Prominent ultra-Orthodox MK's threat to mayors could backfire, as factions mobilize to address what some see as a threat to the secular way of life

Mayors from across country reject coalition agreements that would see local municipalities finance ultra-Orthodox institutions that teach as little as 55% of state curriculum

President Isaac Herzog and his wife among the first to get booster shoots, which he hails as 'an important step for social solidarity' in Israel

Students required to wear face coverings in both indoor and outdoor areas; Modiin mayor makes masks mandatory indoors for everyone across the city

Modiin mayor reimposes indoor mask mandate after school outbreak; Health Ministry to reportedly reintroduce self-isolation, electronic bracelet for high-risk returnees from abroad

Arab locals tell Federation of Local Authorities chair Haim Bibas they want to prevent 'politicization' of break-fast event

Restrictions on gatherings to begin to ease next Sunday, as venues given access to rapid tests; former virus czar says 'reckless exit from lockdowns' caused many needless deaths

Move comes as PM continues to campaign for Arab votes, but he has pledged to fight rampant violence before; Umm al-Fahm mayor says he is cautiously optimistic'

Senior police officer on people breaking restrictions: 'Everyone says they are going to help grandma, and then we check and find she died years ago'

But two of main candidates in yet-to-be formed faction flatly deny unsourced TV report, which claims party would take away seats from Bennett and be willing to sit with Netanyahu