Experts say those given 3rd vaccine shot 6-8 times less likely to develop severe illness than those who got 2 doses; 10 cases of new AY3 strain identified in Israel

Nitzan Horowitz hails 'historic step forward for equal rights for the LGBT community in Israel'

With the start of new restrictions requiring children aged 3-11 to be tested before entering venues, many forced to wait hours to be swabbed; more testing sites, staff planned

Speculation from health officials comes after US announces plans to roll out booster program, citing positive results from million who have already received third dose

Ministry's vaccination panel reportedly to convene Thursday on matter; HMO report says booster is 86% effective at preventing infection

Private events limited to 100 outdoors, 50 indoors; Green Pass system extended to children 3 and up; masks required in all indoor spaces

Monday's tally is highest in current wave; 13 deaths recorded overnight; Labor MK Gilad Kariv hospitalized and getting oxygen at Sheba Medical Center

Figures said to offer good news in government's bid to outrace Delta variant with vaccine booster campaign: Recipients 2.5 times more protected than those who only got two shots

41 deaths in 24 hours; 531 serious cases; positive test rate highest since February; 500 at-risk kids age 5-11 vaccinated, with mild or no side effects; new travel rules start

Events to be limited to 500 outdoors, 400 indoors; PM Bennett warns infection rates will still go up in the coming weeks