55,842 new cases tallied over a five-day period, as US state surpasses coronavirus hotspots New York and California

Senior Haredi politicians complain of serious police violence, say lockdowns unfairly target ultra-Orthodox areas

According to reported suggestion by Public Security Minister Ohana, people in outdoor spaces would only need to have face mask within reach

David Biton tells Knesset panel officers 'brutally' beat him, did not immediately provide medical treatment; police spokesperson says 'bad incident' being investigated

Yuli Edelstein reportedly went to birthday bash for his wife at a private residence, with several dozen present, hours before 20-person cap went into effect

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

Netanyahu says country 'a step away' from full lockdown as cabinet announces dramatic new virus restrictions; synagogues capped at 19 worshipers, all gatherings capped at 20 people

Proposed bill would allow cabinet to put measures into effect that would only be rescinded if MKs fail to approve them within 7 days

At least 10 doctors and 6 journalists have been arrested since pandemic hit in February as security agencies try to stifle criticism of the government's response

Despite embrace of mask wearing and social distancing, Haredi neighborhoods hit hard by second wave of coronavirus pandemic