Authorities maintain low-key presence to respect Jewish day of rest while upholding restrictions; break up illicit gatherings in capital's Mea Shearim neighborhood

Gedalyahu Ben Shimon asserts lockdown will boost infection’s spread among residents; police continue crackdown on illegal prayer gathering in ultra-Orthodox communities

Man was part of group of ultra-Orthodox residents who gathered near a synagogue against health restrictions; he is accused of refusing to disperse, cursing and spitting at officer

Fadi al-Hidmi detained at his home on suspicions of Palestinian Authority 'activities' in East Jerusalem, which Israel prohibits

Number of monthly attacks climbs from 9 to 16, despite restrictions that only permit Israelis to leave their homes to carry out essential activities

Police said to reach agreement with leaders of Jerusalem Faction, whose members days ago defied orders, that burial would adhere to directives preventing large gatherings

Worshipers in Modiin Illit said to scuffle with police after refusing to disperse; deal reached for funeral of prominent Bnei Brak rabbi's wife to go ahead without large crowds

Health Ministry official says authorities deeply concerned Israelis will hold Seder night with extended family, leading to surge in virus infections

Police crack down on violations of virus rules in ultra-Orthodox Mea Shearim neighborhood, arresting 4 , amid public outcry over perceived lack of enforcement

Police investigators trying to determine if incident was suicide or murder