Health Ministry official Dr. Tal Brosh says due to public's lax conduct regarding social distancing we'll see more serious COIVD-19 in 'two week' time'; adds current policy on closing down entire schools after one or reported infections is too extreme

Ramadan Shalah led the terror group for over 20 years while organization's military wing strengthened through long-term funding from Iran; he is thought to have been less extreme and aggressive than his current successor

Senior sources say despite Abbas's promise to end security ties with Israel, PA forces recently uncovered a terror cell that planted dozens of pipe bombs near Jenin, along a route taken by IDF troops when they arrive in the city to make arrests

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says the attack targeted Iran-backed militias near the city of Deir ez-Zur and the victims are militiamen from Iraq and Afghanistan, who 3 days ago received a fresh supply of arms and ammunition

Police say at least 5 protesters were arrested after they attempted to start a march along the main street near the Rabin Square, where the rally took place; organizers screen video address by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders

Health officials say 6 residents and 3 staff members at 'Ahuzat Eyal' in Or Yehuda tested positive for COVID-19 only after a second test; on Friday, 16,133 tests were conducted, the highest since the start of the outbreak

Though reports say attempts are made to hold a summit for PA officials to modify U.S. peace plan, analysts say Russia is not ready to replace itself as main Middle East powerbroker

New data shows fresh virus infections occurred in dozens of Israeli cities and towns, unlike concentrated outbreaks nation had witnessed in recent weeks

Municipal education system gradually shifts back to remote studying after more and more students in Israel's financial, cultural hub test positive for virus; 87 educational institutions now closed due to outbreaks

Preliminary probe shows the Lt. Col. had advanced too far ahead during urban area live-fire exercise and became invisible to the naked eye; hospital says his has improved and he is now fully conscious

Transportation and health ministers come to an agreement to resume railway traffic, nearly 3 months after it was brought to a halt over virus fears; health officials were recently slammed for delaying the move 3 times and putting enormous pressure on the country's bus services

Dozens of former diplomats and ministers call for Canadian premier in a letter, to defend country's reputation and come out against Israel's plans to annex strategic parts of the West Bank

Balad faction members enter isolation after Sami Abu Shehadeh's driver also tested positive for COVID-19; MK recently attended several mass events without adhering to public health orders; Knesset asks employees to stay home

In opposition to Trump's peace plan settler lobby claim the U.S. proposal endangers Jewish settlements in the West Bank, ' Trump is the greatest friend Israel has' says Netanyahu in response

Israelis are split on the need to move to annexation with U.S. support or make the move regardless, with a cabinet member saying Israel is able to deal with any ramifications on the ground or elsewhere

Death toll rises to 291 after 71-year-old man succumbs to virus, schools to remain open unless students or faculty found infected though principals and local government can choose to close

The 2 million person, Hamas controled enclave has seen 61 confirmed cases and one virus-related death since start of coronavirus pandemic

Law enforcement agencies reassess protocols after killing of autistic man in Jerusalem as Ohana urges public to refrain from violent protests such as those going on in U.S.; Joint List's Odeh: Stop murdering innocent people for being Arab

More than 2,500 quarantined in past 24 hours; Jerusalem school at center of large outbreak undergoes disinfection; parents in Be'er Sheva urge local schools to halt classes as at least three area institutions are shuttered

New Education Ministry guidelines call for educational institutions to shut as soon as one case of coronavirus is identified among student body or faculty; move comes after highest number of positive daily diagnoses in over month

DC judge rules Americans wounded and killed in attacks carried out by Palestinians were eligible for damages from Iran and Syria because they sponsor terror groups such as Hamas and Islamic Jihad

Judicial source says 5 suspects are on trial in the Hashemite Kingdom for allegedly plotting to carry out terror attacks against Israeli targets in the West Bank

Israelis hold signs reading 'Black Lives Matter' and 'If you aren't livid, you're not listening' outside American diplomatic mission; some protesters name Solomon Teka, Ethiopian-Israeli teen killed last year by off-duty cop

Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Soereide says unilateral annexation of strategic parts of the West Bank would 'undermine the potential for a two-state solution'

