Israelis and Palestinians grapple with a new wave of coronavirus infections

New Covid-19 cases in Israel. Seven-day rolling average, day by day over the past three months

Until recently Israel and Palestine seemed to have brought their coronavirus epidemics under control but both are now seeing large numbers of new infections. Yesterday Israel reported 430 new cases — its biggest rise for two months. Palestine reported 179 — its highest number since the outbreak began.

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Former Middle East editor of the Guardian. Website: www.al-bab.com. Author of 'Arabs Without God'.

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Former Middle East editor of the Guardian. Website: www.al-bab.com. Author of 'Arabs Without God'.