The singer said he would interview the assistant secretary for health, Adm. Dr. Brett Giroir, with parts of their conversation on Thursday to be shared with Jewish media outlets.

While checkpoints were reported in multiple locations over the past week, many commuters reported that they were able to travel between cities without being stopped or questioned.

One source said the three European powers had acted jointly and warned Iran that its actions were harming relations.

In the Jewish state, Jews from across the religious spectrum are feeling an aching loss for the spiritual highlights of the year.

“DO NOT test your child for covid,” the message began. “The city has released new guidelines that mandate CLOSURE of an ENTIRE SCHOOL if there are two positive tests in the school.”

We will shoulder this lockdown together and come through it as a community. We have no other choice.

HEALTH AFFAIRS: Health Ministry spokesperson Eyal Basson tells The Jerusalem Post: "When news breaks, it spreads as fast as the virus."

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein attempted to bring emergency regulations to prevent protests from taking place Saturday night.