PM says travel restrictions likely to be lifted in coming week; ministers okay temporary Green Pass for anyone who gets 1st vaccine shot

Rules effective for 9 days limit crowding at malls, allow only Green Pass holders to enter larger stores; some classes to study remotely in high-infection areas

Horowitz says closing skies pointless when Omicron is rapidly spreading; quarantine may be nixed for vaccinated, as current rules expected to lead to 'effective lockdown'

In bid to curb rapidly spreading Omicron variant, cabinet approves new restriction on shopping centers and educational facilities

Debate deals with proposals to re-enact curbs on large gatherings, expand Green Pass to entire commerce sector; premier said pushing to bar unvaccinated kids from schools

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

Health Ministry officials tell public broadcaster that between five and nine cases have no known source, indicating variant may have escaped containment efforts

Mandatory inoculation for public sector workers, requiring parents to pay for children's PCR tests among options reportedly discussed; report says travel restrictions may be eased

Masks no longer needed at large outdoor events; Green Pass canceled for indoor events of under 100 people; changes subject to approval of coronavirus cabinet, Knesset committee