EXCLUSIVE: White House Mideast Peace Signing Ceremony on Tuesday having huge problems as Israeli...

[demmiblue]

EXCLUSIVE: White House Mideast Peace Signing Ceremony on Tuesday having huge problems as Israeli delegation/security insists on social distancing and wearing masks at the ceremony, while the WH disagrees and says "there is no problem.” Press invites have not gone out as a result.

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[riversedge]

1. I heard this afternoon that Israel is now going for a SECOND lockdown.

[BigmanPigman]

3. I think it starts on Fri.

Schools, stores, etc. No one allowed out past 500 meters from their home. The deaths are also increasing.

Many countries in Europe are seeing increasing new cases but their deaths are not increasing like in Isreal.

[demmiblue]

4. Found an article:

Israel to lock down nationwide in main holiday season amid COVID-19 surge

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel will enter a three-week nationwide lockdown starting on Friday to contain the spread of the coronavirus after a second- wave surge of new cases, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday.

During the lockdown, which comes during the Jewish high-holiday season, Israelis will have to stay within 500 metres of their houses, but can travel to workplaces that will be allowed to operate on a limited basis.

Schools and shopping malls will be closed but supermarkets and pharmacies will remain open. The public sector will operate with fewer staff, but non-governmental offices and businesses will not have to close, as long as they do not accept customers.

Indoor gatherings are limited to 10 people and no more than 20 people outdoors.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-israel/israel-to-lock-down-nationwide-in-main-holiday-season-amid-covid-19-surge-idUSKBN2640SS

[BigmanPigman]

5. I wonder how they enforce it.

Those college students at the frat house in Ohio who all had Covid but still had tons of people over were fined $500 each. I don't think much enforcement goes on in the US overall though. Enforcement is key.

[Enterstageleft]

2. Couldn't we work out some kind of peace agreement

about social distancing?

[moondust]

6. Just skip it.

Isn't this just (criminal) Bibi trying to make (criminal) Donny look like a "leader" to help him get re-elected?