Clashing claims come after covert meeting of health officials in Ramallah to discuss cooperation on pandemic

Hamas claims the shots are to be given to at-risk groups, but Israeli MKs warn they're more likely to go to the terror group's leaders

Prime Minister's Office declines to explain delay; Hamas, Islamic Jihad seethe, accuse Jerusalem of 'war crimes'

Large study based on 6,000 blood samples; findings consistent across West Bank and Gaza Strip, although death rates remain remarkably low

Thousands of non-inoculated workers crossing over from West Bank pose risk for Israelis, experts say, while clarifying that citizens take priority

Ramallah appears to claim Israel liable for ensuring Palestinians in West Bank and Gaza are vaccinated, but then backtracks to acknowledge PA responsible

UN-backed initiative Covax is set to provide 20% of Palestinians' inoculations for free, but the timeline is uncertain -- and the rest of the needed shots are up in the air

600 new infections reported in enclave, but Hamas authorities reluctant to declare second lockdown; in West Bank, 19% of virus tests confirm disease

Terror group racing to build two large isolation facilities; Israel coordinating with World Health Organization to provide hundreds of test kits, medical equipment