'Bennett is trying to copy Netanyahu at every opportunity.' Minister and COVID policy critic Eli Avidar announces resignation.

Minister of Strategic Planning Eli Avidar announced his resignation from the government and his return to the Knesset. "This resignation comes at least three months too late, from the moment the appointment as intelligence minister became irrelevant," Avidar said at the news conference. "My resignation today does not surprise anyone. Government policy has made my stay in government unbearable."

The court halts the eviction of an Arab family from the Shimon Hatzadik neighborhood of Jerusalem. More details to follow.

There is heavy traffic in the area of Sheba Tel Hashomer Hospital due to a sinkhole that opened up in the road.

Despite a rebounding GDP, 88% of US states are still grappling with high unemployment rates.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says severance of relations with Ukraine is a very undesirable thing. "It will make it even more difficult for relations between the two countries and the two peoples." He added that the Minsk 2 agreements are no longer In the agenda.

'What's important isn't the date, but that everything went well,' mother of baby who came early In Feb. 22 says.

Lapid lauds embassy staff following evacuation to Lviv, as tensions In Ukraine-Russian border mount.