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Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz passes away at age 83

Israel Prize laureate, known for his translation of the Talmud, dies following hospitalization. Funeral set for 2:00 p.m. Friday.

Trump closes in on Biden in latest polls

Biden's lead over Trump shrinks in recent polls. Two-thirds of Americans back nationwide mandate to wear masks in public.

Poll: Likud rebounds, right-wing moves up to 64 seats

New poll shows Likud, Blue and White no longer in free fall, right-wing bloc expands its majority, with Likud at 35, Yamina at 12.

US cities face massive violent crime wave following riots

Number of shootings and homicides soar in Chicago, New York, and Portland following wave of riots and calls to defund police.

Three patients die of coronavirus Monday morning, pushing death toll to 541

Weekly death rate surpasses previous high, setting new record for Israel with 66 deaths over a seven-day period.

Seth Rogen walks back comments on Israel, Isaac Herzog claims

Jewish Agency chief speaks with Seth Rogen, says the actor apologized for his earlier comments on the Jewish state's existence.

Seven coronavirus fatalities reported Sunday

Coronavirus death toll in Israel rises to 536, number of patients in serious condition rises to 342.

Six more coronavirus fatalities in Israel

Coronavirus death toll in Israel nears 500, while number of hospitalizations and serious cases of the coronavirus stabilizes.

US economy suffers worst contraction since the Great Depression

Government says US economy shrank this spring at fastest rate ever recorded, contracting by nearly 10% in just three months.

Poll: Few American Jews back Judea and Samaria sovereignty plan

Just 12% of American Jews say they back Israeli plan to apply sovereignty over parts of Judea and Samaria, study shows.

Herman Cain, presidential candidate and businessman, dead at 74

2012 Republican presidential hopeful, businessman, and conservative activist Herman Cain dies after being infected with the coronavirus.

Trump: Delay 2020 presidential election

President Trump suggests US should delay presidential election, warning that universal mail-in voting could lead to mass voting fraud.

Coronavirus death toll rises to 490

Number of coronavirus patients in serious condition stabilizes, at over 320. Four more fatalities reported Wednesday.

Poll: Right-wing loses majority as Likud falls to 31

The right-wing bloc would fail to win a majority in the Knesset if new elections were held today, poll shows, as support for gov't sinks.

Photograph of Biden with Kamala Harris talking points fuels VP speculation

Photograph of Joe Biden with list of talking points on former rival fuels speculation she is top contender as his running mate.

Coronavirus death toll rises to 473, 317 patients in serious condition

9.2% of tests on Sunday returned positive, as number of coronavirus fatalities rises to 473, with 317 patients in serious condition.

Senior Official: 'Netanyahu is pushing for new elections'

Likud officials confirm that PM is eyeing fourth round of elections some time this fall if no budget deal can be reached with Blue and White

Report:

Hezbollah called off attack on IDF soldiers at last minute

Israeli security establishment fears Hezbollah still planning attacks on IDF soldiers, merely delayed retribution plan.

Eight new coronavirus fatalities Sunday

Number of coronavirus patients in serious condition continues to decline, while percentage of tests coming back positive rises to nearly 10%

Trump leads in Ohio but trails in other key states, polls show

New polls show Biden leading in Arizona, Florida, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, while Trump holds narrow lead in Ohio.

Government approves stimulus plan, giving families up to 3,000 shekels each

Government backs Netanyahu's stimulus plan, giving Israelis cash grants. But when will the money actually be distributed?

Kanye West says his campaign will hurt Biden more than Trump

Rapper Kanye West says Joe Biden won't win 2020 presidential election, hints that his campaign could be a spoiler, hurting Biden's chances.

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US Pollster: Here's why the 2020 polling is wrong - and is even worse than in 2016

An inside look at the state of the 2020 election, public opinion on the coronavirus crisis, and cancel culture's effect on the election.

Poll: Likud 35, Yesh Atid 17

Likud still leads in latest poll, but falls behind its performance in March 2020 election, while Blue and White gains seats.

Analysis:

Analysis: 2020 is probably a lot more competitive than you think

Biden should be wary of polls showing him dominating the 2020 presidential race.

Poll: The Right losing ground as both Likud, Yamina fall

New poll shows not only the Likud but also Yamina hemorrhaging voters as the Right loses seats to the Left.

Knesset to vote on major coronavirus bill today

New bill would strip Coronavirus Committee of ability to overturn government's coronavirus regulations, removing key check on gov't power.

John Bolton:

John Bolton says there's 'disagreement' between Israel and US on sovereignty plan

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton says sovereignty plan hasn't moved forward due to 'disagreements' with US.

Kanye West: Israel should pay African women $1 million per child

Rapper Kanye West holds presidential campaign event, touts gun-touting Israeli women and suggests Israel could fund African births.

Coronavirus infection rate falls, number of patients in serious condition stabilizes

Following sharp rise in number of confirmed infections, rate of positive tests falls, as number of seriously ill patients stabilizes.

2020 Election:

Trump gains ground, but still trails Biden by wide margin

Latest polls show Trump cutting Biden's lead - yet still remaining a clear underdog. Biden leads by double digits in the Midwest.

130 Israeli Doctors:

Israeli doctors slam Health Ministry's calls for tighter restrictions

'Protect the old, let the young go out.' 130 Israeli doctors sign onto letter accusing Health Ministry of causing 'economic disaster'.

Knesset's Coronavirus Committee pushes back on gov't restrictions

Coronavirus Committee calls to soften new restrictions pushed by government on restaurants, beaches, and gyms.

2,400-year-old coins found hidden in Gaza purses

Israeli security forces foil attempt to smuggle ancient coins from the time of Alexander the Great into Israel.

Man who torched abusive daycare operator's home gets 3.5 years

Samaria resident who set fire to apartment of woman who abused children at her daycare center sentenced to 3.5 years in prison

Poll: Trump gaining on Biden

New poll shows Biden's lead over President Trump shrinking from 10 points to just 3 points, as Trump gains ground with independents.

Coronavirus infection rate declines, death toll rises to 375

Number of coronavirus hospitalizations stabilizes as percentage of positive tests falls.

Actor Nick Cannon fired for anti-Semitic comments, praise of Louis Farrakhan

TV personality and actor Nick Cannon fired by ViacomCBS over anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, support for Louis Farrakhan.

Poll: Likud falls to 34 seats, Yamina surges to 14

Likud continues to hemorrhage support, but right-wing bloc maintains double-digit lead over the left-wing - Arab bloc.

Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell to be arraigned Tuesday

Ghislaine Maxwell, the associate and suspected accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein, faces up to 35 years in prison on sex trafficking charges.