PM Shtayyeh says Israeli Health Ministry apologized to PA for 'unofficial statements,' in apparent reference to report about Israel needing to 'medically annex' West Bank

Palestinian Authority official warns of a 'disaster' if Palestinian workers do not abide by quarantine upon returning to West Bank

Up to 50,000 laborers expected to move back to West Bank ahead of Passover, sparking fears of surge in infections; Shtayyeh blasts notion of Israel 'medically annexing' territory

Spokesman says six of the newly confirmed cases traveled from the plant to their West Bank homes and were near other people before health officials tested them for COVID-19

With West Bank shuttered off, laborers say they don't know whether they'll be able to afford groceries in coming days; unionist suggests Israel can help alleviate crisis

PA premier says China will send Palestinians aid for virus testing and respirators; Gaza quarantine to be extended from 14 to 21 days

Spokesman says 13 new cases found in West Bank village where woman died; Israeli health chief worried by spread among Palestinians: 'We’re epidemiologically integrated organs'

PA spokesman says central West Bank woman, 60, may have contracted virus from Palestinians who work in Israel

Palestinian Authority PM says laborers would be 'protected' by going home, since Israel set to announce further restrictions; all who return must self-isolate

Shtayyeh says Palestinians will be banned from leaving their homes as of 10 p.m. but will be allowed to go to health facilities, supermarkets and other places