Nursing home resident released after testing negative twice, but now in serious condition; 2 Alzheimer's patients succumb overnight, though number of new cases appears to slow

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

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

Mental health authorities report a spike in tension and stress as Israelis across the country shelter in place during the COVID-19 pandemic

Am-Shalem Singson, 28, of the Bnei Menashe community attacked by two men who called him 'Chinese' and yelled 'Corona! Corona!'

Northern city to be run by Interior Ministry-appointed city council for next three years until new election called

Interior Ministry appoints new city council that will run northern town for next three years before new election called

Police detain 1 suspect for assaulting Ron Cobi, who has drawn ire of ultra-Orthodox community for easing Shabbat restrictions