Lashed for his comments on widespread flouting of virus rules, Moti Ravid insists he was referring to 'extremist sects' in the ultra-Orthodox community

As broad swaths of their community flout lockdown restrictions, some are calling their peers to task -- and asking the rest of Israel to understand their frustration

City looks to crack down on areas seeing spikes in new cases, many of them with large Jewish populations, adding to tensions between community and local officials

Hiddush poll also finds 70% of Israelis reject notion that criticism of ultra-Orthodox conduct during pandemic is bigotry

Doctors issue warning after Saturday night selichot services at iconic 770 Eastern Parkway site crowded with worshipers, many without masks

Netanyahu says experts concerned about likely spike in serious cases, deaths; claims cases have not been traced to rallies against him because demonstrators shut off phones

Health Ministry says new regulations to go into effect in 40 hotspots Tuesday night, amid disagreements with mayors of cities across the country

Moving to mend fences with ultra-Orthodox community, Ronni Gamzu says Chaim Kanievsky did not, as reported, tell students to avoid testing

President, health minister slam Yisrael Beytenu chief for urging the populace to 'use common sense' rather than follow guidelines he trashes as political

Local leader slams 'bizarre decision' to reportedly place tourism-based town under new restrictions despite being classified as a 'green' area with low infection rate on Sunday