African country has no diplomatic ties with Jerusalem; top health officials say they weren't consulted on initiative by Netanyahu to exchange shots for diplomatic advantage

Cabinet to convene to approve restrictions over holiday weekend amid fears of renewed outbreak; coronavirus czar says more closures inevitable if transmission rate continues rise

Health Ministry worried over parties that will drive up virus cases; Edelstein pushes back against cities planning to defy government and open school for grades 7-10

Officials are concerned parties will be held in violation of limitations on public gatherings, driving up COVID-19 cases

Shoppers largely adhere to health guidelines, though some fail to maintain social distancing; virus czar warns not to 'behave however you want'; transmission rate falls to 0.79

Officials hail 'dramatically' effective Pfizer shots; two weeks after second dose, vaccine also 99.2% protective against serious illness, reduces chance of hospitalization by 98.9%

Top official promises 'uncompromising punishment' for forgeries; businesses and events will be able to open Sunday for those carrying the pass

Ministers to convene to discuss reopening of school system; airport closed until at least Feb. 20

Restrictions on individual travel limit to be lifted, some businesses, national parks to reopen; no decision yet on return to kindergarten, primary school

Official tells TV serious cases appear to be going down; 2-month-old infant with health condition dies after contracting COVID-19