi calls on government to allow weddings

While small gatherings are still permitted, travel restrictions affect the ability of the bride, groom and the officiating rabbi to conduct a wedding.

First maritime cargo shipment from UAE enters Haifa Port

Exports from Israel to the UAE are also being considered.

Israel’s LR Group signs major deal with China’s Yangzhou

Co-founded by former IAF pilot Ami Lustig, LR Group serves as the Israeli government integrator in China and is part of Government to Government (G2G) agreements Jerusalem has with Beijing.

Police arrest Dimitri Tzignok, suspected of murdering Anastasia Klein

According to reports in Israel media, he arrived at a police station in Ramat Gan and turned himself in to the authorities.

Cabinet authorizes Israel-UAE peace treaty

Netanyahu, UAE leader speak; Israeli delegation headed to Bahrain next week; first cargo ship from Dubai arrives in Haifa.

Some hassidic children go back to school despite national lockdown

Non-hassidic ultra-Orthodox schools have yet to reopen.

Aliyah of 2,000 Ethiopians approved by government

"It is time to connect the torn families, embrace them and integrate them in the best way here in Israel alongside their families."

Noa Kirel named Make-A-Wish Israel International Ambassador

Along with the honor, Kirel received a certificate of acknowledgment from Denise & Avi Bar Aharon, the Founders of Make-A-Wish Israel at the Make-A-Wish office.

Israeli gov't delegation to visit Bahrain

They will be joined by US officials, as Israeli officials were in the first visit to Abu Dhabi after normalization.

Gantz says Blue and White voting against opposition no confidence motion

Lapid: whoever doesnt vote for no confidence motion is a coward

Electric bikes will not be legally treated as vehicles, justices rule

The decision was not unanimous, with one judge dissenting from the majority opinion.

Avigdor Liberman’s alternative coronavirus exit strategy

Gamzu’s plan is an exit strategy that lasts around four months and not a long-term plan.

Palestinian two-state support at 39% after Israel-UAE deal, Shikaki says

Palestinians believe that the Israeli-Arab normalization is part of the US plan to push forward its two-state peace initiative, which they have overwhelmingly rejected, Shikaki said.

Kochavi's Momentum plan hits a corona wall

With no budget in sight, the military understands that Kochavi's multi-year plan is no longer affordable.

Mass protests to resume as ban ends tonight

State tells High Court is has no intention to extend restrictions on demonstrations.

Israeli Innovation Fund launches wine series for UAE-Israel deal

Describing the newly released wines as "a symbol of joy and celebration" TIIF remarked that it is the first product to honor the deal.

Katz vows two budgets are coming – can he do it?

Finance Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday that the 2020 budget could be approved on December 23 and the 2021 budget presented in March.

Alroy-Preis maintains: Preschools cannot open Sunday

Other Health Ministry officials disagree

Finance Ministry deficit: NIS 14.9 billion compared to 1.9 last September

While civic ministries and offices reported a 21.6% increase in spending, Israeli security-related expenses decreased by 0.5%.

Activists hold memorial for over 2,000 dead due to COVID-19 in Israel

The news had been looming over Israelis in past days, many of whom had been expecting the country's death toll reach the 2,000 figure by tonight.

‘I feel the air is full of gunpowder,’ Rivlin says

President implores gov’t to pass budget, appoint police chief.

Israeli startup Agora secures funding, will expand to US

Tel-Aviv based Agora helps real estate companies manage their investments.

The meaning of no Bibi-Biden election year contact

Israeli prime ministers have historically felt the need to meet both parties’ candidates during an election year.

20-year-old mother of two dies of COVID-19 a month after giving birth

After the birth, Abu Siam's son was tested and found to be negative for the virus.

Israel beaten by Czech Republic in Nations League

Through three group games, blue-and-white still without a victory • Slovakia on tap

WhatsApp hacking: the new method hackers are using

The only information needed to connect to someone's WhatsApp account is a valid phone number and a verification code.

Israel’s tale of two economies

The pandemic has highlighted economic, as well as demographic, differences in Israel

Converting offices to residential can help solve real estate crisis

Ramat Gan is the first municipality to allow for the integration of residential apartments in office complexes

140% rise in bad checks in wake of COVID-19, BoI data reveals

Many business owners and professionals are now reluctant to accept checks

Trump less trusted across advanced economies than China's President Xi

The US was also perceived as handling the Covid crisis worse than China has.

Italian comic Dago meets famous female Jewish Renaissance figure

Created in 1980 by Robin Wood, Dago has been one of the pillars of the weekly Lanciostory since 1983 and one of the best-known comic characters in Italy.

Milgrom, Wilson win 2020 Nobel economics prize for work on auction theory

The traditional gala winners' dinner in December has been canceled and other parts of the celebrations are being held digitally to avoid the risk of spreading the infection.

Greece condemns 'major escalation' as Turkish survey ship sets sail

The Oruc Reis plans to conduct work south of the Greek island of Kastellorizo, which is close to Turkey's southern coast, according to a naval advisory issued late on Sunday.

UAE to host second human trial abroad of Russia's COVID-19 vaccine

The UAE's health minister said that the Gulf state's high degree of demographic diversity made it an advantageous location to hold a vaccine trial.

Slovak far-right leader sentenced to four years jail for spreading hate

The party has in the past years softened its tone, emphasizing pledges to toughen law and order and defend “decent Slovaks” against what it sees as the EU-driven evils of immigration liberalism.

A New Era in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Surgical Approach

Many men above age 50 develop urinary symptoms which gradually worsen over time.

Tel Aviv U. researchers develop antibody cocktail against COVID-19

Lead scientist: ‘Asymptomatic patients may possibly contract disease a second time’

Coronavirus can survive up to 28 days on currency and glass - study

By comparison, Influenza A virus has been found to survive on surfaces for 17 days.

Object set to enter Earth's gravity: is it an asteroid or just space junk?

The object was first discovered by a telescope in Hawaii in September, and was measured to be around 26 feet long - matching the estimated dimensions of the Centaur.

BGU research claims increased insomnia, anxiety in mothers amid COVID-19

What they found was that many mothers are reporting higher levels of anxiety and increased episodes of insomnia as a direct result of the isolated lifestyle change.

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