New asymptomatic cases discovered among close contacts of initial patient in city of Safed; Health Ministry warns of potential spread

Food manufacturer says 4-packs of 60-gram bags of the popular peanut-flavored snack may have suspect substance in packaging

Yoav Ben-Tzur, a temporary appointment after Shas head Aryeh Deri was fired on High Court orders, hasn’t even been briefed by ministry officials

Top epidemiologist hails decision as wise move to deal with coronavirus as part of 'new normal,' but critic says case for regular population-wide vaccination not compelling

Bar Siman-Tov urges head of doctors union to call off planned strike, vows to use all available means to ensure a safe health system for all

Food manufacturing giant says 'malfunction' caused small pieces of metal to enter their 'Alternative Classic Sliced Yellow Cheese' product; affected customers eligible for refund

Former health minister Horowitz warns replacement Deri that politics must stay out of health system; Justice Minister Levin, Transportation Minister Regev skip traditional events

Salman Zarka urges Israelis to take precautions during Hannukah, get updated vaccine; Health Ministry warns flu, RSV viruses spreading

Child suffering from neurological complications due to illness; Health Ministry notes 30% rise in hospitalizations since last week, urges public to get vaccinated

Turkeys in slaughterhouse near Beit She'an mark first cases of avian influenza this winter; surrounding farms quarantined as authorities look to prevent spread to wild birds