Katz and Edelstein spar over lockdown exit strategy as positive virus tests hit new low since beginning of pandemic second wave in June

Ministry proposal will shave a day off school for students in third and fourth grade, but solve problems surrounding opening for younger grades

Education Committee unanimously shoots down plan to only allow groups of 15 for grades 5-12 with 100-meter distance between groups, saying it's too stringent

As Israel gears up to reopen elementary schools in next phase of easing lockdown, Health Ministry reports 844 cases throughout Tuesday, 43 fatalities in 24 hours

Jerusalem hospital closes two virus wards as patient numbers fall; 780 new cases Monday; deputy health minister: Israel has yet to see effects of reopening preschools, daycares

Students will be divided into separate pods; after-school programs also to resume; businesses that receive customers on one-by-one basis allowed to reopen

After ending Wednesday discussion undecided, coronavirus cabinet to debate plans for resuming classes for grades 1-4 next week, reopening workplaces that serve customers in person

Attempt at inoculation by BiondVax falls through, as worries spread of potentially harsh flu season creating mayhem due to illness' symptoms being similar to those of COVID-19

Coronavirus czar also tells Knesset committee that Israel will soon shorten quarantine period from 14 to 12 days, says hospitals staying strong: 'We'll never be Italy'

While politicians tussle and pontificate, their failure to pass a budget and appoint top officials leaves government agencies unable to tackle the worst fallout of the pandemic