Paris: 4 wounded in stabbing near former Charlie Hebdo offices
Following death threats from terrorist groups against Charlie Hebdo magazine, stabbing attack reported outside of magazine's former offices.
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Opposition MKs block bill to limit protests and public prayers during pandemic
With just hours left until tighter lockdown goes into effect, Knesset deadlocked over Likud's bid to limit protests and prayers.
Poll: Trump leads in 2 key battleground states
New poll shows Biden losing ground among Hispanic voters, giving Trump edge in two key battleground states.
Report: Sudan likely to normalize relations with Israel 'very soon'
Sources in Sudan claim talks with US were 'very positive' and that there is now a very good chance Sudan will establish ties with Israel.
Netanyahu pushing for immediate imposition of tighter lockdown
Flights abroad to be banned? PM expected to push for closure of much of Israeli economy, warning of national health 'emergency'.
Health Ministry scrubs stats from coronavirus website
After hospitals mistakenly labelled as being at over 100% capacity in coronavirus wards, Health Ministry removes stats from its website.
Chief Rabbi David Lau: 'The people won't accept closing synagogues on Yom Kippur'
Chief Rabbi of Israel David Lau warns Prime Minister Netanyahu that Israelis will not obey orders to close synagogues during Yom Kippur.
Report: US, UAE to commit to F-35 fighter sale by December
Trump admin. looking for ways to make F-35s visible to Israeli radar, report claims, US and UAE plan to sign deal by early December.
New Lockdown Plan:
Synagogues to be closed, Sukkot markets to be banned
Coronavirus Cabinet to rule on expanded lockdown plan which will include shutting down half of private sector businesses, closing synagogues
Netanyahu pushing for stricter lockdown after Yom Kippur
Coronavirus Cabinet to meet Tuesday to deliberate on proposal to impose tighter lockdown after Yom Kippur, strictly limiting private sector.
Coronavirus Czar:
'The public doesn't understand that the threat is real'
'We'll have 800 seriously ill patients by the end of the week, and with 40 more every day,' says Ronni Gamzu.
Malka Leifer to be extradited to Australia, court rules
Jerusalem court paves way for extradition of Malka Leifer to Australia, where she is wanted for multiple counts of child sex abuse.
Poll: Likud 30, Yamina 20
Yesh Atid voters hemorrhaging voters to Yamina, bolstering right-wing bloc and propelling Yamina into second place behind the Likud.
Coronavirus death toll hits 1,236
30 deaths reported over the weekend. Number of patients in serious condition rises to 643, with nearly 1,300 coronavirus hospitalizations.
Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dead at 87
US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies from complications of pancreatic cancer. Trump to nominate woman to fill vacancy.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu to make announcement on lockdown
Prime Minister says government may need to impose stricter limitations during lockdown. 'I won't hesitate to make restrictions tougher.'
Alan Dershowitz sues former Israeli health chief Prof. Yoram Lass
Alan Dershowitz files million dollar lawsuit against ex-Health Ministry chief Yoram Lass, a prominent critic of gov't's coronavirus policies
Report: 10 killed in alleged Israeli airstrikes in Syria
Airstrikes attributed to Israel kill 10 pro-Iranian combatants in eastern Syria. Weapons depots destroyed.
Holiday Closure:
'Will the lockdown actually end after three weeks? No one knows'
Lockdown will cost at least 10 billion shekels, says Likud minister, warning there is no guarantee lockdown will actually end after 3 weeks.
Eight coronavirus deaths over 24 hours, 1056 hospitalized
519 patients in serious condition, 144 on respirators. 3,167 new cases of coronavirus diagnosed Sunday.
Netanyahu: I am going to bring peace for peace - peace through strength
Prime Minister prepares for departure to US for historic Abraham Accords, vows to bring 'peace for peace'.
Holiday Closure:
Government approves three-week national lockdown
Lockdown to begin Friday afternoon, will last for three weeks instead of two, government decides, following hours of deliberations.
'A lockdown would be a disaster for Israelis'
'Lockdown will leave many Israelis impoverished.' Chairwoman of Knesset's Coronavirus Committee urges ministers to reject planned lockdown.
Health Ministry considering travel ban during possible lockdown
New national lockdown could include total ban on all air travel to and from Israel, senior Health Ministry official says.
Poll: Yamina surges to 20 seats as Yesh Atid plummets to 13
Yamina now the second largest party in new poll, gaining from a collapse in support for Yesh Atid. Rightist bloc now leads with 67 seats.
Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize for Israel-UAE peace deal
President Trump now a candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in brokering peace between Israel and the UAE.
Curfew Plan:
Government passes final list of cities to face daily curfews
40 cities and towns across Israel to be placed under curfew every day, starting Tuesday evening.
'The hospitals aren't collapsing, there's no need for lockdowns'
Health experts advise Knesset's Coronavirus Committee against lockdowns, question Health Ministry's warnings of impending catastrophe.
912 coronavirus patients hospitalized, 449 in serious condition
Three coronavirus patients in their 30s and 40s in critical condition. Nearly 450 patients in serious condition, with 1,019 deaths recorded.
PM in talks to nix lockdown on haredi cities
Prime Minister's Office considering alternatives to full lockdown on haredi towns, is working with haredi mayors to reach deal.
100 Republican officials endorse Biden for president
Nearly 100 former Republican lawmakers and senior officials endorse Democratic candidate's bid to unseat President Trump.
New lockdown to be imposed on 30 cities across Israel
Coronavirus Cabinet votes to impose total lockdown on 31 'red' cities and towns including Bnei Brak and Beit Shemesh, starting next week.
11 indicted for Eilat gang rape of 16-year-old girl
Disturbing new details emerge in Eilat gang rape case, as indictments filed against 11 men and teenage boys.
Two injured in terror attack in Samaria
2 injured in terrorist ramming attack near town of Kfar Tapuah in Samaria. Suspected terrorist shot and neutralized.
Khamenei: UAE 'betrayed Islamic world' by agreeing to peace with Israel
Iran's supreme leader accuses United Arab Emirates of 'betraying' Islamic world and the Palestinian Arab cause by making peace with Israel.
Syria: 11 dead in air strikes attributed to Israel
Hezbollah terrorists among the dead after air strikes attributed to Israel hit pro-Iranian forces south of Damascus overnight.
Poll: Trump enjoys convention boost, cutting into Biden's lead
New polls show Trump closing in on Biden nationally, taking the lead in Michigan as his approval rating rises after Republican convention.
14 more coronavirus deaths in Israel
Coronavirus death toll rises to 939 after 14 more fatalities reported Monday. 890 patients hospitalized with 436 in serious condition.
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Historic Israeli flight to UAE lands in Abu Dhabi
First commercial flight from Israel to Arab Gulf lands in Abu Dhabi. US, Israeli delegations to be met by welcoming ceremony ahead of talks.
14 dead from coronavirus over last 24 hours
Number of coronavirus patients hospitalized rises to 917, with 453 in serious condition and 123 patients on respirators.