Edelstein hails new technology that should reduce the amount of time it will take to receive results

New pilot will be finalized within days, remain in effect until end of 2020, Edelstein says, with goal to enable 'maximum freedom'

Katz says Health Ministry's opposition to reopening stores is 'leading to anarchy'; Edelstein insists 'haphazard' opening will lead to another lockdown

Cabinet bounces next stage of approval to smaller coronavirus cabinet as ultra-Orthodox say they'll vote against bill in Knesset

Netanyahu says development of vaccine will be 'the true exit from the coronavirus crisis'; Gantz says volunteer implored him to help Israelis suffering economic effects of pandemic

Katz and Edelstein spar over lockdown exit strategy as positive virus tests hit new low since beginning of pandemic second wave in June

Edelstein reportedly drops opposition to allowing houses of worship to reopen if they comply with general limits on indoor and outdoor gatherings

TV report claims Netanyahu agreed to quietly to avoid any tough actions on Haredi health violations; cops said to resist handing out massive fines to institutions opening illegally

Edelstein vows to do what he can to crack down on ultra--Orthodox schools continuing to open illegally; Bnei Brak deputy mayor says city will not comply with rules

Moshe Gafni says he made issue 'clear' to Netanyahu during conversation; health minister warns schools breaching lockdown may be fined, lose licenses