Citing 'cause for optimism,' finance minister says government must wait to see full impact of recently imposed regulations before deciding to tighten them

Health Ministry data indicates third dose of vaccine could be 10 times more effective than first two shots alone, report says

David Horovitz and Palestinian affairs correspondent Aaron Boxerman examine rising tension on the Gaza border and Israel's attempts to battle the raging spread of the Delta variant

Nitzan Horowitz pledges there are enough vaccines for everyone; experts say 3rd dose ending surge of serious cases, though daily infections still climbing

Hospital director say government must boost level of support for them to continue operations, warn of service downgrade starting Wednesday; minister holds impromptu talks

But data indicates Israel cresting latest COVID wave; officials see 3rd shot offering best protection yet, expect it to last longer; cabinet said likely to open schools Sep. 1

Far-right MK infected with COVID reportedly taken to Jerusalem hospital after suffering deterioration in health

Health Ministry's Sharon Alroy-Preis predicts 3rd vaccine doses will be made available to all in coming weeks; expert says booster shots will help lead to 'containment'

Bennett says an open Israel is 'within reach,' but avoiding 4th closure requires public's cooperation: 'You can protect yourselves, your livelihoods, our economy, our kids'

With Health Ministry chief widely expected to stamp expansion of program, health funds offer appointments to expanded age group, though not teachers