As ban comes into effect, police raids groups affiliated with Lebanese terror organization; Israel hails 'valuable and significant step in the global fight against terrorism'

Israel Katz says Jewish communities already hurt directly by pandemic are under threat of rising Jew-hatred as well, adds Israel should help them

Foreign minister says Jerusalem will file UN complaint, a day after fence between Israel and Lebanon was damaged in 3 spots

Foreign minister hopes Keir Starmer will strengthen ties between Britain, Israel; Labor leader says election brings 'hope'

Draft of potential portfolios also shows Edelstein demoted to junior cabinet post; amid negotiations, Netanyahu calls reports 'total fake news'

As more countries close their airspace, Israeli backpackers make their way home with the help of Israeli and German diplomats, as well as the Honduran and Bolivian militaries

Citing 'mutual responsibility,' officials vow to leave no one behind, organizing flights to four corners of world; fume at those who want to take advantage of the system

Planes carrying travelers from Cusco to Lima, where El Al jets are waiting, take off shortly after Peruvian authorities approve the travel

Consequence would include canceling Purim festivities for students; Jerusalem marathon moved from this month to October due to virus fears

Israel Katz defends strict travel limits, says aim is to save lives, prevent a spread that could see country isolated; denies decision to leave US off list is politically motivated