Experts, officials warn sukkahs encourage close-quarters socializing and should be considered enclosed structures

Emergency restrictions in force for at least a week; protesters limited to groups of 20, but large demonstrations said still likely possible with 'capsules' kept 30 meters apart

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

Regulations say 'half-open' huts considered outdoors and can host 20 people, as criticism of ultra-Orthodox grows with reports of lockdown violations

The contagion rates, serious case numbers and death toll are dire and worsening. They are not yet exponential, but they will be soon in the absence of a coherent, credible strategy

Yoav Kisch tells lawmakers every attempt at targeted closures failed because industries, communities and individuals rejected them as unfair and broke the rules

Penalties issued to people for not wearing masks or for being away from home without legit reason; social media clips show dozens waiting to board buses in Bnei Brak at end of fast

Lawmakers slightly loosen initially announced restrictions, allowing a larger number of people to continue going to work

Gamzu says there has been 'bad conducting' by the government, but remains diplomatic when asked about Netanyahu; plans to return to job managing Tel Aviv hospital in November

With fresh lockdown, over 120,000 Israelis register as job-seekers in past week -- most for the second time this year, and mainly women