Legislation allowing hotels to open passes despite warning from health officials that rapid testing necessary for keeping areas virus-free won't be ready for several more days

A day after legislation is pulled by health minister, lawmakers vote to soften restrictions, say they will tackle opening more later

MKs accuse Edelstein of holding residents hostage after he withdraws bill due to their insistence on giving special status to additional areas

4 hikers rescued in Eilat area after heavy hail left them bruised; rain expected to peak Wednesday, Thursday

Suspects quizzed over involvement in alleged scheme of bribes for public tenders; city hall of southern city reportedly raided; bank VP said to be among those detained

Move will enable both locations, which account for 30% of country's tourism, to restart operations despite ongoing outbreak; visitors will need to have a negative coronavirus test

In potential 'revolution from below,' MK Micky Haimovich coaxes officials to stop blocking council efforts to ban single-use plastic in nature and approve bylaw changes

Researchers say mass mortality occurred in Eilat during rapid warming episode in 2017, even though the temperatures themselves were not extraordinarily high

Cops seen merely explaining new rules to residents and business owners, with people freely roaming the streets; authorities say enforcement will be stepped up in coming days

Jerusalem mayor claims figures for city are wrong; deputy minister rages that ultra-Orthodox cities given more sweeping restrictions than others