Over half of new cases are among school age kids, though, and worries grow over high number of infections among pilgrims from Uman, including some trying to falsify test results

Concerns hundreds carrying coronavirus may be traveling back from Ukraine with falsified paperwork; PM vows full criminal charges against those found breaking rules

Bennett and Yesha Council umbrella group reportedly agree to continue cooperation on development of settlements

PM says 'some are trying to use the IDF as a tool to advance cynical political goals,' following censure of army after fatal shooting of Barel Hadaria Shmueli

In call with US Conference of Presidents, PM says he'll take steps to 'reduce friction' with Palestinians, arguing that middle ground is worth pursuing even if conflict unsolvable

Father of Barel Haderia Shmueli, shot on Gaza border, suggests Bennett should resign; his mother says coalition with Arab party Ra'am amounts to an 'assassination of Israel'

Defense minister says even in the absence of peace talks, Israel is working to counter extremists and strengthen moderates in the region

'Make an appointment for a vaccine right now,' prime minister exhorts citizens, as just 25% of population have received a booster shot so far

Biden only voiced general opposition in meeting with Bennett, so Jerusalem is still operating based on Trump-era rules, which allowed building within towns' existing footprints

The coalition took a calculated risk in sending our kids back to school. We'll know soon if the decision was correct, but the approach and the implementation give room for optimism