PM reportedly believes national lockdown could last a month; premier to convene coronavirus cabinet, discuss goals for emerging from lockdown, enforcement capabilities

Chezy Levy says he believes Israel won't roll back closure immediately after holidays; positive test results, currently nearing 15%, have to first go below 10%

Likud lawmaker accuses Blue and White of undermining Netanyahu's response to the pandemic, amid fight over limiting anti-Netanyahu protests

Demonstrators also take part in rallies across the country, as well as online, after Knesset failed to agree on bill to restrict protests; organizers urge adherence to health rules

As pandemic continues to surge with new single-day record, premier acknowledges government rushed to reopen after first lockdown; death toll up to 1,417

Organizers say thousands of vehicles crawling toward Jerusalem and Caesarea for event, stress they'll maintain health rules, after gov't failed to pass legislation to block rallies

After initial announcement that mass demonstration outside PM's residence in Jerusalem would not be held as normal, some organizers say it'll go ahead in socially distanced format

With record high infection levels, nationwide closure goes into effect as lawmakers bicker over public gatherings; Edelstein says will propose emergency regulations

Dozens also rally outside the Knesset, reportedly throw bags of cow dung at parliament building, shout abuse at Minister David Amsalem

Health Ministry gives conflicting messages on whether all deaths occurred over one-day period or some were added retroactively