With high infection rates among Haredim, Yehuda Meshi-Zahav says community feels let down by its leaders; Rivlin slams 'false accusations' any group is more culpable than others
Military officer coordinating effort says operation should concentrate on increased virus testing, not removing those at risk; public transportation into city cut off
Authorities maintain low-key presence to respect Jewish day of rest while upholding restrictions; break up illicit gatherings in capital's Mea Shearim neighborhood
Government makes military responsible for providing 'civil assistance' to ultra-Orthodox city near Tel Aviv; troops to help evacuate sick and elderly, but will not use force
Gedalyahu Ben Shimon asserts lockdown will boost infection’s spread among residents; police continue crackdown on illegal prayer gathering in ultra-Orthodox communities
Over 1,000 officers set up checkpoints to close off ultra-Orthodox city; police official says some residents will be removed to quarantine, troops can use 'proportionate force'
Ministers approve measure requiring those returning from abroad without a place to self-quarantine to lodge in state-funded isolation sites for 2 weeks
Ministers set to approve new emergency directives, including almost-total closure of ultra-Orthodox city hardest hit by virus; plan to go into effect on Sunday
New emergency directives to reportedly include further limitations on movement in the ultra-Orthodox city, moving quarantined residents to state-run facilities
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