“It is with deep regret that we have to announce the cancellation of the Eurovision song contest 2020 in Rotterdam,” organizers say. “It is impossible to continue with the live event as planned.”

After a late start, Jewish communities in the US and elsewhere are scrambling to contain the coronavirus.

Israeli intelligence agency delivers 100,000 new coronavirus test kits collected overseas to local labs. In the next few days, the Mossad will facilitate the delivery of 4 million additional kits.

For several years, US authorities, including the US Department of Justice and the New York Department of Financial Services, have been investigating accusations that the Israeli bank helped US clients evade taxes.

Coordinating with Ramallah, Israel imposes a closure on the West Bank as the Palestinian Authority reports 44 cases of coronavirus. “Our shared borders leave no room for hesitation over the need to cooperate on the highest levels to prevent the spread of the virus,” PA official says.