Israel Has a Promising Coronavirus Exit Strategy. There Are Just Two Problems With It
And some good news from Gaza
Breaking:
- Israel's defense minister: Testing should be conducted by military, Defense Ministry (Haaretz)
- Russia's coronavirus cases rise by more than 2,000; biggest daily increase (Reuters)
- 20,000: US death toll overtakes Italy's as Midwest braces (AP)
- Saudi Arabia extends coronavirus curfew indefinitely (Reuters)
- Afghan government releases third batch of Taliban prisoners (DPA)
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Contempt Instead of Leadership
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U.S. News
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The country has seen its highest death tolls to date in the epidemic with roughly 2,000 deaths a day reported for the last four days in a row
Middle East
Coronavirus Disrupts Food Supply Chains in Struggling Lebanon
This comes at a grim time for the country, with a financial crisis that has wiped out about half the value of the currency and sent prices skyrocketing for months
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The Franciscans' ceremonial walk along Jerusalem's Via Dolorosa marks the journey that Christians believe Jesus took to his crucifixion and resurrection
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Thousands of producers, directors and actors who work in TV and film in Israel have lost their livelihood. Haaretz spoke to five who are trying to keep the creative juices flowing in the face of an uncertain future
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With Restaurants Shut Over Coronavirus, the Next Best Food Option in Tel Aviv
Enjoying takeout Asian delights from Nam is about the closest you'll get during these coronavirus days to eating in a restaurant
