Legislation increasing maximum penalty to NIS 10,000 approved in 2nd and 3rd readings; ministers now expected to extend nationwide closure

Following army chief's announcement of fresh plans to strike Iran, Gantz meets with Depths Corps, which is responsible for operations far from Israel's borders

Blue and White has conditioned its support for nationwide closure on passage of a law that will crack down on violators; ministers also expected to extend airport shutdown

Days before final deadline for parties to merge before March election, Yesh Atid leader signals an alliance with his partners-turned-rivals is not in the offing

Transportation Ministry decision follows canceled cabinet meeting where ministers were slated to approve establishment of committee to decide who are eligible for flights back

Defense minister, IDF chief meet with Gen. Kenneth McKenzie in Tel Aviv, lauding change that will allow for greater cooperation between Jewish state and Arab neighbors

Factions agree to vote on boosted enforcement, seemingly halting infighting that was complicating closure; health minister warns Israel will be 'virus incubator' if lockdown lifted

Israeli defense minister raises 'need to deal with Iran’s aggression' in phone call with US counterpart Lloyd Austin, whom he knew when both were still in uniform

Infighting between Likud and Blue and White over bill to increase fines for violations could see closure end Sunday night, resume Monday night

Ultra-Orthodox lawmakers boycott committee vote on legislation to increase enforcement; Gantz demands parliament approve it before cabinet vote on extension of lockdown