Nabil Abu Rudeineh, the official spokesman for Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas, In Wednesday condemned the Israeli government's decision to build more than 2,500 new housing units in "occupied Palestinian lands."Abbas" spokesman stressed that the Israeli decision, which is contrary to international legitimacy, including UN Security Council Resolution 2334, calls for a firm international stance and a shift from condemnation to effective pressure In the Israeli government to stop challenging international law and the decisions of international institutions.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif In Wednesday rejoiced over the end of Donald Trump"s time in office and the start of President Joe Biden"s term."Trump, Pompeo & Co. are relegated to the dustbin of history in disgrace. But the memories of Gen Soleimani & the 1000s murdered, maimed & starved of food & meds by Trump's state&mdash& economic&mdashterrorism & crimes against humanity, will shine In," he wrote In Twitter.

Deputy Health Minister Yoav Kish said in an interview with Galei Tzahal: "There is a slow continued downward trend in morbidity. Yesterday we were at 9.2% verified, today it is 9%," Kish said.

Israel's Ambassador to the United States and the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, addressed US-Israel relations in an interview with Galei Tzahal."Israel is sure to be a US priority. I am very optimistic, we are seeing positive signs of a desire for cooperation," Erdan said, adding: "I am sure the US administration sees eye to eye with us the need to deny Iran nuclear weapons."

'People who have worked here for 20 years or more have never seen anything like this,' cemetery manager says.

Black community creates memorial day for slave buried in Dutch Jewish cemetery. 'It's about respecting another person's belief.'

Today will be partly cloudy to clear. There will be a rise in temperatures but it will still be colder than usual. At night there is fear of frost in prone areas. Early in the morning in the northern mountains, strong easterly winds will blow.Tomorrow and Shabbat will become warmer and temperatures will be normal for the season.On Sunday, the warming trend will continue.

Defense minister demands COVID enforcement be directed to areas where morbidity is high, rejects possibility of postponing Knesset election.