2 major mall operators said to tell retailers they won't prevent them from opening, after ultra-Orthodox ministers reportedly delay easing of rules due to dispute over synagogues

1,791 new cases recorded in last 24 hours; MK Dichter goes into quarantine after being exposed to virus carrier who entered Knesset

Ban unlikely to be lifted this week, but some stores said planning to open anyway; IDF to set up contact tracing center with staff of 1,000; new 15-minute tests to enter into use

Russia, suffering from the world's fourth-largest coronavirus caseload, hopes to beat the West in developing a usable coronavirus vaccine

First version of HaMagen app was marred by mistakes; new features include use of Bluetooth, which is said to improve accuracy

Ultra-Orthodox parties announce agreement with Health Ministry, claim new COVID-19 rules to be implemented before Wednesday evening

Worldwide case count surpasses 16 million, with nearly 4.23 million in the United States; infections swell in Australia, Hong Kong, Spain

Under proposal, incoming travelers from countries with low morbidity will only have to spend 5 days in quarantine, those from harder hit countries will take tests before flying

Central Bureau of Statistics finds 26% of people over age 21 report deterioration of their mental health during coronavirus crisis, 42% report feeling anxiety and dread

Is Coronavirus Committee chair a people's champion keeping beaches and restaurants open in defiance of hasty ministerial rulings, or an opposition stooge endangering public health?