Health officials reportedly considering return of ‘Green Pass’ system; Interior Minister Shaked warns incoming, outgoing flights could be halted; hospitalization rates remain low

Minister praises ex-IDF surgeon general's success in the pandemic response so far; Bennett in plea to 12- to 15-year-olds as vaccines set to expire: 'A race against time'

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'

Officials also said to be weighing whether to ask coronavirus cabinet to require non-vaccinated people to provide a negative test result before entering certain venues

Ministers reportedly lean toward no new restrictions so long as serious cases remain low; health officials believe vaccine provides strong protection against severe illness

Ministers reconstitute coronavirus cabinet to lead new government's pandemic response, also reportedly agree to reimpose indoor mask rule if average daily cases top 100 for a week

Defense Minister says move, previously rejected by Netanyahu, would boost public confidence in government's decision making, while holding ministers accountable for their actions

Vaccination campaign continues to bear results, with all municipalities classified as 'green' with low infection rating; virus czar says talks to be held on wearing masks indoors

Health Ministry says COVID vaccines appear to provide protection against coronavirus through at least December