Officials say general closure could be possible down the line, as they gather to consider next steps to stem spread of virus

De Blasio 'distraught at having to take this action,' fearing effect on tens of thousands who rely on schools for a hot meal, health workers, first responders with no childcare

Restaurants and cafes try to offer takeout options in order to get through pandemic, but have been forced to put most of their regular staff on unpaid leave

13 patients listed as moderate, while majority of those infected have light symptoms; 4 people no longer ill, Health Ministry says; IDF says 5th soldier diagnosed

For 15 years, theft of a catapult bolt stone weighed on his mind. With the coronavirus crisis, anonymous Israeli uses go-between to restore national treasure, unburden conscience

Tasked with building a coalition, Blue and White leader vows to heal Israeli society 'from the effects of the coronavirus epidemic, and the epidemic of divisiveness and hate'

129 fatalities brings tally to over 850; though other countries, including Israel, with lower infection rates put enforced restrictions on public life, Tehran has not

Political rivals slammed decision to postpone PM's corruption trial, but due to widening COVID-19 pandemic, governments across the world are shutting courtrooms as well