Yamina Knesset member Ayelet Shaked has described the Supreme Court's decision not to revisit its decision that prevents demolition of a terrorist's home as "a mortal blow to the just fight against terrorism.""If it is not possible to correct such judges' mistakes, then better judges must take their place. The people of Israel and the soldiers of the IDF deserve better," Shaked said.

PM delivers message to haredi community ahead of Simchat Torah holiday. 'There is no herd immunity It's a death sentence for thousands.'

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says he is unsatisfied with police response to assault In Orthodox reporter covering Brooklyn protest.

In Paris the pubs are closed, Madrid has shut down, Italy has required citizens to wear face masks, and Germany has banned gatherings.

US Vice President Mike Pence, who is in Arizona now, has cancelled events in Indiana scheduled for Friday and will be returning to Washington instead, The Associated Press reported.

The feelings God has for us are the same feelings we have for those we love who are ill, whose death is in sight, whose time is short.

Prime Minister Netanyahu has delivered a Simchat Torah message, meant in particular for the ultra-orthodox sector: "Don't dance, don't infect. There could be no greater desecration than to lose lives In account of Simchat Torah celebrations."

The MInistry of Health has reported that the number of patients in critical condition due to the coronavirus has risen to 863, including 241 In ventilators.