Jerusalem Controversy

Israel on Sunday tightened quarantine restrictions on several parts of Jerusalem as part of national efforts to stem the spread of the coronavirus.A government committee voted to restrict movement in and out of numerous largely ultra-Orthodox parts of the city, including Jerusalem’s historic Old City, The Associated Press reported. Numerous…

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli government approved a tight quarantine of several areas of Jerusalem on Sunday, including the historic Old City, in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus in the city’s most susceptible neighborhoods. A ministerial committee gave approved the shutting down of movement in and…

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Ten Jewish worshippers wearing face masks prayed at the Western Wall on Sunday at a special "Priestly Blessing" during the holiday of Passover, an event usually attended by thousands.Because of coronavirus restrictions banning large public gatherings the group maintained social distancing at the holy site in Jerusalem's…

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Ten Jewish worshippers wearing face masks prayed at the Western Wall on Sunday at a special “Priestly Blessing” during the holiday of Passover, an event usually attended by thousands. A small number of Jewish worshippers pray during the priestly blessing, a traditional prayer which usually attracts thousands…

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Ten Jewish worshippers wearing face masks prayed at the Western Wall on Sunday at a special “Priestly Blessing” during the holiday of Passover, an event usually attended by thousands. A small number of Jewish worshippers pray during the priestly blessing, a traditional prayer which usually attracts thousands…

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JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli government approved a tight quarantine of several areas of Jerusalem on Sunday, including the historic Old City, in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus in the city’s most susceptible neighborhoods.A ministerial committee approved the shutting down of movement in and out of…

Pope Francis has offered sympathy to those who weren't able to say goodbye to their loved ones. Meanwhile, Europe's elderly have been warned that isolation measures may apply until 2021. Follow DW for the latest updates. The world has recorded more than 1.8 million cases with more than 110,000 deaths  Italy…

Pope Francis has offered sympathy to those who weren't able to say goodbye to their loved ones. Meanwhile, Europe's elderly have been warned that isolation measures may apply until 2021. Follow DW for the latest updates. The world has recorded more than 1.8 million cases with more than 110,000 deaths  Italy…

Pope Francis has offered sympathy to those who weren't able to say goodbye to their loved ones. Meanwhile, Europe's elderly have been warned that isolation measures may apply until 2021. Follow DW for the latest updates. The world has recorded more than 1.8 million cases with more than 110,000 deaths  Italy…