PM calls coming days 'fateful' to tackling virus outbreak, expresses hope that restrictions will begin to be eased after holiday; says Putin encouraged his unity government efforts

Foreign Ministry says boxes of kosher for Passover food went to tiny Jewish communities in Cairo and Alexandria

With smaller Passover seders this virus-battered year, chefs and food writers recommend making what you like, for once. Bonus: Hear Adeena Sussman share tips on the ToI podcast

Haredi ministers said to oppose shutdown of their community's towns; after special forum is canceled, cabinet set to meet to discuss closure

Law enforcement officials arrive on scene to ensure customers adhere to social distancing rules while they wait to buy eggs

Move would place ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods in capital, handful of areas around the country on lockdown, though restrictions will be more lax than in hotspot Bnei Brak

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

Whether in US or Israel, traditional seder is going to differ from usual setting with extended families; messages also likely to be inspired by coronavirus crisis

Estimating a shortfall of some 30 million eggs, the government steps up import efforts ahead of the start of Passover on Wednesday evening