Bill to up fines for rule-breakers stalls, as Gantz's party rejects Likud compromise with Haredim on closing rebellious schools; ultra-Orthodox MK says party smearing Haredi public

Clashes between ultra-Orthodox and police continue as report says dozens of schools still open in violation of lockdown

Annual roundup of internet use by national phone company Bezeq shows users spent an average of 12 hours a day in front of a screen in 2020, as lockdowns kept nation at home

Prime minister says closure of Ben Gurion Airport will be prolonged as government combats 'raging' virus variants

Tight restrictions and world's fastest vaccination drive barely put a dent in spread; Knesset braces for high-stakes vote on fine hikes for violations

Defense minister says law must be applied equally in secular and ultra-Orthodox localities; Liberman calls for end to state funding of institutions that flout regulations

Officials push for weeklong extension of all restrictions, as education minister tells local authorities to prepare for schools to reopen next week

Ignoring pleas by Bnei Brak residents, fire crew stationed down the street refused to intervene, citing police orders; fire burned through power lines, approached buildings

Unclear why Yesh Atid head, now fully vaccinated, traveled to Washington instead of making do with online meetings; returns hours before airport shuts down

Netanyahu condemns violent riots, but moves to appease ultra-Orthodox allies; Gantz threatens to lift lockdown by Knesset vote if premier goes ahead with deal