As new virus cases remain low, government says venues can once against host events, so long as distancing and hygiene are maintained

PM okays resumption of full operations, with health precautions, for areas that weren't virus hotspots; plan still requires cabinet approval

Local officials demand full return for students in areas where virus is under control, call government proposal 'unrealistic'

Government said set to reopen parks and possibly beaches, lift commerce restrictions in Arab-majority areas, as virus numbers keep going down

After almost 2 months, daycares and kindergartens reopen with social distancing, but class size limits and lingering compensation issues mean thousands are remaining behind

Comments come as hundreds of thousands of kids set to return to kindergartens on Sunday morning; Lag B'Omer situation remains unresolved at national level

Education Minister Rafi Peretz hails the move, saying having programs for young children in the afternoon will enable thousands of parents to get back to work

Teachers union says daycare staff can work voluntarily on Tuesday; Treasury said to tell union it will be taken into account in negotiations over possible school year extension

Health Ministry signs on to deal that will see government-subsidized facilities reopen, but tens of thousands of toddlers under 3 could be forced to stay home

Students in first through third grades as well as some others potentially headed back to class, though many cities say they will keep buildings shuttered amid chaotic roll out