Government approves series of measures at weekly meeting as Netanyahu says international bond sale shows 'the world actually believes in Israel'

The pandemic has been a major challenge for Syria's healthcare sector, already depleted by 10 years of conflict; Syrian media reports that ICUs in Damascus hospitals full

UAE and Bahrain have been in touch with Ramat Gan's Sheba hospital for months; now a third country -- likely Kuwait -- has asked for help erecting telemedicine facilities

Most Israelis satisfied with Netanyahu's management of battle against pandemic, but analysts say his initially savvy handling is being overshadowed by mistakes and petty politics

Arriving at Sheba Medical Center, people from virus hotspots Bnei Brak, Modiin Illit and Elad reportedly to be taken straight to side area for treatment, unlike rest of population