Move is standard practice during Israeli festivals and holidays, seen as periods of increased tensions

Defense minister orders extension of West Bank closure amid string of terror attacks; thousands of Jews expected to take part in priestly blessing at Western Wall Sunday

Defense minister says over 1,000 terror operatives arrested or shot in recent months, amid uptick in violence in Palestinian cities

Public transport halts operations, airwaves go quiet and roads empty ahead of 25- hour Day of Atonement; 2,000 police deployed in Jerusalem, search for fugitives to go on

First-degree family members, new grandparents and Israeli residents with visas try to navigate the labyrinthine regulations of entering Israel during the pandemic

The Special DJs take spins around the capital to entertain the elderly and COVID-19 patients who can't venture out

Culinary professionals turn to catering, pop-up sandwich shops and takeout in order to make ends meet

A veteran ram's hornist and a team of programmers are seeking blowing opportunities for New Year's 5781

Dr. Howard Markel developed America's pandemic response policy following the SARS outbreak. Now he believes states are loosening measures too fast as virus continues to circulate

Grassroots movement #ReopenNY asks Gov. Cuomo to allow suffering entrepreneurs to operate within safety guidelines, as the country's big box stores conduct business as usual