Rebuffing cabinet decision, mayors say they've not had time to prepare and will only open when it is safe to do so; Education Ministry says openings will be staggered until Tuesday

Ministers update emergency regulations, which will be implemented at 8 a.m.; open-air markets to remain open for now; third minister quarantined after exposure to virus patient

Officials say if Israelis don't follow guidelines country could see 'significant outbreak'; PM, top health official to discuss clearer instructions amid reports of public confusion

Hundreds take advantage of six routes providing free service to riders in city and surrounding suburbs, with municipality pledging to increase number of vehicles due to high demand

Six routes covering 300 kilometers will serve metropolis as well as surrounding cities of Ramat Hasharon, Givatayim, and Kiryat Ono on Saturday, the Jewish day of rest

Education minister says scheme that will see bus lines provide central residents with free rides on Jewish day of rest will 'deepen the rifts' in society

Issachar Weiss, 24, says rare confluence of home births was 'exciting,' may be a record

Plan involving several central cities will see some seven bus lines provide residents with free rides on Jewish day of rest

Firefighters invite Hungarian-born Yehudit Schindler, 87, to their annual commemoration at station to take place later in the day