With open-ended closure taking effect at 5 p.m., restaurant association slams government's 'capricious, irresponsible conduct'; angry, desperate eateries protest losses, food waste

Palestinian journalists union denounces reporting ban on Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath, citing 'restrictions on press freedom and repeated shutdown of media' in Gaza

Many votes cast by mail yet to be counted, but AP analysis of absentee ballots returned so far indicate that Bowman’s lead from votes cast in person too large for Engel to overcome

In calmer gathering than Tuesday's, 'Black Flag' protesters urge PM to resign over corruption allegations; police warn participants they can't hold planned sleepover at site

Incident follows more serious April attack attributed to Iran that officials said could have poisoned hundreds with chlorine

Cabinet announces restrictions starting 5 p.m.; non-essential stores to close on weekends; Netanyahu and Gantz to decide fate of schools

TV host Guy Lerer sets up crowdfunding campaign to redirect promised grants from 'those who need less to those who really are in need'

Lapid criticizes government for approving restrictions in middle-of-the-night meeting, says it 'has gone off the rails'; doctor: Decisions made 'without any epidemiological basis'