Nitzan Horowitz pledges there are enough vaccines for everyone; experts say 3rd dose ending surge of serious cases, though daily infections still climbing

But data indicates Israel cresting latest COVID wave; officials see 3rd shot offering best protection yet, expect it to last longer; cabinet said likely to open schools Sep. 1

Health Ministry's Sharon Alroy-Preis predicts 3rd vaccine doses will be made available to all in coming weeks; expert says booster shots will help lead to 'containment'

PM's office says Albert Bourla committed to working ‘to the best of his ability’ to move the process along and expand eligibility

Bennett tells HMOs he expects approval by Thursday night; reports suggest booster vaccine drive will be expanded to over-50s first, over-40s shortly after

Health officials push to reintroduce Purple Badge limits on businesses; expert: If one million eligible don't get vaccinated, Israel must choose between mass infection or lockdown

But Eran Segal says basic reproduction number likely lower than official figure, suggesting spread of the virus is slowing