Hodaya Monsonego, 24, has been held in South American country over allegations of drug smuggling

Family of Hodaya Monsonego, 24, says she has an intellectual impairment, was exploited by a friend; she'll be allowed to return to Israel in coming days

Celia Capira's husband died days after she pleaded with President Martin Vizcarra to find a hospital bed in overwhelmed medical system

Foreign Ministry says it's assisting family of the deceased, named as Tzachi Moalem, who was serving a 20-year sentence

New immigrants arrive on special charter flight as country sees severe coronavirus outbreak and protests sparked by a scarcity of food and medical supplies

Family of Hodaya Monsonego, 24, say she is mentally impaired and was tricked into scheme; Rivlin welcomes move, says he hopes she will be fully released soon

In wake of incident, returning citizens who don't sign Health Ministry self-isolation forms will be handed over to police

Katz says ministry will map concentrations of Israelis, run war room to monitor efforts and requests for aid 24/7, arrange special flights for those in need

With flights canceled and borders shut and the situation likely to get worse, some groups are trying to crowdfund costs of leasing private planes to bring them back

23 Israeli travelers and backpackers still stranded by coronavirus border closures in South American nation, working with embassy to get home