Cabinet decision will only apply to grades 8 and up; Bennett said to grow frustrated in meeting over education minister's refusal to vaccinate students during school hours

Public Security Minister Omer Barlev argues that Jewish High Holiday period, rising coronavirus cases warrant delay to October 1

Military will lead efforts after plans stall for serological testing at schools; vaccinations for pupils on school grounds still up in the air

Ministry said to rule out serology testing in Bnei Brak during study hours and insist parent must be present, though city already obtained permission from guardians

Coronavirus czar says country 'is at a critical point for all of us'; government vaccine adviser says those who received 3rd doses already showing high antibody levels

Blood tests for antibodies rolled out for start of academic year; program starts in ultra-Orthodox community which was hit hard by the pandemic and already returned to school

Under framework, students with a classmate who tests positive will be allowed to stay in school as long as they test negative every day for a week

120 testing centers that give results in 15 minutes are aimed mainly at non-vaccinated who need a Green Pass to enter certain locations and events

Passengers on New York-Tel Aviv flight to be swabbed before boarding or during journey, enabling them to bypass testing at Ben Gurion Airport when they land

Quick tests will also be used at mass events; health officials reportedly pushing to limit access to indoor venues only to vaccinated, recovered