Arab-led alliance, including Balad, could hand centrist leader the majority he needs to be tasked by president; says it’s only to counter Netanyahu; will oppose unity government

Cabinet slows down economy to combat virus; among those to recently fall ill are an airport security guard, a family of seven from the Jerusalem area

Opposition MKs question plans to begin using invasive monitoring technology to help track potential infection paths of sick individuals

Tax Authority to discuss easing payment requirements for businesses; clothing chains shutter stores, putting thousands on unpaid leave; construction work likely to continue

Shin Bet says it won't use the invasive technology to enforce quarantines; attorney general says measure will be subjected to legal restrictions

Cafes, malls, preschools among places to cease activities as public urged to stay 2-meters apart; PM says ‘digital measures’ will track sick, admitting privacy issues

As anxious Israelis rush for supplies, Health Ministry says food stores will remain open, stocked 'under any scenario'; farming officials also stress there is abundance of produce

Cabinet considers slowdown of economy to combat virus; among those to recently fall ill is an airport security guard, leading to over 80 airport personnel entering quarantine

Senior minister says 'inclination is for a slowdown, not a shutdown'; public transport, all education programs may be suspended

Moshe Bar Siman-Tov, 43, the first non-doctor to lead the Health Ministry, is bucking withering criticism with a strategy aimed to prevent coronavirus from overwhelming hospitals