Over 800,000 now jobless; number laid off has soared since start of lockdown; 80% of new applicants were also left jobless by 1st lockdown earlier this year

Reports: Measure will last until October 10; demonstrations limited to 1km from home; synagogues to shutter except for limited prayers on Yom Kippur; cabinet convenes to okay plan

Coronavirus has dealt a stunning blow to economy, recovery will be slow, says report from intergovernmental economic organization

Netanyahu wants to reduce economic activity; defense minister says health, security as sacred as right to demonstrate and pray; cabinet to discuss closure of airport

Gamzu says public still not fully cooperating; testing hits almost 60,000 Tuesday; deputy health minister expects indoor prayer to stop, no inter-city travel for protests

Ministers adjourn meeting without compromise on limiting mass demonstrations, synagogues; Haredi minister threatens to resign if restrictions placed on prayer but not on protests

Interior minister reportedly warns ultra-Orthodox ready to 'revolt' over perceived unfairness of COVID-19 rules, as cabinet clashes on proposals to further tighten lockdown

'We all have to bear the burden,' says Netanyahu amid anger from business owners, workers again affected by Israel's second national lockdown

With country beginning its second coronavirus closure, restaurateurs say restrictions harming their livelihoods; many flout directives, remain open

Congestion builds up on several key highways, but other normally jammed thoroughfares near Tel Aviv see lower volumes as many stay home