Virus czar says authorities are finalizing distribution of 'green passports' to those deemed immune from coronavirus

Decision comes despite directive by public security minister -- widely panned as illegal -- to refrain from inoculating inmates

After Ron Huldai vows to resume events in February for those who have been vaccinated, Raz Nazri warns he 'is not permitted to make own rules'

Mayor, who heads the newly founded party The Israelis, says city will allow holders of 'green passports' to attend concerts, exhibitions; culture minister: 'Put populism aside'

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Virus czar also says there's a possibility of compelling travelers to Israel to produce negative virus test from previous 72 hours

Fatalities and serious cases continue to rise; vaccine drive expands, opening up to all Israelis over 45

Cabinet to meet later this week to decide how to proceed, as Health Ministry pushes to keep restrictions in place; 44 new fatalities reported over weekend

Authorities hope to administer shots to hundreds of millions, but questions over homemade vaccine are among hurdles the ambitious plan is facing

Ex-virus czar says with a quarter of population having received 1st shot, country seeing clear evidence vaccine is working; number of seriously ill over 60 drops sharply