Two people were killed on Yom Kippur after a driver rammed a vehicle into people in Manchester and stabbed others. One man who died was accidentally shot by the police, who also killed the attacker.
Tag: Yom Kippur
Hamas Attack Has Haunting Echoes of the 1973 Yom Kippur War
For many Israelis, Hamas’s surprise attack mirrors one carried out 50 years ago, setting off a 19-day war that traumatized the nation.
In Israel, a Solemn Yom Kippur Also Creates a Giant Playground
Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism, brings Israel to a standstill. For the nonobservant, that briefly turns highways into bike trails.
Israel Tightens Holiday Lockdown, Restricting Prayers and Protests
Israel now has one of the world’s worst outbreaks of the coronavirus, but the government’s response has gotten mired in political and cultural wars.
Israel Prepares to Celebrate Rosh Hashana Under Lockdown
As the pandemic in the country worsens, officials warn that new restrictions might not be enough to cut infection rates significantly. Many people question the logic and motives behind the rules.