Netanyahu thanks 'heroic' teams while Gantz expresses gratitude for heroes 'saving lives every day' in initiative inspired by Italy

Party dismisses reports that leader Gantz willing to dissolve it to join unity government in which he would serve as PM after Netanyahu

'The Knesset isn't closed, our democracy isn't in danger,' parliament speaker insists, promising plenum would start work on Monday and saying alternative to unity is 'anarchy'

Military helping civilian authorities combat disease and preparing to do more, including enforcing a lockdown if needed, and is working to keep troops virus-free

After latest primaries, Hawaii congresswoman says 'it's clear' that Democrats want the former US vice president to run against Trump

Amid shortages, Military Intelligence's crack 81st Unit trying to convert cheap CPAP breathing machines into ventilators, better protective gear for medical personnel

Government to approve emergency ordinances requiring people not to leave home unless necessary; Netanyahu says rules in effect for 7 days; existing regulations have April 20 end

6 in serious condition, 13 listed as moderate; Netanyahu says testing to be ramped up to 3,000 per day by Sunday