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Israel Security Agency will end controversial practice of tracking people with the coronavirus

The agency has been using cellphone and credit card data since the early days of the pandemic under emergency regulations.

Israel’s tracking of coronavirus carriers is out unless Knesset makes it a law, Supreme Court rules

A three-judge panel said the government could extend the practice for a few weeks only if it introduces legislation this week and acts on the measure.

Israel can track cellphones of citizens with coronavirus, its Supreme Court rules

Police also may use cellphone information to track Israelis who are supposed to be in quarantine to ensure compliance.

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Israeli government moves to allow tracking of cell phones to fight coronavirus

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University of Maryland student arrested for sending anti-Semitic text messages to fellow student

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Tel Aviv installs ‘zombie lights’ to protect cellphone users

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Arab-Israeli lawmaker gives up parliamentary immunity over smuggled cellphones

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Arab-Israeli lawmaker reportedly admits smuggling cellphones to Palestinian prisoners

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Report: Arab-Israeli lawmaker allegedly smuggled cell phones to Palestinian prisoners

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