TV report quotes government sources criticizing far-reaching directives, warning Israel's economy could take a nosedive from overreaction

Riyadh halts Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, Tehran nixes Friday prayers for a second week in latest efforts to curb spread of deadly pathogen

Some 600 permanent employees, hundreds of temporary staffers laid off as virus outbreak batters global travel; Tourism Ministry reports usual number of travelers in February

Chabad-affiliated institution seeks to welcome kids of all backgrounds, including from interfaith and same-sex couples, into an immersive program with a strong focus on nature

Yousef Makladeh says that many Arabs deserted Zionist parties for the alliance of Arab-majority factions, with party getting some 87% of votes cast by Arabs

The World Health Organization has cited a 3.4% mortality rate, but numbers are expected to keep fluctuating, and the disease could actually prove deadly to only ~1% of victims

All civil servants banned from traveling abroad amid fresh broad restrictions from Health Ministry as Israel seeks to contain spread of COVID-19

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres recommends Philippe Lazzarini to head UNRWA after former chief steps down following misconduct probe