Local officials demand full return for students in areas where virus is under control, call government proposal 'unrealistic'

Move means right-wing religious party likely bound for opposition after also losing out on health portfolio; faction says Netanyahu 'destroyed alliance with religious Zionism'

Just 23 coronavirus infections diagnosed in last 24 hours, and over 12,000 have recovered, Health Ministry data shows

On Lag B'Omer, hundreds of ultra-Orthodox men try to break into northern Israel tomb, and mass event in Mea Shearim in capital apparently goes unnoticed by police

Over 10 people detained as military hunts for perpetrator of attack in which Sgt. First Class Amit Ben-Ygal, 21, was killed

Values Initiative group says many anti-lockdown demonstrators are alleging Jewish plot to subjugate humanity, likening closure to Holocaust

Nomination still requires a parliamentary vote; Blue and White leader officially quits post, with move going into effect in 48 hours, after coalition sworn in

Ahead of Pompeo visit, officials reportedly tell Trump administration they are reconsidering offer amid security concerns over Chinese involvement in Israeli infrastructure