Number of recovered COVID-19 patients jumps to 1,627; 131 on ventilators

1,075,271 out of work; figures show increase in number of people who have lost their jobs, rather then being put on unpaid leave

The failures to quarantine new arrivals from abroad, and to evacuate virus carriers from ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods, underline concerns that we're far from out of the woods

Religious seminary will reportedly take 800 students from all streams of ultra-Orthodoxy, to open when restrictions ease; interior minister says 'Torah won't stop for coronavirus'

Mladenov worried about socioeconomic consequences pandemic may have on West Bank and Gaza, says Israel has 'critical responsibility' to keep Palestinian economy afloat

The Elimelechs can't leave tiny nation due to pandemic, so the government moved them to a luxury facility with full board; 'My friends are jealous,' says father

Premier's office says he will continue his recovery at his country house, is not immediately returning to work after a week in hospital including 3 days in intensive care

Move comes after president said he'll return mandate to Knesset without tasking anyone if no deal by Monday; petition seeks to take PM out of running due to his corruption charges

While number of new cases and hospitalizations appears to have plateaued, deaths are still rising, with growing fears that UK will end up being country with most deaths in Europe

Slogans attacking health minister as enemy of Jewish people painted as parts of capital go into lockdown; Health Ministry proposes restricted zones with high infection rates