Israelis will be under a complete lockdown beginning on Tuesday through at least Friday to stem the spread of the coronavirus during the Passover holiday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the closure on Monday evening in a nationally televised address from his official residence in Jerusalem. Israelis will not be permitted to leave their houses on…
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Yom HaShoah
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Israel
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Israel
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Philanthropy
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U.S.
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Israel
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Israel
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The Tell
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