As Right celebrates upcoming election, coalition members cite short-lived government's achievements. Arab sector is divided about whether or not to support Ra'am, and could respond with low voter turnout.
The coalition agrees to disband after weeks of infighting. Former PM Netanyahu says move heralds "great tidings" for Israelis, who are expected to go to the polls in October.
Caseload tops 10,200 in 24 hours, with 168 patients in serious condition. Health Ministry calls on hospitals to reopen coronavirus wards, most of which were shuttered as the pandemic waned.
PM Naftali Bennett's government was sworn in last June. The coalition, which includes a collection of eight hard-right, liberal and Arab parties, has staggered closer to imploding in recent weeks, with several MKs bolting its ranks.
Over 5,815 Israelis test positive for the coronavirus as concerns of resurgence grow. Health Ministry recommends indoor mask-wearing for the first time since the mandate dropped in April.
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz meet with experts to discuss rising COVID cases, which are at their highest since April 19.
Travelers, regardlessof nationality, won't have to present a negative test result before boarding a plane to Israel and will not have to undergo a COVID test upon entry, the Health Ministry says.
World Health Organization: There were 14.9 million excess deaths associated with the coronavirus pandemic by the end of 2021.
"Testing policies will remain in place, as will the rest of the services related to the pandemic," official says.
Three passengers returning from South Africa, Singapore and Italy test positive for the BA4 strain of the virus. Health Ministry said to be "monitoring the situation closely."
