Israel has reinstated strict lock-down measures for three weeks amid a surge in coronavirus cases, said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “Our goal is to stop the increase (in cases) and lower morbidity,” Netanyahu said in a nationally broadcast statement, according to The Associated Press. He went on to say, “I know that these steps come at a difficult price for all … Read More

Israel now has the highest rate of daily new coronavirus infections per capita in the world. This was according to figures aired by Israeli television and reported by the Times Of Israel. The figures reported by Channels 12 and 13 cited data from Johns Hopkins University, showing Israel averaged 199.3 new cases a day per 1 million residents. Rounding out the … Read More

Jerusalem recorded its highest ever temperature setting a new record of 42.8°C (109°F). The current heatwave has been unprecedented for Jerusalem. For Jerusalem usually enjoys slightly cooler weather than the rest of the country thanks to its location and relatively high altitude at some 800 meters (2,600 feet) above sea level. But an oppressive heat wave that settled over Israel saw … Read More

Israel has just experienced its hottest recorded day ever — meaning in at least 100 years. As the southern coastal resort city of Eilat recorded an unprecedented 48.9°C (120°F) high, as reported by Israel’s Channel 12. Extreme humidity was also reported in coastal cities throughout the country while dry-spells were recorded in the Jordan Valley and other desert areas. The … Read More

Los Angeles County broke record-heat levels as a heat wave continued to move throughout Southern California, officials said. Woodland Hills reached a high of 121 degrees, which was the highest official temperature ever recorded in L.A. County, the National Weather Service announced. Several cooling centers were opened up across the area for residents to stay cool during the extreme heat. While people … Read More