Following outcry, Rabbi Yisroel Hager, leader of the Vizhnitz sect, says all must follow the health rules, opposes violence against police

Rabbi Avrohom Pinter died in April of last year, days after going door-to-door to deliver public health warning; this week his school was used for an illegal celebration

Police weighing £10,000 fine for organizer of event in Stamford Hill, which was attended by 400; UK chief rabbi condemns 'most shameful desecration of all that we hold dear'

PM says 'we will act with a heavy hand' after policewoman hurt in Bnei Brak; incident comes amid near-daily clashes over enforcement of virus rules

National Insurance Institute records largest drop in median income in 20 years, resulting in a lowering of the poverty line that 'occurs only during severe recessions'

Nachman Ash cheers 'encouraging' drop in daily infections, says vaccine drive could be opened up to all Israelis next week

PM meets with representatives of battered industries, proposes that those vaccinated against coronavirus would be permitted to attend performances

2 arrested, 2 cops injured in clashes as Bnei Brak yeshiva is closed; Edelstein calls for upping enforcement, defends appeals to top rabbi

Claiming Netanyahu's faction is thwarting law to increase fines for rule violators, Gantz's party decides to hold up committee required to authorize lockdown extension

Research comes as spread of more transmissible UK strain raises global concerns, with top Israeli health official saying it now accounts for 30%-40% of new cases in country