Testing rates ramp up as deputy health minister says Hanukkah curfew still on the table

Yoav Kisch says there's 'logic' to implementing measure for upcoming holiday when people gather at nightfall to light candles; ban on flights from Turkey reportedly being mulled

Panel's decision to go into effect Saturday morning and last for five days; closures for two more Arab Israeli towns, Qalansawe and Buq'ata, also extended for another week

Managers of shopping centers have complained of discrimination as many other stores and commercial sites have returned to business

Director-general of health ministry says return of restrictions likely if infection rate climbs, as malls threaten to reopen despite prohibition

Netanyahu and Gantz's refusal to pass a state budget means the expert committee that chooses which new treatments to add to the national insurance plan cannot do its job

Jerusalem hospital closes two virus wards as patient numbers fall; 780 new cases Monday; deputy health minister: Israel has yet to see effects of reopening preschools, daycares

Ultra-Orthodox facing growing criticism for continued flouting of rules; deputy health minister calls schools opening early 'a disgrace'

Yoav Kisch tells lawmakers every attempt at targeted closures failed because industries, communities and individuals rejected them as unfair and broke the rules

Netanyahu wants to reduce economic activity; defense minister says health, security as sacred as right to demonstrate and pray; cabinet to discuss closure of airport