Some open illegally in protest, saying they need to feed their families; 815 new virus cases reported as testing levels increase

With long lines and crowds not adhering to distancing rules, some shops extend opening hours or shut down; stall owners at Tel Aviv market open illegally to protest their closure

Gantz had refused to approve MK remaining full minister without approval of his own demands, including passage of budget and series of senior appointments

No further easing expected until infection rate slows, report says; Red Sea resort city, hotels at Ein Bokek designated 'special tourist islands'

United Torah Judaism's spiritual leader had put kibosh on his return to government, but apparently relented after Shas replacement resigned last week

Virus cabinet also approves lockdowns and curfews in medium- to high-infection areas; grades 5-6 go back to school next week, grades 11-12 on December 1

2.7% percent of tests come back positive; coronavirus cabinet set to reconvene after 7-hour discussion on Sunday yielded no decisions

Knesset never authorized punishments; hundreds of other tickets also to be dropped unless measure okayed in coming days

Officials thwart Netanyahu's bid for nighttime curfew; ministers to reconvene Monday, with the premier expressing frustration at lack of agreement

Coronavirus czar tells ministers move would be ineffective, should not be used as a balance to allow lifting other restrictions; police say public will just find ways around it