Health Ministry chief resigns, as new minister expected to make own appointment; travelers to blacklisted countries will pay NIS 5,000 fine

Bennett says he aims to protect from fresh outbreaks with 'minimum violation of routine,' appoints Roni Numa to handle airport policy; Herzliya, Kfar Saba turn 'yellow'

Health officials set to present government with potential steps to curb Delta variant of pandemic increasingly spreading in Israel; ministry chief: 'Not yet a 4th wave'

Health officials say heavy fines to be imposed on those who visit banned high-infection countries or break quarantine when returning from abroad

Health Ministry also plans crackdown at airport, with Minister Horowitz threatening heavy fines on Israelis who travel to forbidden 'red countries'

Steps come amid fears dangerous Delta variant is being brought into country by travelers; Health Ministry weighs returning indoor mask mandate amid school outbreaks

New education, health ministers clash over COVID approach, as Delta variant from India leads to concerns of spread from those arriving at Ben-Gurion Airport

Health Ministry promises to follow up and test all those who arrived Friday without undergoing a check, although it's unclear when that will happen

Ministry takes unusual step amid fears Beit She'an case was linked to travel; Delta strain 60% more contagious than UK variant, Pfizer shot stops most serious cases -- task force

Students required to wear face coverings in both indoor and outdoor areas; Modiin mayor makes masks mandatory indoors for everyone across the city