Shin Bet unable to identify source of strain or new infections stemming from 3 members of Jerusalem family; early US research suggests mutation may weaken vaccine efficacy

2,331 new COVID-19 cases diagnosed in 24 hours; nearly 5 million people had first vaccine dose

Over 30 percent of Arabs over 16 have not gotten a coronavirus shot, leading to fears of fresh spike from holy month get-togethers; fake news curbs turnout among Negev Bedouin

Quick tests could soon be used by those without a COVID-19 Green Pass; Health Ministry official: 'Whoever doesn’t want to get vaccinated will have to pay for the tests themselves'

Military liaison confirms program to inoculate 120,000 Palestinians who are legally employed in Israel and West Bank settlements set to begin

Indictment includes charge of illegally exiting country; woman was returned in a Russia-brokered deal, has reportedly been mentally unwell in the past

Only 175 of the 6,095 coronavirus patients hospitalized in serious or critical condition since the start of Israel's vaccination campaign have received a second shot

710 patients hospitalized in serious condition, 25% under the age of 50; total infections since start of pandemic near 800,000

Bloc of 27 countries started vaccine drives at end of December, but has been progressing at far slower pace than some rich nations, including US, Israel and former member Britain

After delays, ministers approve return of much of economy under restrictions; studies to resume for grades 7-10 and in universities, colleges