International arrivals will only be able to exit Ben Gurion Airport by private vehicle or taxi; latest case of new COVID-19 strain arrived from South Africa

Angelique Coetzee, part of the team that discovered the new COVID-19 strain, says even unvaccinated patients treated by her have had mild symptoms

Amid opposition to controversial cellphone surveillance, including from ministers, government says tool will only be used for carriers of variant, will end Thursday

More gradual spread means more time to get kids immunized and to source special supplies if necessary, like vaccines adapted for Omicron and antibody cocktails for treatment

UAE airline says planned December 6 inauguration of regular flights from Dubai postponed until further notice amid Omicron variant scare

Health and science reporter Nathan Jeffay and senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur discuss the new coronavirus strain and what it means for Israel

Sa'ar says new restrictions will hurt economy and lack sufficient ]basis; Health Ministry chief, interior minister insist Omicron variant must be stopped before it spreads

Coronavirus cabinet also approves Shin Bet tracking for confirmed virus carriers, in race to prevent spread of new COVID strain

Health Ministry says 7 suspected cases of new virus strain, raising fears of local transmission; 50 African countries listed as 'red'; Home Front Command scrambles to find cases

Home Front Command races to cut off infection chains after first case located; hundreds of travelers recently returned from high-risk countries; cabinet to debate closing to travel