Health Ministry chief hopeful 1st shot of Pfizer's vaccine will be given next week; daily average of new infections rises over past week, with ultra-Orthodox community seeing surge

Lawmaker reportedly receiving treatment after suffering breathing difficulties; no official comment from his office

Announcement comes as Palestinian Authority records 33 deaths from coronavirus in past 24 hours, the highest number since start of pandemic

Following emergency US approval of Pfizer inoculation, researchers face an ethical dilemma over when to inform trial participants if they have been vaccinated and give them shot

Passengers throw punches, insults at each other after man refuses to wear mask as Israeli passengers return from trip to island nation

Nation has world’s highest reported death rate from COVID-19 per million inhabitants; Jewish umbrella group welcomes ruling, saying restrictions unfair if museums, pools are open

FDA gives final go-ahead for nation's first inoculation in major turning point against virus; Israel expected to follow US lead on approval, has purchased millions of doses

As of Monday, only takeout orders and outdoor dining will be allowed in the city, governor says in announcement foretelling grim winter ahead for key industry

Trump tweets 'Get the dam vaccines out NOW, Dr. Hahn;' administration anger comes a day after FDA advisory panel cleared Pfizer vaccine for emergency use

Decision by pharmaceutical giant a major sign of recognition for Sputnik V, which has been viewed with skepticism by the West