Tally is highest since February, with number of deaths and serious cases also continuing to mount; health minister says new restrictions, but not lockdown being considered

Florida broadcaster, whose real name was Farrel Austin Levitt, had railed against coronavirus protocols, spread misinformation about vaccines

US health agency lists the country, alongside the West Bank and Gaza, as having a 'very high level' of COVID-19; urges even vaccinated Americans to avoid those areas

Health minister demands probe to determine identity of interrupter; spokesman for committee says individual was not directing profanity at Sharon Alroy-Preis

Finance minister becomes latest official to speak out against lockdown, saying country must learn to live aside COVID-19 as it does with the flu

While medical facilities could approach capacity in 20 days, the benefits of booster shots and restrictions may kick in, and there's a hopeful precedent abroad

Tal Brosh says real question is whether those who contract the virus are vaccinated, thereby mitigating risks of complications; asserts closing Ben Gurion not necessary

Editor David Horovitz discusses government's new support for pluralism (but not civil marriage); health reporter Nathan Jeffay weighs up the chances of yet another COVID lockdown

Poster lists names of public figures, including prominent Jews, implying they control the media and calling them 'traitors'; politicians, Israeli embassy decry 'despicable' display

Principals say they don't know if students are meant to be tested for COVID under pilot program; Education Ministry director: Vaccinations OK in schools but not during school hours