In unprecedented letter, 4 ultra-Orthodox mayors accuse PM of turning their community into national 'punching bag,' say they won't cooperate with new restrictions

After virus czar high infection rates, National Security Council meets to consider imposing restrictions at sensitive holy sites; closure would likely be opposed by Palestinians

It's a year of more informal education in the Israeli school system, with classes taught by teachers and tour guides at museums, parks and community centers

On eve of new academic year, ministers accept coronavirus czar's recommendation to keep educational institutions shut in areas with high infection rates

Gamzu warns opening schools in high-infection areas 'just not reasonable' as Netanyahu seems to back him

Ronni Gamzu also reiterates opposition to Hasidic pilgrimage to Ukrainian city, indicates he may resign if government doesn't heed his advice

Netanyahu denies decision was made at his request, as Kyiv claims; coronavirus czar threatens to leave post over row with Haredi leaders pushing for green light for trips

Officials concerned as Monday sees highest number of infections detected in a month, alongside highest number yet of seriously ill patients

Class sizes will be smaller, older grades will learn from home; billions added to education budget to allow for new restrictions; high-infection areas may see delayed opening

Increasing infections may turn next month’s gatherings in schools and holiday synagogue services into superspreader events, reversing progress made over past few months