'Be responsible for each other. From the neighbors to the heads of state, follow the rules,' urge the relatives of Haim Kimchi, 59, who died last week. Is that too much to ask?

With reported infraction, Nadav Argaman joins growing list of officials accused of ignoring the COVID-19 rules they are urging the public to follow

Tens of thousands of Israelis have been sent into quarantine in recent days as the internal security service revives its coronavirus contact tracing initiative

TV report says IDF chief warned ministers the move could lead to unrest in the West Bank and Gaza, and terror wave, while Mossad chief downplayed concerns

Parts of Tiberias, Elad and Bat Yam reportedly being considered for new restrictions; Netanyahu says cabinet will discuss 'digital means' if infection rates continue upward trend

Military task force says rate is increasing by 8% per day; diagnosis rate at highest since end of April; possible outbreaks in cities across the country

Mandelblit says he'll review enraged Netanyahu's request; latest recording sees Aryeh Deri arguing with the premier over how to handle virus's resurgence

Matanyahu Englman will also focus on state financial support to citizens and COVID-19 testing; reportedly won't probe Netanyahu's conduct in leading pandemic response

Ministers halt measure, begin search for civilian alternative after security agency's chief Nadav Argaman expresses reluctance at continuing to monitor Israeli citizens

Agency head said to express 'discomfort' at continuing tracing program so long as infection rates remain low; ministers push forward with legislation of contentious Coronavirus Law