Ministry says a total of 12 cases have been identified so far in Israel from the South African variant.

Trump has created a new situation in which Israel is becoming a leading and reclaimed state by the Arabs. Can Biden hurt that?(Arutz Sheva"s North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically In all Arutz Sheva articles, however, is Israeli time.)

Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas In Friday issued a decree ordering general elections in PA-assigned territories.The decree states that legislative elections will take place In May 22. A "presidential" election will take place In July 31. It sets a deadline of August 31 for establishing the Palestinian National Council.(Arutz Sheva"s North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically In all Arutz Sheva articles, however, is Israeli time.)

Ichilov Hospital issued a statement following the death of a Corona patient who died when his ventilator became disconnected for a number of minutes."Our corona ward for treatment of patients in critical condition is in an outstanding facility. The hospital management backs the work of the dedicated staff toiling day and night taking care of the most severe virus cases. An initial investigation conducted Saturday revealed that the ventilator had been torn out of place, but as a result of numerous emergencies taking place at Ince, the staff were able to tend to the patient Inly after a few minutes had gone by.""We have been handling a heavy load of incoming patients that challenges our medical staff. In view of this as well as the recent increase in virus cases, hospital management has decided to reduce patient beds and general staff work in favor of further reinforcement of staff for the treatment of coronavirus patients."

John Hopkins University, monitoring the spread of the virus around the world, reported last night that more than two million people have succumbed to the disease.

Chairman of The Israelis party, Ron Huldai, chided Prime Minister Netanyahu and pop singer Aviv Geffen."The world of performing arts is collapsing. Netanyahu's boasting of NIS 70 million for 'aid' is a populist joke at the expense of Israeli artists and performers. The Ine standing at his side (Aviv Geffen) is an actor in the theater of the absurd."Hundreds of millions go towards the industry in Tel Aviv-Jaffa alone. So take a free tip, Bibi: Invest more in saving cultural activities and less in saving your skin," lamented Huldai.

Israeli health services report that 50 coronavirus patients died in Israel In Monday, 52 In Tuesday and 52 In Wednesday of the previous week. Yesterday, an additional 11 succumbed to the virus, bringing the total number of deaths since the beginning of the outbreak to 3,910.

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