Announcement eases rules for those under 12 who had the virus in last 6 months as schools and kindergartens return on Wednesday after Sukkot break

New Health Ministry rules starting October 3 will impact 1.2 million Israelis diagnosed with the virus since start of the pandemic; driving tests to also be included in regulations

Due to their parliamentary immunity, lawmakers cannot be prevented from entering the building; Yamina MK calls on Knesset speaker and director to find a solution

With cabinet, health experts said to disagree on next COVID steps, Horowitz defends Alroy-Preis's professionalism; education minister given panic button due to threats against her

Report says PM questioned expert panel's call for tighter caps on gatherings already subject to Green Pass rules

Legislation introduced by Finance Ministry says those dismissed for not getting vaccinated will be viewed as having resigned on own accord, won't receive benefits for 90 days

Intelligence Minister Elazar Stern laments that the unvaccinated are taking up beds in coronavirus wards: 'It's irritating'

Health correspondent Nathan Jeffay examines planned September 1 start of school year, and environment correspondent Sue Surkes looks at Israel's high methane emissions

Positive rate over 7% as over 10,900 cases found; 114,000 Israelis received a booster dose on Monday, a day after Health Ministry broadened eligibility to anyone aged 12+

'Red City' high schools with less than 70% vaccination rates to go to distance learning; cabinet also approves limits for mass 'selichot' prayer services at Western Wall