Interior minister says measure approved by Netanyahu, aimed at preventing extra hour of evening daylight to minimize number of people venturing outside

Israeli citizens, permanent residents still allowed in, but non-nationals, even those who can quarantine, now barred; border crossings with Egypt, Jordan sealed

Likud gains 235,554 more votes than in last election, confirmed as largest party ahead of Blue and White with 33 seats

With 97% of count predicting PM-led political bloc slightly short of 61 seats, Likud leader sits down with party chiefs, who vow to form right-wing government

Supporters erupt in excitement after final surveys indicate ultra-Orthodox faction won 9 seats, right-wing bloc strengthened, while rival Liberman weakened

Ultra-Orthodox party hands out prayer card to voters promising protection against coronavirus

Odeh: Change impossible 'without partnership between Arabs, Jews'; Liberman: Choose 'between strong Yisrael Beytenu, religious state'; Litzman: 'Vote without fear of coronavirus'

In statement on leaked recording in which he also said 'hate is what unites' the right, Natan Eshel insists his words were taken out of context

Both indicate affair behind them as left-wing parties pound prime minister and say comments reveal true face of his party

As first case in Israel outside of quarantine confirmed, interior minister says he will sign an order adding Italy to list of countries from which travel is blocked

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