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Israeli Police at a temporary "checkpoint" on road 1 in Jerusalem, on September 20, 2020. Israel has seen a spike of new COVID-19 cases bringing the authorities to reimpose a nationwide lockdown that begin on Friday and last at least three weeks. (photo credit: OLIVIER FITOUSSI/FLASH90)ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN