2 Israeli aviators taken off plane and told that only one had a permit from controversial committee which gives exemptions to flight ban; eventually both allowed to fly home

Opposition accuses Netanyahu of allowing airport entry 'only for his voters' during airport's general closure; Gantz said set to demand cabinet review of authorization process

Popular philosopher lays out Israeli Jews' foundational religious and secular thinkers, ultra-Orthodoxy's 'optical illusion' and the paradox of Purim

Saying inebriation could lead to violating restrictions and spreading coronavirus, religious authorities call for restraint

Cases in Jerusalem, Bnei Bak, Beit Shemesh, Modi'in Illit and Beitar Illit dropping by 20-40% in last week, while Tel Aviv sees slight infection rate increase

Death rate of 1.3% is over four times higher than non-Haredi population, according to Israeli investigative nonprofit

Though many community members comply with government orders to curb virus spread, some put their traditional way of life above all other considerations

At briefing for Haredi media, Nachman Ash also urges 'responsible' celebration of the coming Purim festival to prevent further spread of coronavirus

16-year-old charged with assault and other crimes in riot against enforcement of virus lockdown

In community where pregnancy is prized, misinformation spreads over unclear recommendations by the World Health Organization