Hezbollah-affiliated photographer, along with civilians believed operatives of the Lebanese terror group, document the incident that occurred when two IDF tanks entered one of the enclaves in Upper Galilee

Mother of the schoolgirl from Petah Tikva says the child has worn the same skirt before and was never stopped; she alleges bias against Russian-speaking students from the school staff

Health officials fear reopening of railway traffic, set for June 8 after 2 previous postponements, would significantly increase the rate of COVID-19 spread; 'They've opened the beaches and restaurants while people pile on top of each other on buses,' says one passenger

U.S. Secretary of State says world will see U.S. determined to defend Americans and allies in Israel and elsewhere from being 'hauled in by corrupt ICC'

Almost 10,000 faculty members and students in isolation after coronavirus infections detected in educational institutions across country; two more people succumb to virus, bringing national death toll to 287

Netanyahu addresses issue of 19 localities set to become enclaves within future Palestinian state which will surround them on all sides, leaving only narrow access path connecting between them and Israel

21-year-old from northern Israel accused of publishing Facebook post calling for PM to be taken down, officers who 'are his slaves' to be killed; third time in two months prime minister has filed complaint over threats

Health Ministry serological survey indicates 270,000 people at most have antibodies for pathogen, out of population of 8.6 million; scientist says findings prove effectiveness of lockdown, but Israel far from herd immunity

Intelligence body recommends mass testing of students and faculty, absence in case of suspected illness; physicians blast intervention of non-professionals in handling of crisis

Israeli TV quotes White House officials as telling prime minister that Trump administration facing number of challenges currently occupying its attention, including wave of nationwide protests

Employee called in to set sound system before premier's statement on coronavirus outbreak Saturday night; among others in attendance Finance Minister Katz and Education Minister Galant

Families of victims call for action amid spike in spousal violence since onset of coronavirus pandemic; closures and prolonged shelter-in-place orders often ensnare victims with abusers

During Blue & White faction meeting, Defense Minister voices approval of U.S. peace plan, stresses importance of maintaining ties with Israel's neighbors and regional states

Tibi also suggests newly appointed Public Security Minister Ohana's remarks, calling police to act against those threatening officers' safety, may have helped stock the flames

In Facebook post, Netanyahu displays image of message threatening to behead all four family members, calls on 'left-wing media, which never stops trying to remove me from office, to defend me against constant incitement'

Blaze burning along the eastern slope of the Carmel Mountain Range comes close to a natural gas refinery; firefighters and water tankers at the scene in bid to prevent fire from getting out of control

Tel Aviv police department says it uncovered sex work network in central Israel operating under the guise of providing massage services, main suspect is former athletic champion who represented Israel in international competitions

Latest outbreak in Jerusalem believed to have started at local high school after one of the teachers was infected by his kindergarten-aged son; more than 140 students and staff have now tested positive for COVID-19

Financial Times quotes Western official as saying foiled April cyber attack potentially put hundreds of people in danger, opened door to 'unpredictable risk scenario'; Israeli official calls apparent counter attack on Iranian port 'a gentle reminder. "We know where you live"'

The London based Observatory for Human Rights said it was 'likely possible' Israel was behind the attack that targeted a vehicle belonging to an Iran backed militia near the Syrian border with Iraq

Mandelblit called claims by Netanyahu attorney 'nonsense' after Cohen said the AG usurped the power of his office to target prime minister and his family

Reports say that two employees at Netanyahus' official residence were allegedly pressured to give false testimony in Sara Netanyahu?s favor, who is facing a civil lawsuit from a former worker

After the cabinet?s decision to increase the number of passengers allowed on buses, drivers say they do not feel safe while experts warn that social distancing is not observed in public transport

Minister calls on public to get tested if there was any contact with confirmed COVID-19 patients; 53 new cases reported since Saturday bringing the total number of Israelis who have had the virus to 17,071

Reports conducted by Weitzman Institute shows rise in people suffering from COVID-19 related symptoms, a sign that first wave of infections is not yet over

Shadi Ibrahim, who was seriously wounded in an attack near an army checkpoint in the West Bank 2 weeks ago, is now in rehabilitation after doctors had to amputate the 20-year-old's limb to save his life

