Jerusalem Post
Separator
breaking news
BREAKING NEWS

Lebanon needs two-week lockdown after COVID-19 spike

By REUTERS
Lebanon should be locked down for two weeks after a spike in COVID-19 infections, the caretaker government's health minister was quoted as saying on Monday.

"We declare today a state of general alert and we need a brave decision to close (the country) for two weeks," Hamad Hassan told Voice of Lebanon radio.

Lebanon registered a record 439 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours on Sunday.
Trump: Federal funding will stop for colleges allowing illegal protests
By REUTERS
03/04/2025 02:47 PM
Recently released hostage Omer Wenkert discharged from hospital
By DR. ITAY GAL
03/04/2025 01:58 PM
Senior Hamas official rejects US, Israeli calls to disarm
By REUTERS
03/04/2025 01:56 PM
Kremlin says US and Iran must resolve problems through talks - RIA
By REUTERS
03/04/2025 01:48 PM
Terrorist who killed MK Limor Son Har Melech's husband released
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
03/04/2025 01:24 PM
Iran summoned Turkey's ambassador following Ankara's warning on Syria
By REUTERS
03/04/2025 12:38 PM
Haredi parties believe Goldknopf soon to retire from government
By ANNA BARSKY
03/04/2025 12:17 PM
Israel's security cabinet to meet Sunday
By AMICHAI STEIN
03/04/2025 12:08 PM
Police warns public against use of fireworks during Ramadan
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
03/04/2025 10:51 AM
Allenby Crossing closed to traffic due to surprise strike
By UDI ETZION
03/04/2025 10:50 AM
Funeral of slain hostage Ohad Yahalomi to take place in Nir Oz
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
03/04/2025 10:42 AM
IDF fires at suspect posing threat to troops in southern Gaza
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
03/04/2025 10:03 AM
Pope still resting after sleeping all night, Vatican says
By REUTERS
03/04/2025 09:30 AM
Knesset passes bill enabling coalition to appoint judiciary ombudsman
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
03/04/2025 06:14 AM
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on US goods to start Tuesday, Trudeau says
By REUTERS
03/04/2025 04:34 AM