Bennett to oppose fresh restrictions and limits on gatherings; since high-level forum last met in late-August, over 600 have died of COVID

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

'They're under heavy pressure from their community and family to refrain from it,' says health fund official; top doctor: Unvaccinated have basically decided to die by suicide

Rejecting further caps on gatherings, Bennett said to tell health officials that government policy is: 'Not quarantines, lockdowns, more and more restrictions... but solutions'

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

Under new orders, staff who do not have a Green Pass showing they are inoculated or free of coronavirus will be denied entry to schools; teacher unions oppose move

PM said to prefer repeated testing of children if a classmate is found to be infected with COVID-19, rather than sending them all into isolation

With number of serious infections climbing, top Health Ministry official also said to acknowledge manpower problems for treating hospitalized coronavirus patients

Bennett, health minister hail milestone, with PM crediting those who got extra dose with allowing Israel to 'remain open during the holidays'