Jump marks highest daily total in 2 months as experts warn Israel on cusp of 'losing control'; positive test rate climbs to 2.6%; army opens more hotels for quarantine

Legislation allowing agency to monitor spread of COVID-19 clears first parliamentary vote 44-32, hours after ministers unanimously back it

Boston-based band moves European tour to next summer, a relief for local promoters

'We're on the verge of losing control,' unnamed official cited by TV report warns ministers; 265 new infections recorded in 24 hours; army opens more hotels for patients

Babies not believed to be in danger; case being studied to see if they were infected in utero

European countries experiencing high COVID-19 death rates have something in common, finds 'stunned' Tel Aviv University researcher; it's where they house their elderly

Legislation allowing agency to monitor spread of COVID-19 will move ahead over objections of security service, after Netanyahu pushes for it and Blue and White gets on board

Elad, parts of Tiberias declared 'restricted zones' for 7 days; military task force says 20% of active patients in Israel are ultra-Orthodox

The renowned clan of actors and musicians made their way from Persia to Israel in 1881, creating a story of survival and success

Increase in number of patients in serious condition; 19,188 tested on Tuesday, highest daily number, with 2.3% positive rate