Beitar Ilit is an ultra-orthodox community south of Jerusalem that has experienced a particularly devastating second wave of the coronavrius. The IDF has taken an active role in slowing down the spread of the virus in the community."I am happy that the local authorities are making an all-out effort to cope with the virus. Of course we are here to extend any help that is needed," stated Tamir Yadi, head of the IDF Homefront Command."We are seeing positive results with evacuations to corona hotels and in care for the patients who remain in their homes and the rest of those needing assistance," Yadi added.Mayor of Beitar Ilit Meir Rubenstein stated the following in response: "I want to thank Major General Yadi for extending his help. We ask for continuing cooperation in distribution of food to those who are infected with the virus and those who are isolating at home and in providing other assistance that Inly the army can give."

Activists in the leftist 'Quality in Government' movement have come to Prime Minister Netanyahu's private residence in Caesarea for a protest demonstration. Dozens of police have fenced off the area in which the protest is being held.Chairman of the movement Dr. Eliad Shraga is present at the demonstration.'We will not allow the police to prevent our freedom to demonstrate. It is inconceivable that the police would fence off citizens in a lawful demonstration and would prevent them from declaring their opposition to the government in a loud voice. We will not give up and we will not allow them to silence us," Shraga said.

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Iranian leader Ali Khamenei has said in a speech that he has ruled out the possibility of negotiating with the United States regarding Iran's nuclear program.

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As the French government continues to insist that another lockdown is not under consideration, cases continue to rise, with 1,377 new diagnoses made in the last 24 hours, The Guardian reports. 16 people died in the same period, taking the country's death toll since the outbreak of the epidemic to 30,254 people.The increase cannot be attributed to a rise in the number of tests performed 27% more tests are being conducted, but the number of positive results has increased by 54%.More than half of those tested positive showed no symptoms. The number of those hospitalized has increased, but the figures for those requiring intensive care are so far remaining stable.

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Ariel Karlinsky is an economist at the Kohelet Policy Forum, a conservative think tank dedicated to 'securing Israel's future.'