Health Ministry orders further broadening of inoculation campaign starting Thursday; Netanyahu says sooner or later, a vaccine-resistant strain of virus will appear

Pfizer CEO echoes Netanyahu, UK authorities in saying strains of coronavirus likely to remain around indefinitely

Tight restrictions and world's fastest vaccination drive barely put a dent in spread; Knesset braces for high-stakes vote on fine hikes for violations

TV reports say health experts expected better results after 2 weeks of tight lockdown, do not see possibility of reopening schools or businesses under current conditions

Health body previously gave similar recommendation on Pfizer-BioNTech shot, a position rejected by Israel amid a spike in serious cases

Ministers approve proposal barring incoming and outgoing flights, with minor exceptions, from Tuesday until the end of the month

PM to hold talks on halting travel for tourism purposes; measure may take effect in next 24 hours

Airport to close for 14 days, pending cabinet approval Sunday, as Israel fears import of virus mutations

Pfizer says efficacy of shot after such a long period is untested; Israeli virus czar had claimed 1st dose less effective than anticipated

TV report: Travelers to country will need negative test before flying; HMOs set to begin vaccinating 16-18-year-olds, to allow matriculation exams to go forward