Statement issued amid reports of continued large gatherings by Haredim despite rapid spread of coronavirus in US

Father of the groom, an American citizen, was meant to be in self-isolation, but attended along with some 150 participants

Officer in Manpower Directorate tells Israeli TV that pressure to meet conscription targets came from higher-ups; general denies inflated figures result of ‘malicious intentions’

Recently launched series 'Chef Mentor,' made up of 30-minute tutorial videos, features the best Israeli chefs teaching their specialties

PM has managed to deny his centrist rival a parliamentary majority, and stands poised to reap the rewards when Blue and White chief finally gives up his mandate on Wednesday night