Tourism minister says only ground floor rooms can again host guests, cautions planned May 3 reopening could be delayed if infection rate worsens; Health Ministry said to object

Netanyahu meets with shop owners after other businesses allowed to reopen; proposal to be drawn up for markets to gradually resume operations

Cases have symptoms of toxic shock syndrome; Paediatric Intensive Care Society clarifies that chances of kids getting seriously ill from COVID-19 are still very low

Development marks third consecutive day without a live coronavirus update, comes amid US president's growing anger at reporting on his press conferences

As siren sounds and ceremony to honor the fallen held at an empty Western Wall, Rivlin says this year is particularly difficult for bereaved families, isolated in their homes

A final sign-off on plan for younger students to resume studies in separate groups Sunday is dependent on research into infection levels among children

Team that includes economists, epidemiologist say death toll without limitations would be higher but manageable, while preventing serious damage to economy

Visits to memorial sites and graves banned for all, including bereaved families, due to virus fears; High Court denies families' last-minute petition asking prohibition be lifted

Hamas-run economy ministry says eateries must observe social distancing rules; decision follows requests from restaurant owners suffering economically from restrictions

British PM back to work with hope but no immediate change in lockdown, apologizes for being away 'for much longer than I would have liked'