Visitors to Modiin, home of the ancient rebels celebrated during the holiday, can view ancient ruins, historical sites and natural attractions including forests and springs

Will a run by Tel Aviv's Ron Huldai drive Meretz out of the Knesset? Will Modiin's Haim Bibas, an outspoken Netanyahu critic, be his lifeline?

Security guards at West Bank checkpoint take suspect into custody without any injuries

Social Welfare Ministry launches 'unprecedented' initiative to feed seniors stuck at home because of coronavirus

Sheba Medical Center says doctor returned from France before Israel ordered all travelers from there to quarantine; patients at risk of infection to be informed

Health Ministry says 2 in serious condition, 3 moderate; Jerusalem detention center places staff and prisoners in quarantine; some trains on reduced schedule

Municipal officials work through the night to inform all 94 students and 80 staff who have been in contact with teacher; 'Ironi H' high school to be shut until Sunday

Report by religious pluralism group criticizes the city for failing to offer secular funerals or restrict separate-gender events; Ramat Gan wins most-improved

In the last election, the central Israeli town of Modiin saw a record 78% turnout. This time fewer made the effort to vote as polls opened

Report on municipalities across the country reveals most deadly places to live, who pays the most, and who uses the most water