Panel's decision to go into effect Saturday morning and last for five days; closures for two more Arab Israeli towns, Qalansawe and Buq'ata, also extended for another week

Managers of shopping centers have complained of discrimination as many other stores and commercial sites have returned to business

Director-general of health ministry says return of restrictions likely if infection rate climbs, as malls threaten to reopen despite prohibition

Some open illegally in protest, saying they need to feed their families; 815 new virus cases reported as testing levels increase

With long lines and crowds not adhering to distancing rules, some shops extend opening hours or shut down; stall owners at Tel Aviv market open illegally to protest their closure

S&P left Israel’s credit rating unchanged, citing strong state institutions and a fundamentally healthy economy. Both are now under assault by the political leadership

Positive infection rate rises to 2.3% despite lower weekend testing; Health Ministry director-general confirms outbreak is growing with rate of infection per person now at 1.0

Country is poised to clinch millions of Pfizer vials, but the devil's in the details: The shots require unique, unprecedented storage and transport conditions. Will we be ready?

PM says Israel will receive enough doses to inoculate 4 million Israelis, though reports say deal allows company to pull out of its promises if circumstances demand

Health Ministry says there were 734 coronavirus patients diagnosed Wednesday, highest figure in over week; positive test rate creeps up to 1.9%