Two in every five Israelis have little to no immunity against infection by Omicron, but don't jump to the conclusion that the inoculation effort has gone off track

Decision overrules separate court that paused mandate nationwide; employees who aren't fully vaccinated will need masks, weekly tests; Republican, conservative groups to appeal

Several Jewish day schools have switched to virtual learning until winter break, while multiple synagogues announce a halt to in-person worship on Shabbat

'I expect all the ministers to understand the seriousness of the situation and not give in to pressure from the public or lobbyists,' TV quotes PM as saying

Virus reproduction rate rises to 1.07, signaling pandemic spreading, as Israel continues to grapple with challenge of Omicron variant

Tour guides and operators say they feel abandoned, after 2 years of COVID-19, by a leadership pushing them to find other jobs

United Torah Judaism lawmaker Meir Porush told to self-isolate after contact with security personnel found to have new coronavirus variant

Police officials to meet on matter; 62 children, 2 teachers infected in Jerusalem elementary school outbreak; 10 cases of Omicron found on two flights over past week, official says

University of Hong Kong study says COVID-19 mutation multiplies rapidly in bronchus, but much more slowly in the lungs compared to initial coronavirus; is possibly less severe

Experts say highly-infectious strain already outpacing others; 13% of cases in NY/NJ area are Omicron; EU chief: 'Once again, this Christmas will be overshadowed by the pandemic'