The defense minister says the incident, in which 32-year-old Iyad Halak had been shot by police in Jerusalem's Old City, will be investigated 'swiftly' and 'conclusions will be reached'

National Information and Knowledge Center says COVID-19 infection rate among the migrant workers and asylum seekers is much higher than in general population since many fear getting tested or can't self-isolate, with the Health Ministry unable to keep track of those infected

The information, released after a government watchdog filed a petition to Jerusalem court, shows flights were never approved by relevant diplomatic and legal bodies; PM's Office says trips did not exceed 'usual costs'

Meretz leader says legislation, which would allow government to impose emergency measures for up to 10 months, is more dangerous than coronavirus itself, while Lapid claims the law is a tool for government to thwart public protests

Islam's third-holiest site, which closed on March 15 over COVID-19 concerns, resumes prayers amid restrictions as health officials warn of uptick in new cases; worshippers must wear face masks and bring personal prayer rugs

Cabinet on Saturday decides to shutter schools that show high morbidity from coronavirus, but leave rest of education system open; drop in confirmed cases after over 100 were reported on Friday, highest since beginning of May

Family says dead man had special needs, police say they noticed a 'suspicious object,' that they claim looked like a gun, and told him to stop in his tracks, after which the suspect began to flee

Bar Siman Tov calls on Israelis to return adhering to social distancing orders as nation reopens from coronavirus lockdown; ministry mulls halting school studies for 7th-12th graders, shuttering synagogues

The Health Ministry, which is set to have an urgent meeting on Friday, says 64 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the country's total to 16,872; death toll currently stands at 284

In an interview with the Israel Hayom newspaper, PM said Palestinians in the Jordan Valley, including residents of the city of Jericho, would remain under limited Palestinian self-rule, with Israel having security control

Embassy in Jerusalem singles out checkpoints, markets and government facilities as possible targets of potential attacks and asks citizens to maintain vigilance; 'Violence can occur with little or no warning,' says official statement

Religious seminaries, non-formal education institutions and youth movements also set to resume activities next week despite new cases of COVID-19 in schools; high school in Jerusalem shut down after 5 students, 6 teachers test positive

Cars wait for hours at a drive-through testing site after six students and teachers test positive for coronavirus just days after schools reopen around country; those waiting say just two people were staffing the site

Yigal Unna does not mention Iran directly nor comment on the alleged Israeli retaliation two weeks later said to have shut down a key Iranian port, but he says recent developments have ushered in new era of covert warfare, issuing ominous warning

Despite purchase of 250,000 test kits, nationwide serological survey to detect patients who have recovered from COVID-19 is scrapped with no date given for future launch; testing would offer comprehensive picture of prevalence of disease across the country

Jerusalem high school is ordered to close down after six staff members and students test positive for coronavirus after schools across the country reopen, while drive-through testing facility has now reopened to meet the city's testing needs

Court argues if PA nullifies accords that grant them autonomy, they may not be able to claim to state status before the ICC, to charge Israel with war crimes in the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem

Najwa Gadaheldam, a close adviser to Sudan's leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, instrumental in fostering relations with Jerusalem was in critical condition and unable to be transported to Israel for treatment

Visit comes as Israeli officials demand UNIFIL receive greater freedoms in southern Lebanon; Hezbollah calls increased UN involvement violation of country's sovereignty

Likud MK questions defense minister's competence to lead country, raises old speculations Iranian intelligence hold sensitive data on him; Gantz storms out of meeting with Netanyahu, demands apology

Since last year, there has been a 33% increase in cases of people with no family whose death went undetected for days or even weeks; phenomenon worsened due to coronavirus lockdown, with 59 bodies discovered since start of 2020

For children in grades 1 to 4, studies will be extended until July 13, while those in summer school will be studying at least until August 6; new COVID-19 cases, however, force students and staff to enter quarantine, while schools get shut down once again

The president calls Scott Morrison after a court ruling that the former Melbourne principle, accused of sexually abusing her students, was fit to stand trial and be extradited, after 60 court hearings

From U.S. President Donald Trump to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, global decision-makers have frequently set bad examples when it comes to adhering to regulations amid the pandemic that has claimed more than 350,000 lives worldwide

