As the French government continues to insist that another lockdown is not under consideration, cases continue to rise, with 1,377 new diagnoses made in the last 24 hours, The Guardian reports. 16 people died in the same period, taking the country's death toll since the outbreak of the epidemic to 30,254 people.The increase cannot be attributed to a rise in the number of tests performed 27% more tests are being conducted, but the number of positive results has increased by 54%.More than half of those tested positive showed no symptoms. The number of those hospitalized has increased, but the figures for those requiring intensive care are so far remaining stable.

Left-wing protesters are planning a march through Jerusalem In Saturday night, instead of holding what has become their regular demonstration outside the Prime Minister's Residence In Balfour Street.

Iranian leader Ali Khamenei has said in a speech that he has ruled out the possibility of negotiating with the United States regarding Iran's nuclear program.

Israel's death toll from the coronavirus has risen to 509, after four people died in the last day from coronavirus-related complications.1,786 people were diagnosed with the virus yesterday. 319 people are in serious condition, with 100 In ventilators.

A motorcyclist has skidded In Koresh Street in Rishon Letziyon and sustained moderate injuries.MDA responders and paramedics treated him at the scene of the incident and transported him to Wolfson hospital in Holon.

Police investigate after vandals spray anti-Israel graffiti In train station wall.

Ontario pulls video called biased against Israel from Inline high school course.

Ariel Karlinsky is an economist at the Kohelet Policy Forum, a conservative think tank dedicated to 'securing Israel's future.'