While government looks for limited measures amid growing resistance to new closures, Health Ministry fears upcoming holiday season could cause spike in infections

Facing criticism for restricting tourism from 'green' countries, Health Ministry deputy chief says new plan will allow controlled entry of small groups

Officials say agreements with Athens and Cyprus only a matter of time, contrary to situation in EU, which has closed its borders to Israelis for time being

Health Ministry tells Knesset it plans to end requirement for travelers from virus-free states; flights must resume, says Ben Gurion Airport chief, or Israelis should learn to swim

Ex-health minister Litzman largely absent from January, February talks, instead focusing heavily on family events, report says; ministry head neglected epidemiology investigations

In letter to Netanyahu hours before vote on aid package, association denounces plan as inadequate, says it would cause industry 'extinction'

Yifat Shasha-Biton, who has reversed several cabinet-imposed restrictions, warns that without a plan to permit shows, Israel 'will not be able to resuscitate' the culture industry

As patients in serious condition jump by 37 in 24 hours to 254, ministers reportedly concerned young people will continue to gather, as bars and cafes close

Limited stats provided to Yifat Shasha-Biton's committee show hardly any transmissions occur at beaches, restaurants or stores; embattled chair says new measures may be unnecessary

Ministry deputy director urges Interior Ministry to firm up social distancing and hygiene after prisoners and jailers infected by new inmates, court visits