'I'm not sure we all understand the extent of the rise,' Chezy Levy says, after figure more than doubles in a week; says government trying to avoid nationwide lockdown

With system overwhelmed, Chezy Levy says tests for at-risk patients and their carers may be processed before others

Health minister files complaint against doctor who told demonstrators not to bring their cellphones to rally to avoid potential virus quarantine

Yuli Edelstein's reported comment comes as more than 1,600 infections are recorded in day; Health Ministry director-general says full closure is 'always on the table'

Asymptomatic people won't be checked, family doctors will have reduced powers for referral, existing patients may have longer quarantine instead of follow-up testing, report says

Cabinet decision places cap of 250 participants at outdoor gatherings, houses of worship limited to 50 as government seeks to steady virus spread

Cabinet to reconvene Monday, but many members reportedly against any steps that could harm economy; PM orders contact tracing to be completed within 48 hours, virus testing in 12

Medical union says average age of patients rising, effective action required immediately; PM: Ministers will approve new restrictions; death toll at 318

Health and economics are intertwined, Netanyahu says; ministers to vote on allowing university exams to be held remotely

In first press conference as director-general, Chezy Levy says 1,700 new virus cases found in past week, in 50 communities, and with more young people affected