Netanyahu wants to reduce economic activity; defense minister says health, security as sacred as right to demonstrate and pray; cabinet to discuss closure of airport

Finance Ministry chief urges health officials to resist more severe lockdown despite runaway infections; ministers expected to review fresh limits on workforce, synagogue closures

Jewish state has 2,115.1 cases per 100,000 people compared to America's 2,079.9, according to latest Johns Hopkins data

Health Ministry director orders hospitals to stop elective surgery, warns of 'emergency situation' and foresees another 200-300 seriously ill COVID-19 patients by end of week

Deputy health minister warns against flouting regulations; says restrictions are sign of failure but blames public, Knesset

Record high testing still returns over 10% rate; expert advising government says spread in Israel now 'out of control'; some 50 said infected as result of a wedding

Coronavirus czar Ronni Ganzu reportedly not convinced of need for 500-meter limit on movement and will ask ministers to revoke it

Chezy Levy admits goal of no more than 500 daily infections won't happen under current conditions; Minister Ze'ev Elkin says government lacks exit strategy from closure

As coronavirus cases steadily rise, PM weighs various proposals, ranging from full nationwide closure for a month to pinpoint restrictions over holidays

Officials reportedly 'shocked' as hospital directors describe overworked teams treating more and more patients, as cases soar