Delayed by China and weighed down by political baggage, investigative mission has a remit to explore how virus jumped from animals to humans

Vaccination rate highest among 70- to 79-year-olds, with 92% having received 1st dose, even as Israel struggles to contain third wave of the virus

No Israelis reported injured in incident at the Gush Etzion Junction in which assailant tried to attack serviceman with a makeshift spear

Attorneys leave the defense team in a 'mutual decision,' following difference of opinion on the direction of the case

Blue and White has conditioned its support for nationwide closure on passage of a law that will crack down on violators; ministers also expected to extend airport shutdown

No incidents of violence reported at demonstration attended by members of far-right groups

Former Marine Dominic Pezzola was seen on video smashing a window with a stolen police riot shield; William Pepe was photographed inside building

But Sharon Alroy-Preis says no evidence any of the variants can completely bypass the inoculation; nearly 3 million Israelis received 1st shot, with 1.7 million getting both doses

Days before final deadline for parties to merge before March election, Yesh Atid leader signals an alliance with his partners-turned-rivals is not in the offing

Germany bans most visitors and France restricts entry to non-EU citizens; US mandates mask-wearing on public transportation

Local immigration office says it 'clarified beyond any doubt' that Sali Brami, reported successor to Assi Ben-Mosh, has 'harmed the country's security'

Some protesters hurl rocks at policemen; small demonstrations reported elsewhere in the country

Baby was born with complicated condition, underwent surgery; not clear whether COVID-19 considered the chief cause of his death

Journalist and novelist Sigal Samuel honors her Iraqi Jewish heritage with picture book about Osnat Barazani, whose life was a real-life early Yentel story set in the Middle East

Official tells TV serious cases appear to be going down; 2-month-old infant with health condition dies after contracting COVID-19