Shai Alon said to have been detained at the request of Israeli authorities seeking his extradition; suspects accused of bringing a total of 150 kilograms of the drug into Israel

NSC advises caution following bombing at New Delhi embassy, names recent Gulf partners UAE and Bahrain among countries risky for Israelis

Amid the pandemic, Israel's first-ever airport polling stations are open -- though not to those who are safely vaccinated, or travelers on their way out

Number of travelers exceeds maximum announced by Foreign Ministry after High Court ruling lifted daily cap

Coronavirus cabinet approves increasing capacity at sporting, cultural venues; also expected to set rules on gatherings over Passover, Ramadan

Virus czar slams High Court for striking down cap on number of Israelis permitted entry to country, warns it puts 'the encouraging morbidity figures at risk'

Justices rule that both the original closure of borders and the current limit of 3,000 daily returnees violate basic rights, especially before next week's election

With numbers waning, citizens now allowed to fly home from anywhere, but still with daily limit of 3,000; health official warns against speedy return to normal life

Government also considering expanding international flights; top official says indoor and outdoor gathering size limits could be increased before Passover

Proposal needs committee review and 2 more Knesset readings to become law; those refusing device would be isolated at state-run facility