Initial signs indicate lockdown is starting to flatten the curve, as Health Ministry confirms 4,682 new cases on some 44,700 tests; 46 new deaths recorded in 24 hours

Restrictions for 'red zones' will limit Jewish holiday celebrations in areas with high infection rates

Sources representing prime minister's wife say haircut was necessary for appearance in public service video urging Israelis to comply with virus rules

Mobs throw stones, other objects at police in Modiin Illit and Jerusalem in another night of violence as authorities face intransigent factions within Haredi community

Biden says planned debate next week should be called off if Trump is still carrying disease; White House doctor says president has 'no symptoms'

Decision, announced on Twitter, sends Wall Street stocks plunging as US president vows to focus solely on appointing new Supreme Court justice

Law limiting demonstrators to 1 kilometer from home extended to October 13; march held in Tel Aviv in violation of police orders; ultra-Orthodox scuffle with officers in Jerusalem

Share of positive cases so far Tuesday drops to 10.2%, which could be lowest figure seen since lockdown took effect; but deaths continue to mount

Alin Zaraabel is praying for the life of her 51-year-old partner, in serious condition for a month now, at the mercy of a virus they both doubted was real

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