Events that aren't marriages or religious life cycle events still capped at 50 participants and have to take place outside

Deputy Director Itamar Grotto says he was wrong to approve request by Teddy Sagi, who then went to large rooftop party that violated virus restrictions

Netanyahu warns restrictions could be reimposed if 'steep rise' in infection rate continues; health minister says 'no one has an exemption' from social distancing rules

Health Ministry sources say deputy chief Grotto granted permission for some to skip isolation; businessman at heart of controversy reportedly recovered from virus, has antibodies

Report says Health Ministry Deputy Director-General Itamar Grotto approved request by Teddy Sagi, who then went to large party that violated virus restrictions

88 people diagnosed since Tuesday evening; city and immigration officers to check adherence to virus regulations, including masks and quarantine

As infections spike and health minister urges strict measures, PM tells national security adviser to arrange discussion with top ministers and officials

As infections spike, health minister says 'dramatic' renewed outbreak is due to disregard of rules; sets goal of 30,000 coronavirus tests per day

One minister lambastes the figures as fear-mongering that is 'detached from reality,' and other ministries are said to predict far lower numbers

As complaints mount even about softened version of bill, Edelstein presents poll showing 80% of Israelis back handing police more power