Vice president told prime minister that demanding self-imposed isolation specifically for those coming from North America would not go down well in Washington, TV news says

Order is retroactive for anyone who came back from the country in the past 14 days; non-citizens will be barred entry entirely

Speaking with Italian PM and six other heads of government, Netanyahu proposes creation of 'safe air hubs' -- selected airports in Europe that are constantly disinfected

Amid claims political, rather than health, considerations are dictating policy, Litzman says a wider set of protocols is a 'necessary step'

As government mulls requiring all returning citizens to isolate for 14 days, some say the measure is unavoidable necessity to prevent the spread of coronavirus

Hagai Levine argues open borders ensure experts and supplies needed to fight coronavirus can easily reach the country, help keep economy running

All civil servants banned from traveling abroad amid fresh broad restrictions from Health Ministry as Israel seeks to contain spread of COVID-19

Foreigners from 5 countries who can't home quarantine in Israel will be barred; no special rules announced for arrivals from US; handshakes advised against, large gatherings banned

Israel bans gatherings of over 5,000 people, prompting flurry of cancellations; Jerusalem weighing whether to call off marathon

As over 1,000 feared exposed to coronavirus, officials said to want a ban on large events, require self-quarantine for those returning from US, Germany, Spain, other places