With Gamzu set to depart by end of October, PM has reportedly offered his post to previous coronavirus frontman Moshe Bar Siman-Tov

After 2 tumultuous months in his post, Ronni Gamzu specifically asks ultra-Orthodox for forgiveness, says restrictions would be tightened anyway during High Holidays

Gamzu says there has been 'bad conducting' by the government, but remains diplomatic when asked about Netanyahu; plans to return to job managing Tel Aviv hospital in November

Health Ministry gives conflicting messages on whether all deaths occurred over one-day period or some were added retroactively

Ronni Gamzu said to expresses disgust behind closed doors, assert Netanyahu moved to back complete lockdown only once he understood it was the only way to stop rallies

Ronni Gamzu says he recommended just tightening restrictions, but was rebuffed by government; respects final decision

The government wants to rebuild public trust in its virus fight. But it's just done the opposite with the chaotic and unsettling way it adopted stricter measures

Reports: Measure will last until October 10; demonstrations limited to 1km from home; synagogues to shutter except for limited prayers on Yom Kippur; cabinet convenes to okay plan

Netanyahu wants to reduce economic activity; defense minister says health, security as sacred as right to demonstrate and pray; cabinet to discuss closure of airport

As cabinet mulls tighter lockdown, Israel Democracy Institute study finds growing numbers of Israelis fear for their economic future and distrust the government's decisions