Channel 13 report, verified by PMO, says NSC chief Meir Ben-Shabbat went over Gantz's head to ask air force chief directly what Israel thought of fighter jet's sale to Mideast

1,939 new cases recorded over past 24 hours, the highest yet, as government expected to order businesses to close Friday afternoon for the duration of the weekend

Increased restrictions expected to target parts of Jerusalem, Ashdod and Bnei Brak; 113 patients nationwide in serious condition

Fearing virus surge, national security head Meir Ben-Shabbat says vigilance must be maintained in face of high infection rates overseas

Palestinian newspaper reports national security adviser cautioned terror group that IDF will shoot down unmanned aircraft if cross-border flights don't stop

NSC chief Ben-Shabbat cautions cabinet that this should not yet be seen as steady trend; Friday infections rise by 173 cases to 7,030, with 39 dead and 95 patients on ventilators

In briefing, national security adviser says Israel focusing on curbing virus spread, increasing preparedness and enabling a gradual return to a new normal

Netanyahu calls meeting to address financial fallout of disease outbreak, calls for caution and cooperation, as Tel Aviv Stock Exchange continues to slide

National security adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat, Emirati ambassador to Washington said to have had talks in December on Tehran, non-aggression pact between Abu Dhabi and Jerusalem

Israeli TV says PM proposed arrangement that would see US recognize Moroccan claims in disputed Western Sahara in exchange for Rabat improving relations with Jerusalem