Neighbors say heavily armed suspect is recovering from cancer surgery and charges against him are an 'over-reaction'

Unclear whether development related to report that fatalities have been undercounted thus far; 1,732 new infections confirmed

Coronavirus has swept through Laniado Hospital’s old-age department, infecting at least 24 patients out of 30, as facility struggles with staff, testing shortages

Tally still widely suspected to be a serious undercount; over a million students to take university entrance exams ahead of major Shiite festival, both potential infection vectors

National COVID-19 death toll jumps to 772 with addition of 52 previously unreported fatalities at geriatric facilities

Public confidence in Netanyahu's management of crisis remains low; economic anxiety eases somewhat

With already declining sales battered by pandemic, sheikdom reduces regulations for consumption by non-Muslims and tourists

For observant Jews, virtual services aren't an option on the holidays. Already fatigued from a prolonged hiatus on usual worship, many do their best to restore a sense of normalcy

Contrary to previous reports, travel to grave of 18th-century Rabbi Nachman of Batslav will be allowed despite virus, but under restrictions and social distancing rules

Exceeding worst forecasts, CBS indicates GDP dropped by 28% in second quarter of 2020; PM brushes off estimates as Yesh Atid leader warns of 'disaster'