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This Thursday, March 19, 2020 photo shows stairway to lifeguard tower at Tel Aviv's beachfront wrapped in tape to prevent public access. Israel has reported a steady increase in confirmed cases despite imposing strict travel bans and quarantine measures more than two weeks ago. Authorities recently ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses and encouraged people to work from home. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

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Israeli Supreme Court to rule on demand to reopen parliament
March 22, 2020 3:36 p.m.

Israeli Supreme Court to rule on demand to reopen parliament

JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political opponents on Sunday asked Israel's Supreme Court to force parliament to resume its full activities, despite restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus outbreak.