Cabinet expected to approve closure of several cities, Haredi parts of Jerusalem, on Sunday night or Monday; minister says it could be extended to whole country by Wednesday

At the beginning of March, rate was just 3.3%; ultra-Orthodox, Arab workforce across the country hit hard by restrictions to curb coronavirus, data shows

Magen David Adom volunteer lightly hurt in incident in Mea Shearim, municipal vehicle damaged

Ministry source says Elad, Migdal Haemek, Modiin Illit, and ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods of Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh should join Bnei Brak as restricted zones

Worshipers in Modiin Illit said to scuffle with police after refusing to disperse; deal reached for funeral of prominent Bnei Brak rabbi's wife to go ahead without large crowds

Cities with large ultra-Orthodox populations see big jump in new diagnoses; police minister says cops carrying out 'unprecedented enforcement' in Bnei Brak

Arriving at Sheba Medical Center, people from virus hotspots Bnei Brak, Modiin Illit and Elad reportedly to be taken straight to side area for treatment, unlike rest of population

Accident occurs as youngster crosses road in Modiin Illit; police open investigation

Silver ritual items stolen from shul in Modiin Illit, prayer books destroyed and contents of shelves and cabinets emptied onto floor

Year-old boy pulled from vehicle in West Bank settlement of Modiin Illit in critical condition; mother reportedly forgot him as she went to do some shopping