Analysis: How bad is Israel's ‘Second Wave’ of the coronavirus?
Putting the ‘Second Wave’ of the coronavirus into perspective.
David Rosenberg
News writer. Immigrated from Oakland, California in 2003
News by David Rosenberg
Health Ministry pushes to close parks and beaches, limit number of diners at restaurants
After Knesset approves limits on synagogues and event halls, government to consider Health Ministry's plan to close beaches and parks.
US adds 4.8 million new jobs, unemployment rate falls to 11%
'Our economy is roaring back,' says Trump, after jobs report shows massive economy growth, following record decline during lockdowns.
FBI arrests Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell
Close associate of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein has been arrested by FBI and charged with sex abuse-related crimes.
Anti-Israel protesters in US declare 'day of rage' against Israel's sovereignty plan
'We don't want your Jew-state! Intifada, Intifada!' Thousands rally across the US to denounce sovereignty plan and the State of Israel.
Second wave of lockdowns mulled as coronavirus infections soar
Infection rate continues to rise with number of new infections hitting record high. 'If this continues, no choice but to return to lockdown'
Sovereignty Day is here - but talks between Israel and the US continue on sovereignty plan
What will Israel's sovereignty plan look like - and when will it be implemented? Questions abound as deadline for sovereignty plan passes.
Boris Johnson: "Israel, do not annex"
British Prime Minister urges Israel to abandon sovereignty plan, calling himself a 'friend of Israel' in op-ed published in Israeli paper.
Number of active coronavirus cases tops 7000
Percentage of positive coronavirus tests continues to rise - but number of serious cases and hospitalizations remain low.
Netanyahu:
Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with US envoy on Iran Brian Hook
Prime Minister hints at upcoming sovereignty plan with veiled retort against Benny Gantz's claim that 'everything but coronavirus must wait'
Nearly 40% of Americans believe Joe Biden has dementia
Majority of Americans say Joe Biden needs to address concerns over his mental health, with 20% of Democrats believing he has dementia.
UN Human Rights chief: 'Annexation is illegal - period'
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet denounces Israel's sovereignty plan, warns of increased violence.
Crash victim injured on way to Williamsburg wedding dies
Death toll rises to five, two weeks after car carrying New Square Hasidic family crashes into tree en route to wedding.
Poll: Most Americans back Black Lives Matter and calls for police reform
60% of Americans say they support the ideas of the Black Lives Matter movement. Plurality say Trump has not done enough to stop protests.
Netanyahu's coronavirus policies losing support
Just 40% of Israelis back new restrictions to limit coronavirus' spread as disapproval ratings for Netanyahu's coronavirus policy surge.
Poll: Likud 38, Blue & White 9
Right-wing bloc projected to win majority of 64 seats, while left-wing - Arab bloc receives just 48 seats, according to new poll.
Decline in coronavirus infections, fewer serious COVID-19 cases
Infection rate declines Sunday, following recent spike in new confirmed cases. Number of seriously ill patients falls to 39.
Health Minister:
Israeli Health Minister Yuli Edelstein announces plans for new restrictions
Health Ministry pushing plans for restrictions on synagogues and public gatherings. 'People didn't follow regulations closely enough.'
New airstrikes in Syria attributed to Israel kill nine Iranian fighters
9 Iranian fighters killed in a second wave of airstrikes in Syria attributed to Israel, observer group claims, bringing death toll to 15.
Two million new gun-owners in the US as weapons sales soar
More than two million first-time gun owners in the US buy their first firearm in first half of 2020, amid a massive surge in gun purchases.
Five more coronavirus fatalities in 24 hours, as infection rate levels off
441 new coronavirus infections in one day, as infection rate levels off. Five more patients die in under 24 hours.
Report: Netanyahu sovereignty plan won't include Jordan Valley
Senior Palestinian Authority official says Israel made clear to Jordan that sovereignty plan will be limited to 2 or 3 settlement blocs.
Election 2020:
New polls show Biden leading Trump in Texas and key battleground states
Fallout from coronavirus pandemic, race riots appears to have weakened Trump's position, with Biden leading by double digits in key states.
Joe Biden claims 120 million Americans killed by coronavirus
Democratic presumptive presidential nominee and former VP Joe Biden hit after latest gaffe, claiming 120 million killed by coronavirus.
Roger Waters apologizes for anti-Semitic trope - then accuses Israel of apartheid
Pink Floyd's Roger Waters apologizes for 'anti-Semitic trope' - then accuses US of genocide and Israel of apartheid.
Second Wave:
436 new confirmed cases of coronavirus in 24 hours
Infection rate stabilizes over 2%, number of new confirmed cases continues to rise - but number of serious cases remains low.
Coronavirus second wave worsens, infection rate hits two-month high
377 new coronavirus infections recorded in single day, highest daily infection rate in two months as 'second wave' of coronavirus worsens.
Report: Egypt, Jordan won't sanction Israel over sovereignty bid
Moderate Arab states reportedly coordinating their responses to Netanyahu's sovereignty plan with Israel.
'Coronavirus is weakening, could disappear on its own'
While WHO reports jump in daily infection rate, Italian infectious disease expert says coronavirus is weakening, might disappear.
John Bolton:
John Bolton warns Trump's reelection could imperil the US
President Trump's former National Security Advisor John Bolton says he won't vote for his former boss - or for Joe Biden.
After 3-month hiatus, Israeli trains resume operations
For first time since beginning of coronavirus pandemic, Israel's train system resumes operations. But Israelis aren't rushing to travel.
Bolton:
Trump vowed to Netanyahu he'd back Israeli strike on Iran
Former Trump advisor claims president sent message to Netanyahu US would back Israeli strike on Iran.
Jerusalem Post website hijacked by Islamist hackers
'Al Quds is our red line!' Israeli news site hacked by Turkish Islamist hackers, who replace content with anti-US, anti-Israel propaganda.
UK terror stabbing suspect identified
Police name 25-year-old Libyan national Khairi Saadallah as the terrorist behind stabbings at an English park.
Bolton: Trump should not be president
Trump's former National Security Advisor excoriates him as 'unfit for office', incompetent and possibly a criminal.
Netanyahu rejects Bolton's claim he doubted Kushner's ability to draw up peace plan
Former NSA John Bolton reportedly claims Netanyahu opposed Trump tapping Kushner to handle drafting of peace plan.
Palestinian Authority official: 'The settlers are doing our work for us'
Palestinian Authority, Jordan celebrate settler opposition to sovereignty plan. 'US is losing patience with Netanyahu's right-wing critics.'
After slowing 'second wave' of coronavirus spikes again, with 299 new infections in a day
Daily infection rate jumps to highest level since April, following earlier slow down of second wave of coronavirus pandemic.
Three members of New Square Hasidic family killed in car crash
Woman seriously injured in car crash gives birth after her husband and two others killed.
New poll shows right-wing bloc winning 65 seats
New poll gives right-wing bloc 65 seats, compared to just 47 for left-wing - Arab bloc. Israelis strongly divided over sovereignty plan.
