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UAE suspends visa waiver deal with Israel until July 1, citing virus fears

i24news.tv January 18, 2021

Move comes after Israeli authorities roll out mandatory quarantine for Israelis arriving from UAE

Ministers to mull lockdown extension as cases surge in Ultra-Orthodox communities

ynetnews.com January 18, 2021

Average positivity rate of coronavirus tests in stands at 19% in ultra-Orthodox areas, 15% in Arab sector and 5.5% for general population

IDF strikes Hamas tunnel workshops after 2 rockets fired towards Israel

jpost.com January 18, 2021

Rocket sirens were not activated because the rockets fell in open areas

COVID-19

Study: Lockdowns may have no clear benefits to curb spread of COVID-19

24news.tv January 18, 2021

Researchers say voluntary measures could achieve same results of restrictive orders

Cabinet okays Kobi Shabtai as permanent police chief, a job unfilled for 2 years

timesofisrael.com January 18, 2021

Shabtai to hold position for 3 years, with option to extend for 1 more; Public Security Minister Ohana said to clash with AG Mandelblit at cabinet meeting

ECONOMY

Strong shekel ‘murdering us,’ exporters complain as BoI banks on buying billions

timesofisrael.com January 18, 2021

Firms operating in shekels but paid in dollars say they’ll have to cut back or move away; a central bank plan to buy $30b to stabilize rate will help, but not enough, they say