As of Sunday morning, there were 1,175 active cases in country, compared to 340 to at same time last week; current spike believed caused by June 18 breach at Ben-Gurion Airport, when thousands of Israelis returned from abroad without undergoing any testing, exacerbated by highly contagious Delta strain

Rivlin set thank to American president for his 'genuine concern for Israel's security and its citizens', hold meetings at UN to discuss 'regional issues', and meet with members of American Jewish community before returning to Israel on Tuesday

Mission will include mapping the challenges at the site of destruction, army says; Florida governor welcomes Israel's assistance, says it would be foolish to refuse Israeli ingenuity; death toll at site of apartment block collapse rises to five with more than 150 still missing

Dov Malnik admits one count of securities fraud that carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; another Israeli businessman residing in Italy also accused of taking part in alleged international insider trading ring

Miriam Naor will be joined by former Bnei Brak mayor Rabbi Mordechai Karelitz and Maj. Gen. (ret.) Shlomo Yanai as they investigate evens leading to and aftermath of stampede at Lag B'Omer celebration on Mount Meron that claimed 45 lives and left more than 100 others injured

Tehran's announcement could further complicate talks with world powers on reviving nuclear deal as it shows no haste to extend lapsed monitoring agreement

Egyptian president, Jordan's King Abdullah and Iraqi leaders meet in Baghdad to discuss strengthening security, economic, trade and investment cooperation between the three nations

Foreign Ministry warns Polish ambassador advancing legislation would 'affect relations between the countries'; Warsaw summons Israeli charge d'affaires in tit-for-tat move