After Pfizer-BioNTech says shots 100% effective for those aged 12-15, Health Ministry signals eagerness to vaccinate preteens and teens, as top official counsels patience

With economy open and most Israelis vaccinated, number of serious infections dips under 400, hitting three-month low

Infighting between Likud, Blue and White has delayed discussing new purchases; coronavirus czar Nachman Ash worries failure to secure funds could threaten deals

Senior health official urges continued caution despite low morbidity, noting the risk of variants and that children remain unvaccinated

With 'lightning-fast vaccination drive,' Israel makes entry to top of tracking platform that assesses how world economies are handling pandemic

Health Ministry doesn't provide explanation as to why millions more doses needed when majority of Israelis vaccinated, stockpile full; ministers asked not to comment publicly

Data released after ministers vote to allow further easing of restrictions; death toll reaches 6,071

Polling booths to be set up at airport on election day for returning travelers; 4.4 million people in Israel have had both vaccine shots

Virus transmission rate lowest since October, as 4 million fully vaccinated; health minister urges roughly 1 million eligible citizens who haven't been inoculated to get the shot

Ruling says use of phrase 'Returning to life' could lead public to associate public health vaccination campaign with Likud political party, undermine trust