Daily death rate in Sunshine State double what it was two weeks ago, with doctors predicting further surge; countries around world reintroduce restrictions amid rising cases

PM said to say stalling will lead to new full lockdown; Blue and White accuses him of playing politics, wants military to take control of crisis; Bar Siman-Tov rules out a return

Cabinet said to weigh limiting gatherings to 10 people, while National Security Council recommends shuttering restaurants, sans deliveries, in addition to synagogues and yeshivas

Investigation opened into case of apparent excessive force comes days after another incident caught on tape in which officer whacks protester who told him to wear a mask

Thousands of demonstrators call on PM to resign over graft charges he faces; 2 held in clashes with police; multiple social protests also take place across country

In addition to houses of worship, governor's order shutters malls, bars, zoos, museums, gyms, hair salons and other businesses

Yuli Edelstein says while Israel does not have data proving risks at workout facilities, its existence in other countries led his office to recommend their shuttering

Hebrew University professor says he believes he's worked out what makes the raging virus so vicious, and how to fix it using an anti-cholesterol med; no human testing done yet

Citing a government decision and noting coronavirus woes plaguing both Ukraine and Israel, Oleksander Tsebriy says town won't be able to host thousands of Jews this year

Prof. Eli Waxman says only third grade and younger should be allowed back assuming coronavirus continues to spread; urges Health Ministry to let others take over pandemic fight