Senior official at financial institution warns economic fallout from COVID-19 could drive tens of millions into extreme poverty, lead to 'wave of defaults'

No new deaths reported, but trend of rising diagnoses continues; Education Ministry says 63 schools to reopen this week after being closed due to contagion

Coronavirus cabinet decides to postpone resumption of passenger rail travel, cultural events; but it does raise number of participants allowed at events to 250

In discussion of bill that would incentivize businesses to rehire workers, Israel Katz refuses to hear reservations even by his own party member; debate truncated by row

Films, music, and shows by up and coming artists aren't getting the sort of exposure that can launch careers, as festivals are canceled with no end in sight

The annual arts celebration, usually held each June, now rescheduled for the fall, with hopes to include performers from abroad

Agency head said to express 'discomfort' at continuing tracing program so long as infection rates remain low; ministers push forward with legislation of contentious Coronavirus Law

As complaints mount even about softened version of bill, Edelstein presents poll showing 80% of Israelis back handing police more power

Sheba Medical Center opens up cloud data on virus patients to innovators, including the IDF and defense companies, to see who can create the best artificial intelligence tool

Postdocs, medical students and others for whom distance learning is not possible arrive at special quarantine dorms at universities as Israel continues to relax restrictions