Over 55,000 Americans test positive for virus in 24 hours as death toll tops 132,000; Australia set to lock down millions; France vows no new shutdown amid fears of fresh outbreak

David Biton tells Knesset panel officers 'brutally' beat him, did not immediately provide medical treatment; police spokesperson says 'bad incident' being investigated

Brooklyn Jewish community returns to near-normalcy after severe coronavirus outbreak but infectious disease expert says antibody data collected by area doctors likely unreliable

With communities across the globe virtually frozen and on verge of financial collapse, Isaac Herzog announces disbursement of $10 million in interest-free loans as stopgap measure

Citing already increased numbers of applications, both Nefesh B' Nefesh and Jewish Agency predict influx

1,014 new infections confirmed in past day with 113 patients in serious condition; Beitar Illit residents protest against Netanyahu after city declared 'restricted area'

Increased restrictions expected to target parts of Jerusalem, Ashdod and Bnei Brak; 113 patients nationwide in serious condition

Yuli Edelstein reportedly went to birthday bash for his wife at a private residence, with several dozen present, hours before 20-person cap went into effect

Decision to scrap the exercise, in which thousands of reservists were to take part, comes amid negotiations between military and treasury over defense budget

Saudi ministry for annual Islamic event says only those already residing in country will be allowed to perform this year's limited pilgrimage, set to begin at end of July