As the nation cites the health provider saying that 38% of Bnei Brak residents are infected with coronavirus, senior executive says it isn’t true, and quoted CEO was misunderstood

Late night meeting also authorizes amendment to Basic Law of State Economy to allow country to tackle financial crisis brought on by virus restrictions

Cabinet expected to approve closure of several cities, Haredi parts of Jerusalem, on Sunday night or Monday; minister says it could be extended to whole country by Wednesday

PM's denunciation comes at height of furious social media campaign against Channel 12 and its reporter Rina Matzliah, who said community does not respect state's authority

Amid lockdown, military begins distributing aid to residents of the ultra-Orthodox city, one of the country's hardest-hit in the COVID-19 outbreak

With high infection rates among Haredim, Yehuda Meshi-Zahav says community feels let down by its leaders; Rivlin slams 'false accusations' any group is more culpable than others

Military officer coordinating effort says operation should concentrate on increased virus testing, not removing those at risk; public transportation into city cut off

Magen David Adom volunteer lightly hurt in incident in Mea Shearim, municipal vehicle damaged

Authorities maintain low-key presence to respect Jewish day of rest while upholding restrictions; break up illicit gatherings in capital's Mea Shearim neighborhood

Woman is said to have had preexisting conditions; number of sick remains at 7,428, having not been updated since Friday night