Art star, who spent time in Israel when younger, says restrictions forced her to work alone, producing smaller pieces; on Tel Aviv: 'Never seen so much life, so much excitement'

More than 1,700 COVID fatalities recorded so far in 2022; over 75% of deaths overall were among those above age 70

As fifth coronavirus wave appears to wane and travel restrictions eased, health minister says lifting mask mandate is not high on his agenda

In group chat for parents, father of student says he wants to 'burn this school to the f***ing ground'

Health Ministry may lift recommendation to mask at outdoor gatherings; transmission rate, new daily case numbers continue to fall

Forensic investigators able to match samples from crime scene to suspect, who allegedly brutally raped a tourist in a Jerusalem park in 2009

Transportation and public security ministers issue joint statement after bus driver was tear-gassed

Nachman Ash estimates booster vaccine will offer longer protection than first 2 doses, as outbreak continues to wane with positive test rate lowest in almost 3 months

Measures include expanding Green Classroom pilot program to daycares, reduction of criteria requiring Green Pass for children under 12, removing gyms from Green Pass requirement

Health Ministry figures show positive test rate below 2% for fifth day in a row, but director-general warns there will be no let-up on some infection precautions for months