Yoav Kisch says restrictions could prevent full lockdown; government adviser says infection rates could cause health system collapse; Lod and Ashdod classified as 'red' cities

Limits could include capping gatherings at 20-30 people, events up to 150 people, encouraging employers to return to work-from-home formats

In leaked recordings, Netanyahu heard insisting to Nadav Argaman that the controversial program is needed to contain the virus

With top officials set to meet Sunday to discuss pandemic's resurgence, one measure reportedly being considered is upping fines for those caught without masks in public

Announcing breakoff from former partner, chairs of Yesh Atid and Telem factions slam his 'disappointing decision' to 'crawl' into government with PM

Emerging deal with Likud will reportedly see Blue and White leader as either foreign or defense minister, to take over as PM in 18 months; Lapid to head opposition

Under reported deal, Netanyahu will hand over premiership to Gantz in September 2021, Ashkenazi will take defense portfolio and Chilli Trooper will be appointed justice minister

Israel Katz acknowledges Netanyahu, who vowed to demolish Khan al-Ahmar, knew it could prompt probe against Israel; MK challenging PM as Likud leader says Israel 'scared' of court

Party says there's no wrongdoing, majority of missing members didn't pay dues so can't vote on leader next week; many removed affiliated with New Likudniks

Campaign chief for Netanyahu challenger says 5,000 members missing from list, unable to vote on leader next week; most of those removed said affiliated with New Likudniks group