Following hospitalization of individuals who apparently inhaled toxic fumes while handling tar, Israel Nature and Parks Authority says there will be proper instruction

Coronavirus committee delays vote on closures of food venues, gyms, museums amid talks to find compromise; urges eateries be permitted to seat patrons indoors at 35% capacity

Health Ministry reports only 1,139 new cases in 24 hours, but head of coronavirus committee says data inconsistent; coalition whip urges compromise on closure of restaurants

As patients in serious condition jump by 37 in 24 hours to 254, ministers reportedly concerned young people will continue to gather, as bars and cafes close

Limited stats provided to Yifat Shasha-Biton's committee show hardly any transmissions occur at beaches, restaurants or stores; embattled chair says new measures may be unnecessary

Authorities say tens of thousands arrive for first weekend of official bathing season as rules rolled back amid drop in virus cases

Opening of 124 beaches along the Mediterranean coast marks the official, guilt-free beginning of bathing season

Israelis are already flocking to the country's 155 recognized beaches; starting mid-week, at least 136 of them will have lifeguards and cleaning staff on duty

Decision requires local authorities to prepare shores under their jurisdiction to welcome bathers in line with social distancing guidelines by May 20

Government lifts Ramadan commerce restrictions in Arab-majority areas as virus numbers keep going down but keeps children's playgrounds and beaches shut