Health Ministry says 2 in serious condition, 3 moderate; Jerusalem detention center places staff and prisoners in quarantine; some trains on reduced schedule

Dov Zinger spent time at Yeshiva University, which is linked to New York outbreak that led to setting up of a containment zone in New Rochelle

National Security Council, education and health ministries hold consultations; Teachers' Union urges PM to shut all education institutions; Hebrew U to switch to remote learning

Local cultural institutions restrict number of visitors to 100 per gallery at any time, set up hygiene stands

Barrage fired at a military base just north of Baghdad sets buildings ablaze, with Washington believing Iranian-backed Shia militia groups behind assault

Kosher soup kitchens work to feed families whose needs might grow as quarantines, school closures and work cancellations become more widespread

New State Department report ditches traditional term 'Palestinian residents' in move that continues Trump administration’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

Regev says for first time public will only be able to view traditional ceremony marking end of Memorial Day on TV, internet; announces aid to artists, entertainment industry