$100 million MAVRI initiative funded by government and philanthropists will create positions and carve out time for doctors who also want to work in the lab

Data from HMOs carrying out world's fastest vaccination campaign shows vaccine protects against severe illness; not clear, however, whether 'epidemiological barrier' formed

Epidemiological interest clear, say officials, warning that herd immunity cannot be reached otherwise, but legal experts conflicted over whether Israel is ultimately responsible

Health minister refuses to be drawn on possible replacements to lead anti-pandemic efforts, with reports indicating incumbent will quit after clashes with Netanyahu

PM proposes to further tighten closure, drawing rebuke from Gantz; orders hospitals to prepare to treat 5,000 seriously ill patients

Do demonstrations spread coronavirus? Major US study on George Floyd aftermath suggests not, and author says that's good news for Israel

But union warns that if no solution is found for high-risk teaching staff, labor action will begin later in the week; former health official says operating schools is a bad idea

In post earlier this month, Ronni Gamzu called widespread closures a 'doomsday weapon,' said he prefers less-severe restrictions

Former health official gives up on position after failing to reach agreement with Netanyahu and Edelstein over division of power

Yuli Edelstein demanding that former Health Ministry director report to him; latter warns that if no deal is reached by day's end he won't take job