Bars and cafes, swimming pools, amusement parks and other venues to reopen on Wednesday after new COVID-19 diagnoses continue to decline; in addition, capacity of passengers in public transport, taxis and private cars has been increased

Hassan Rouhani's order comes a week after Iranian parliament voted to in favor of a legislation prohibiting use of Israeli-made goods, to combat 'the hostile acts of the Zionist regime against peace and security'

As UN gears up to renew its mandate of interim forces in Lebanon, Hassan Nasrallah says Israelis and Americans conspire to change the nature of 'UNIFIL's mission' by allowing it to raid, search private properties

Rabbi Elazar Rompler, who taught in Canadian school belonging to the radical sect, is charged with stripping and beating a 9-year-old for allegedly stealing and a 10-year-old accused of lying about needing glasses, both in front of the entire student body

Though proprietors will be required to ensure social distancing is maintained or risk fines, PM says for the good of the economy and the welfare of the public business should open but situation will be monitored

Survey by Central Bureau for Statistics shows almost half of respondents fear they will not be able to pay their monthly expenses, 14% have cut down on food consumption, 33.4% experienced psychological impact

Channel 12 says attackers sought to disrupt process not steal data. but efforts resulted in little to no actual harm; incident apparently came amid massive hacking effort, which saw Israeli websites changed to show fake images and videos of Tel Aviv in flames

Amir Ohama, who oversees police, demands that acting commissioner use every means at his disposal to find the person who speculated about new investigation into Netanyahu share payout and said prime minister would be subject to rigorous questioning

As pandemic concerns ease, Church of the Nativity is capping access at 50 people at a time, Church of the Holy Sepulchre requires worshipers to coordinate in advance, while Al-Aqsa mosque to reopen this week

Court rules Malka Leifer, alleged sexual abuser from Melbourne, has been simulating mental illness and is fit to be tried; ruling was made after Leifer's lawyers contested experts who deemed her fit for trial back in January

Intelligence agency's internal report, obtained by Ynet, counts over 80 million face masks, nearly 30 tons of disinfectants and over 10,000 ventilators, some obtained from nations that have no diplomatic ties with Israel

The church in Bethlehem, believed to be the birthplace of Jesus, is capping access to 50 people at a time and requires that they be free of fever and wear protective masks; it had been closed since March 5

The move comes 2 weeks after Pompeo apparently voiced his concerns about the deal to PM; although decision eases tension with U.S., it could lead to confrontation with China; local company IDE Technologies chosen over Hong Kong-based rival

Move comes as country increasingly eases its coronavirus restrictions; services to and from train stations will not be renewed before June 8 when rail services reopen, while school buses will return in tandem with educational institutions they serve

Ruling finds family of Mahmoud Attawone, accused of killing First Sgt. Dvir Sorek in August 2019, was not aware of his actions and therefore undeserving of punishment

Speaking at meeting of Likud faction, PM warns fresh outbreak of highly infectious virus could be more lethal than first; thanks supporters who turned out Sunday for start of criminal trial and calls West Bank annexation plan 'opportunity that cannot be passed up'

Footage of the elite Radwan Unit, released after Iran's Quds Day and 20 year anniversary of IDF withdrawal from Lebanon, shows fighters firing at targets painted with a blue Star of David

No injuries reported in would-be attack on promenade near eastern Jabal Mukaber neighborhood; suspect in serious condition after second attack on security forces in one day

After spending 22 years in prison, the mobster turned police agent with the code name Leon decided to work with law enforcement to target major crime bosses in exchange for a new identity in the witness protection program, becoming the first Israeli Arab to do so

No injuries reported in would-be attack on promenade near eastern Jabal Mukaber neighborhood; suspect in serious condition after second attack on security forces in one day

Ben Gurion Airport official says even after flights restart, the number of departures will be limited; Israel Airports Authority also introduces outline meant to revive industry, including health measures and a pact with states that have low COVID-19 spread

Palestinian PM says time has come to 'cautiously return life to normal' with houses of worship, shops and factories set to reopen on Tuesday to coincide with the end of the holy month of Ramadan

The cabinet says that from now on, the measure that allows Shin Bet to track location of confirmed COVID-19 carriers, will only be available to security and health services in 'specific instances'

