The new wave is not less harmful than the first: 45 Israelis died of COVID-19 this past week alone

Explosions come amid soaring tensions between Israel and Hezbollah after death of terror group fighter in an airstrike attributed to IDF

Democratic US lawmaker issues campaign mailer listing backers of opponent Antone Melton-Meaux, which critic says used 'offensive tropes'; others defend it

Health Ministry data shows 13 fatalities in 24 hours, 1,811 new cases; malls, stores, markets, gyms and hair and beauty salons to close from 5 p.m. until Sunday morning

Border blast heightens tensions; army sets up roadblocks, sends more troops to north, boosts intelligence gathering, amid concern terror group may stage revenge attack

Gen. Mark Milley meets with defense minister, IDF chief and Mossad head, speaks with Netanyahu via video, receives intel briefings

Water cannons turned on protesters, including those attempting to peacefully disperse, in latest clash between authorities and demonstrators outside PM's residence

Law enforcement is often seen as an extension of Jewish power, an idea fueled by the visible police presence outside Jewish institutions as well as recent racial justice protests