Move comes after flooding claimed seven lives and amid predictions by scientists that climate change will bring less rain but more extreme downpours

PM again attacks media over coverage, claims without evidence that protests are leading to virus outbreaks; defense minister says protests are 'lifeblood of democracy'

No major violence reported between cops, demonstrators and right-wing activists, though protesters in some parts of country attacked

Demonstrators flood Paris Square and much of city center as thousands of others gather at various junctions throughout country, calling on premier to resign

Suspect taken into custody for cursing at, spitting on demonstrators, while 3 nabbed for spraying water toward protest as thousands rally against PM across Israel

Demonstrators call for premier's ouster in front of his homes in Jerusalem, Caesarea; solidarity rallies planned abroad in San Francisco, London

Members of La Familia group prevented by police from reaching main anti-Netanyahu protest; chant 'Death to leftists' and 'I hate Arabs' at nearby rally

Members of La Familia group assault journalists; police wary of clashes between groups after suspected attack on marchers on Tuesday in Tel Aviv

22 let go conditionally, 6 placed under house arrest, including two who allegedly assaulted cops and one who set a dumpster ablaze

Coalition chairman Miki Zohar says it is 'absurd' to allow demonstrations while businesses are closed even if they adhere to virus guidelines