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Added on the 19/12/2020 19:34:11 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Police direct traffic as vehicles partaking in a 'Freedom Convoy' against Covid-19 restrictions arrive in Jerusalem from 40 cities across Israel. The demonstration is inspired by the Canadian protest movement which is entering its third week. IMAGES
Images show vehicles driving on a highway in Israel's Shar Agay area, west of Jerusalem, as they participate in the "Freedom Convoy" against the government's Covid-19 restrictions. IMAGES
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett receives a booster shot of vaccine against the coronavirus, at Meir Medical Center in the central Israeli city of Kfar Saba. To try and contain a surge in coronavirus cases, authorities began administrating a booster shot. IMAGES
Italian President Sergio Mattarella arrives at Rome's Spallanzani Hospital to receive his vaccine against Covid-19. The 79-year-old president received his jab along with other people from his age group, born in 1941 or before. Italy on Monday surpassed the grim milestone of 100,000 official coronavirus deaths, amid warnings the spread of new variants is fuelling a fresh wave of infections. IMAGES
Residents of Majdal Shams gather to demonstrate against the arrival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the site of a strike in the Israel-annexed Golan Heights. Twelve youths aged between 10 and 16 were killed when a rocket fired from Lebanon struck a football pitch, triggering renewed fears of an escalation in the conflict between Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah armed group accused of firing the projectile. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.