Number of active COVID-19 cases reaches 2,103, an increase of 92 over Tuesday evening; one patient dies, bringing toll to 291

Figure much higher than the government's toll of 39,045, which includes only those who tested positive

Over 100 cases linked to Gymnasia Rehavia, with teacher 'super-spreader' blamed; 17 other schools, daycare centers around the country said shuttered over virus

Edelstein says closure could come 'much faster than people think'; Netanyahu says policy change to be weighed, but economy must stay 'open'

With over one million Israelis unemployed, businesses will be paid NIS 7,500 for each employee who returns to work, but only if they wait until next week

West Bank government institutions, public transportation, schools to resume activity in the next few days, says PA Prime Minister Shtayyeh

On Lag B'Omer, hundreds of ultra-Orthodox men try to break into northern Israel tomb and mass event in Mea Shearim in capital apparently goes unnoticed by police

Russia begins easing lockdown rules despite reporting more than 10,000 new coronavirus cases every day for over a week; India reopens rail network despite surge in infections

Acknowledging pandemic's 'colossal cost' in address to the nation, PM eases some lockdown restrictions and announces 'conditional plan' to reopen stores on June 1

Many locked down residents find spots to practice or breathe fresh air without leaving their building, and with stunning views