Hours after passage of law that will soon neuter Knesset Coronavirus Committee, it overturns more ministerial decisions despite sharp rise in serious cases

Ministers must ensure their COVID policies are justified, feasible and fair, and then explain them coherently, or Israelis won't comply. Neutering Knesset oversight is no solution

Law giving cabinet wide-ranging powers to set restrictions, with limited Knesset oversight, expected to pass within hours, sidelining combative coronavirus committee in process

Tal Cohen of Silo in Holon says the 'Sasha-Biton fish' was cooked on a tray rotating counterclockwise because she 'swims against the stream'

Protesters try to block entrance to parliament as compromise sees legislation give Knesset 24 hours to approve or reject virus measures before they take effect automatically

Is Coronavirus Committee chair a people's champion keeping beaches and restaurants open in defiance of hasty ministerial rulings, or an opposition stooge endangering public health?

Blue and White MKs skip vote; coalition whip says committee chair 'being led by the nose by the opposition'; Edelstein: 'Panel will lead us into full lockdown'

Late-night talks over health minister's compromise fail, meaning eateries must close for dine-in service from 5 a.m, but Knesset lawmaker says she'll open them again at 10 a.m.

Coronavirus committee delays vote on closures of food venues, gyms, museums amid talks to find compromise; urges eateries be permitted to seat patrons indoors at 35% capacity

Health Ministry reports only 1,139 new cases in 24 hours, but head of coronavirus committee says data inconsistent; coalition whip urges compromise on closure of restaurants