Midnight operation comes as Israel struggles to deal with infections in densely populated ultra-Orthodox city; sick to be quarantined in special hotels catering to religious needs

Police said to reach agreement with leaders of Jerusalem Faction, whose members days ago defied orders, that burial would adhere to directives preventing large gatherings

With growing anger among longtime allies, and some even threatening to bolt, the Likud leader risks an escalating showdown with an intransigent Benny Gantz

German medical officials credit country's ability to conduct large number of tests with the low number of COVID-19 deaths compared to other European nations

’As we break the matza, we think of those whose lives have been split asunder; stricken with this terrible disease.’

With country locked down, social media footage shows patients making the most of their situation, dismissing criticism: 'Being sad will not help'

Data shows the disease is having a disproportionate effect in certain neighborhoods, mainly in Brooklyn and Queens

Education minister rolls out plan, says students will be allowed to graduate despite disruption caused by coronavirus pandemic