Intelligence officials tell CNN they are looking into theory virus was accidentally released by infected technician, though they stress it is far from substantiated

Bench considers petition against security service using data from coronavirus patients' devices to track their previous movements

US online giant donates funds via Israel Healthcare Foundation, an independent US-based nonprofit associated with Clalit, Israel's largest healthcare provider

Most Israelis satisfied with Netanyahu's management of battle against pandemic, but analysts say his initially savvy handling is being overshadowed by mistakes and petty politics

President effectively gives Gantz and Netanyahu three more weeks to reach agreement to form coalition after talks fail to produce government by Wednesday night's deadline

Some compare Gretchen Whitmer to Hitler, wave Confederate flags; governor accuses protesters of endangering themselves and the community

Israel is currently trying to boost its own stocks and has an export ban in place that blocked sale of life-saving machines; 100 ventilators arrive from US

The 1847 discovery that hand hygiene dramatically decreased deaths in a Vienna obstetrics ward was not immediately adopted, but has become a front-line defense against coronavirus

Bakeries reopen, limited public transport resumes and Israelis can again leave their hometowns if they comply with general coronavirus restrictions

Citing coronavirus crisis, US president proposes unprecedented step to get his nominees approved; move likely to spark bitter legal battle