Haredi ministers said to oppose shutdown of their community's towns; after special forum is canceled, cabinet set to meet to discuss closure

Move would place ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods in capital, handful of areas around the country on lockdown, though restrictions will be more lax than in hotspot Bnei Brak

Late night meeting also authorizes amendment to Basic Law of State Economy to allow country to tackle financial crisis brought on by virus restrictions

Cabinet expected to approve closure of several cities, Haredi parts of Jerusalem, on Sunday night or Monday; minister says it could be extended to whole country by Wednesday

Ministry source says Elad, Migdal Haemek, Modiin Illit, and ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods of Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh should join Bnei Brak as restricted zones

Cities with large ultra-Orthodox populations see big jump in new diagnoses; police minister says cops carrying out 'unprecedented enforcement' in Bnei Brak

Arriving at Sheba Medical Center, people from virus hotspots Bnei Brak, Modiin Illit and Elad reportedly to be taken straight to side area for treatment, unlike rest of population

Arkadi Duchin and Danny Robas say they canceled following left-wing pressure in attempt to avoid political controversy

Religious edict in haredi town of Elad says canines are forbidden because they bark at people and may scare them: 'And because of its bark it is a bad dog even if does not bite'

Palestinian family evicted from home in Silwan after court rules Elad foundation legally purchased the property