CNN Poll:
Biden doubles lead over Trump to 16 points
New poll shows Biden now holds a whopping 16-point lead over President Trump nationwide among likely voters.
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Will Likud minister face criminal investigation over lockdown violations?
Attorney General mulls whether police should open criminal investigation of Likud minister for lockdown violations and apparent cover up.
WHO: 760 million people have been infected with COVID-19
World Health Organization estimates that one in ten people worldwide have been infected with the coronavirus thus far.
Trump goes on election tweet-storm
From gun rights to abortion, President Trump sends out flurry of social media posts urging his base to turn out for the upcoming election.
Israeli news site's Twitter account hacked
Hackers post fake stories on Trump, attacks on Clinton family from Twitter account of Israel Hayom news site.
28 dead from coronavirus in 24 hours, 878 in serious condition
1,624 coronavirus patients hospitalized, including 215 on respirators. Number of fatalities rises to 1,719, as infection rate inches upwards
Germany: Jewish student assaulted near synagogue in Hamburg
Assailant beats Jewish student with a shovel in attack outside of Hamburg synagogue.
Poll:
Poll: Biden's lead widens after Trump infected with coronavirus
Most Americans say Trump could have avoided being infected if he had taken coronavirus more seriously. Biden opens up widest lead in a month
Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky diagnosed with coronavirus
Leading haredi rabbi tests positive for the coronavirus, is said to be in good condition.
31 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours
Coronavirus death toll rises to 1,622, with 1,518 patients hospitalized, including 807 in serious condition.
Trump infected with the coronavirus
President Trump and the First Lady test positive for the coronavirus, enter quarantine.
Trump: I condemn all white supremacists
President pushes back on criticism of his response at first debate, says he has clear record of condemning white supremacist groups.
Poll: First Trump-Biden debate left viewers annoyed, with no clear winner
Viewers largely turned off by 'negative' presidential debate, giving slightly better marks to Joe Biden than to President Trump.
CNN Poll: Biden won first debate with Trump
Snap CNN poll shows 60% of viewers say Biden outperformed Trump in the first debate, just 28% say Trump won.
UK: Swastika spray painted on car on Yom Kippur
'It was like a punch to the gut, we all feel anxious,' says Jewish man who spotted swastika spray painted on car on Yom Kippur.
Trump receives third nomination for Nobel Peace Prize
President Trump nominated a third time for Nobel Peace Prize, with four Australian law professors citing the Abraham Accords.
Is Israel holding secret peace talks with Syria?
Growing number of Arab diplomats believe Damascus and Jerusalem are conducting secret negotiations, following signing of Abraham Accords.
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.
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.
