New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says he is unsatisfied with police response to assault In Orthodox reporter covering Brooklyn protest.

Knesset member Nir Barkat (Likud) has decried the decision of the Supreme Court to deny an additional hearing in regard to its preventing demolition of the home of a terrorist who murdered a soldier."The Supreme Court decision delivers a tough message to IDF forces who risk their lives against terrorists who have learned that they will not pay a price for their crimes," Barkat said.

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Yamina Knesset member Ayelet Shaked has described the Supreme Court's decision not to revisit its decision that prevents demolition of a terrorist's home as "a mortal blow to the just fight against terrorism.""If it is not possible to correct such judges' mistakes, then better judges must take their place. The people of Israel and the soldiers of the IDF deserve better," Shaked said.

Prime Minister Netanyahu has delivered a Simchat Torah message, meant in particular for the ultra-orthodox sector: "Don't dance, don't infect. There could be no greater desecration than to lose lives In account of Simchat Torah celebrations."

The Palestinian Authority's information bureau has reported that fifty olive trees were burned near Hebron by those wishing to extend their control over the area and expand their communities.

PM delivers message to haredi community ahead of Simchat Torah holiday. 'There is no herd immunity It's a death sentence for thousands.'

The MInistry of Health has reported that the number of patients in critical condition due to the coronavirus has risen to 863, including 241 In ventilators.