Parts of Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Lod, Ramle, Kiryat Malachi become 'restricted zones' for 7 days; capital's mayor says closures will cause 'mass infections'

Parts of Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Lod, Ramle, Kiryat Malachi declared 'restricted zones' for 7 days from Friday 1 p.m.; 1,650 infections recorded in 24 hours, a single-day record

The capital sees a doubling of recorded cases over past week, with most new infections spread between family members

Official decries act by municipal inspectors; deputy mayor reportedly says parade's nixing due to pandemic means city shouldn't hang Pride flags

National committee to discuss appeal Thursday against plans to build 5,000+ homes in unspoiled area, as city tries to meet national targets for housing to match population growth

Young Israeli creators use famed Jerusalem British Mandate-period theater that was jointly owned by Jews and Arabs to illustrate how art bridges differences

Far-right deputy mayor hails prevention of attempt to 'defile Jerusalem's sanctity,' but city hall and embassy say banner will be put up without delay when permission given

Carved from stone and forged with metal, collections of statues in cities, kibbutzes and historical sites nationwide range from somber memorials to whimsical figurines

City official tells Reuters that project will cut travel times in East Jerusalem, but PA minister charges it 'cuts off Palestinian neighborhoods within the city from one another'

Reaching Jerusalem, demonstrators block access to Finance Ministry to demand greater government support as venues remain shuttered during coronavirus outbreak