Former PM, who himself served 27 months in prison for corruption, tells Ynet that Netanyahu's speech ahead of his trial opener was akin to a scene in the classic film, where a crime boss is surrounded by his criminal posse

'We will not allow Palestinian lands to be offered to anyone,' Turkish president says in video message to American Muslims, claims his country is 'only voice' defending the Palestinians today

Palestinians attempt to stab the soldiers with agricultural tools during military's activity near the settlement of Amichai in the Binyamin region; no IDF soldiers hurt; 2 assailants flee despite being hit

13 out of 14 families whose relatives died after contracting COVID-19 at Mishan Be'er Sheva, say they want NIS 500,000 for each family, or they will file a class action lawsuit; 'This is an idle claim that stinks of arrogant trickery,' says nursing home

Reopening date pushed back for second time; passenger capacity on intercity and city buses, shared cabs and private taxis increased; health and transport ministers praise move

414 Israeli soldiers fell in the 15 years of bloody fighting in the southern Lebanese security zone, but due to the fact that this period is not defined as a war, there is no official commemoration by the IDF

With U.S. now coronavirus epicenter as it reaches over 1.6 million confirmed cases and 95,000 deaths, Ted Cruz co-sponsors bipartisan legislation on joint development of technology, calling current dependency on China 'deeply problematic'

While the premier alleges AG prosecuted him on trumped-up charges to escape criminal probe on his own misconduct, Mandelblit says prosecution is motivated by protecting the rule of law

Turkish aviation authorities approve Israeli flag carrier's request to operate two weekly cargo flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul transporting goods; first plane touched ground on Sunday

IDI survey finds that public perception of Netanyahu?s handling of health crisis has changed for the worst, while large numbers of the population are apparently still afraid of getting COVID-19

Israel's first sitting PM to stand trial claims the charges against him are attempt to subvert the will of the people and unseat the leader of the right-wing in cooperation with the leftist media, police and state prosecution

In Israel, police said they broke up an 'illegal demonstration' and arrested two people outside the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, which has been closed since mid-March; worldwide festivities drastically downsized to curb spread of coronavirus

Historic heatwave of last week disappeared as Israelis once again reached for umbrellas as showers and cold weather hit most parts of the country; meteorologists say floods are possible in the Jordan Valley and the Judean Desert

PM also calls for the trial to be broadcast live; Earlier during a cabinet meeting, neither PM nor his ministers addressed the corruption trial, set to begin at 2pm; 'I hope the justices will do justice,' said Regev, who also arrived at Jerusalem's courthouse to back Netanyahu

Entrance will be limited to 50 visitors at a time, who must maintain social distancing rules and refrain from kissing the church's stones, icons or other religious items

Hodaya Monsonego, 25, who is said to be cognitively impaired, faces a criminal trial after she was detained last August with another Israeli national at an airport in Lima with 28 kilos of cocaine in her luggage

Order approved by Health Ministry last week, which allowed Israelis to go mask-free due to extreme weather, ends as restaurants and hotels are set to reopen later in the week; in May, 4,262 people were fined for violating the rule

Two of the three-person panel in the past handled several major political corruption cases, including former PM Ehud Olmert's trial in 2014 and Likud MK Tzachi Hanagbi's trial in 2010

After 500 days of political deadlock, Netanyahu is set begin a new battle in the Jerusalem District Court at 2pm; mass demo set to take place outside courtroom; he faces charges of fraud, bribery and breach of trust

In-depth: The 56-year-old former PM's cabinet secretary remains an enigma for many political analysts following his decision to indict Netanyahu, who made him attorney general back in 2016, on corruption charges

Health officials in the Hamas-controlled enclave say the deceased was a 77-year-old woman with underlying health problems and she arrived from Egypt via Raffah border crossing; Gaza has a total of 55 COVID-19 cases

The church, built on a site where Christians believe Jesus was crucified, buried and resurrected, has been closed since last month; worshippers must wear face masks and keep 2-meter distance

In-depth: As opposition leader in 2008, Netanyahu led calls for former PM Olmert - who later went to prison on corruption charges - to leave office, saying a leader ?up to his neck? in legal troubles can?t govern a country; when PM himself was indicted last year, he has changed his tune