Judge says film organization's decision to expel the director, who is wanted for statutory rape, 'was not arbitrary or capricious'

But authorities note that Southern Hemisphere countries where lockdowns successfully reined in the coronavirus almost wiped out influenza virus as well

Ukraine's president gives Netanyahu a way to avert virus risk posed by mass pilgrimage to rabbi's gravesite, which premier declines so as not to upset Haredi coalition partners

Cops nab suspect at the scene outside Petah Tikva; victim is local man, aged 39; assailant said to be 46, father of 6, who had a permit to work in Israel

Ukrainian PM also signals Kyiv will ban mass gatherings in Uman during Jewish new year, after Israeli officials warned festivities could result in a COVID-19 outbreak

Due to COVID-19, donations of unused prepared food from hotels, companies and army bases are down by more than half while demand for meals is up 50%

Lebanese army says sites bombed by IDF after troops come under fire belong to 'Green Without Borders,' an environmental group long seen as a Hezbollah front

IDF announcement of rare strikes on Lebanese terror group positions comes hours after it reported 'security incident' along border, ordering residents to shelter in their homes