Officials reportedly decide that a person must have COVID-19 symptoms, and known exposure or risk, to qualify for test, as processing laboratories run out of needed chemicals

Latest reports include soldiers gathering in large numbers in 2 bases despite restrictions, as well as questionable quarantine practices following potential exposure to pathogen

Authorities maintain low-key presence to respect Jewish day of rest while upholding restrictions; break up illicit gatherings in capital's Mea Shearim neighborhood

In a country where hatred of Jews can quickly follow crisis, the pandemic has given rise to centuries-old libels

Westheim, known for high standards, headed the Kashrut Department of the Manchester Beth Din until 2004 and would conduct surprise inspections at sites around Europe

New York state, Britain record daily records for number of fatalities from COVID-19; Spain, Italy see drops in number of new cases, providing some hope

Foreign minister hopes Keir Starmer will strengthen ties between Britain, Israel; Labor leader says election brings 'hope'

Interfaith Alliance says move violates separation of religion and state; Orthodox Union argues it would be discriminatory to leave religious groups out of relief package