Diagnosed last week, 92-year-old said continuing daily routine even as he spikes a fever, with doctor warning he is now in 'second, dangerous phase of the disease'

20 synagogues said shut down in Bnei Brak ahead of holiday; pictures on social media appear to show mass gatherings going ahead with little police interference

Netanyahu urges mayors to call on their residents to 'strictly adhere' to government health guidelines; ultra-Orthodox account for some 40% of new cases

Statement on rabbi's behalf says he is feeling well, 'continuing his studies as usual'; diagnosis comes days after he reportedly violated quarantine

Several top rabbis urge Haredi public to obey lockdown rules over Sukkot holiday amid fears of mass gatherings and defiance of prayer restrictions

Ronni Gamzu defends rejected 'traffic light' scheme, but says he will rethink plans to bring infection rates down

Moving to mend fences with ultra-Orthodox community, Ronni Gamzu says Chaim Kanievsky did not, as reported, tell students to avoid testing

Haredi papers fume after Ronni Gamzu condemns reported instruction by Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky against coronavirus testing, quarantines

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky reportedly says it wastes Torah study time and could send others into quarantine; Gamzu: Statements 'endanger ultra-Orthodox public'

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, who sought to keep schools open when virus first hit, issues instructions against isolating students who came into contact with COVID-19 carriers