Hours after government reversed no-notice restaurant closure move, and amid complaints of erratic policies and actions, TV report says PM feels 16-member panel unwieldy

With open-ended closure taking effect at 5 p.m., restaurant association slams government's 'capricious, irresponsible conduct'; angry, desperate eateries protest losses, food waste

Following overnight order to shut eateries, owners had threatened to remain open in act of civil disobedience, saying decision would cause massive financial losses and food waste

TV host Guy Lerer sets up crowdfunding campaign to redirect promised grants from 'those who need less to those who really are in need'

Amit Yaron says government could have taken better, more effective steps to direct money to those who need it most, predicts economy will continue to slide

Central Bureau of Statistics says in first half of June the official unemployment rate was 5.2%; national employment service puts number of jobless around 20%

Blue and White, finance officials pan economic rescue package over its universal disbursements, high cost, as premier contends with tide of anger over handling of crisis

Widely panned plan will see all citizens receive checks for at least NIS 750 from the government amid economic crisis, continued rise in new infections

Osnat Mark condemns criticism of Netanyahu by protesters decrying government's handling of economy during the virus crisis

'Leave me alone! I have three kids to feed,' Avi Haimov tells inspectors who issue him a NIS 500 fine for folded tables outside shop