Officials say nearly 1 million -- almost a quarter of the workforce -- out of work, of whom almost 600,000 are on furlough

Move comes after top rabbi ordered classes to resume; ministers call for defunding institutions that reopened, while ultra-Orthodox express fury at Netanyahu

Preschools and daycares reopen, limits on movement lifted amid fresh concerns that lax attitudes could lead to new virus surge

Number of tests down over weekend; rate of positive tests drops to 2.8% after reaching 15% in late September

Police officer who was present amid bloody violence at Givat Ze'ev scene says cops were target of a 'pogrom,' counters claims of brutality

Public mask burnings in Borough Park draw media attention, but who is living in the other afflicted areas where residents are mostly compliant with health guidelines?

Ichilov tells Health Ministry other hospitals need to help pick up slack; medical center's deputy director says 'the struggle is not political'

Figures show 3-week lockdown is working; 8 cities account for 40% of confirmed cases, 6 of them are home to major Haredi population centers

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

Gantz says Blue and White won't support extending emergency powers limiting political demonstrations and small businesses opening