Defense minister, Mandelblit voice opposition to the move; PM considering enacting restrictions to prevent Saturday night demonstrations going ahead unchanged

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

PM pans ‘populist' criticism of policies: 'Enough is enough. We’re in a new reality'; Lapid: Netanyahu's failure led to avoidable lockdown, but we'll follow the rules

AG: 2,000 can protest in Jerusalem; Black Flag movement vows to target Blue and White party for its role in turning Israel into 'dictatorship'

Ministers limit holiday prayer gatherings and demonstrations, close 'nonessential' businesses ; finance minister decries new closure's 'critical' harm to the economy

Amiram Norkin says balance in region may be upset by the sale but the US is committed to maintaining Israel's military edge

Reports: Measure will last until October 10; demonstrations limited to 1km from home; synagogues to shutter except for limited prayers on Yom Kippur; cabinet convenes to okay plan

As outbreak surges, Blue and White chief derides 'obsession' with halting rallies, while PM claims party playing politics; Poll: Majority back halting protests, shutting synagogues

Friedman appears to denounce critics of planned sale, which Israeli defense officials fear could harm Israel's military edge, saying matter is being addressed by 'professionals'

Netanyahu wants to reduce economic activity; defense minister says health, security as sacred as right to demonstrate and pray; cabinet to discuss closure of airport