The 9th draft pick's first game with the Washington Wizards ends in 113-107 loss to the 76ers in which he scores 7 points, pulls down 4 rebounds, and has 1 steal and 1 assist

Local authorities decry partial closure of schools; virus czar says lockdown likely Israel's last, will probably be extended beyond 2 weeks

Family of lawmaker David Bitan say he is continuing to communicate with those around him, notes some progress toward recovery

Film industry has been forced to look at alternative screening formats, including embracing home streaming services, in the release of new productions

Health minister says vaccines to be made available to all age groups in 1-2 weeks, says appointments for elderly and at-risk groups will be moved up

75,000 businesses already closed this year, consultant firm says in estimate; Chambers of Commerce estimates NIS 1.8 billion average daily productivity hit

Netanyahu, Health Ministry approve new restrictions that will limit movement, commerce, gatherings; education system to remain partially open; 65,000 vaccinated on Wednesday

Researchers trap bats in caves to probe for microbes that can jump from animals to humans -- the likely source of COVID-19, MERS, SARS, AIDS and Ebola

Liora Valinsky says army operation to cut chain of infection is weak, unprofessional, ineffective and sending thousands into quarantine for no good reason

Officials said to fear recent spike in Haredi infections is result of variant; Health Ministry said to recommend 25-day shut down of all non-essential public life, starting Sunday