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Israel’s ultra-orthodox defy lockdown, as THOUSANDS attend rabbi’s funeral and clash with police

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After a revered ultra-Orthodox rabbi died this week from COVID-19, Israeli police thought they had worked out an arrangement with his followers to allow a small, dignified funeral that would conform with public health guidelines under the current coronavirus lockdown. Followers of Rabbi Mordechai Leifer, 65, had been given special permission under Israel’s lockdown rules … Read more

Israel’s Netanyahu, Gantz say near unity deal to end…

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Israeli President gives political rivals Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz 48 hours to form an emergency coalition government in latest twist after stalemate elections Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Benny Gantz were nearing a deal on Tuesday Gantz’s 28-day mandate to form a ruling coalition was due to expire at midnight President Reuven Rivlin, overseeing coalition … Read more