Yoav Kisch, of Netanyahu's Likud party, likens pandemic to war; but top health official says move 'not on the table'; opposition MKs seethe at suggestion

Blue and White said prepared to back move, but only up to 10 days and only if enforcement is upped where closure is being violated; 30%-40% of cases blamed on British variant

Ministers also approve new regulations requiring all those entering the country to present a recent negative virus test or face a fine

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Health minister orders providers to prepare to administer 250,000 shots per day; ministry recommends vaccines for pregnant and nursing women

Positive test rate highest in months, as officials make grim prediction of major outbreak in spring despite vaccination campaign

Serious cases decline for second day in a row; cabinet to meet Tuesday on extending lockdown, health minister will suggest restricting air travel

Top rabbi Chaim Kanievsky reportedly approves move amid soaring virus case numbers and deaths; more institutions said likely to join in coming days

Health experts reported to tell cabinet infections rates will stay high even after another week of lockdown; cabinet orders all arrivals from UAE to quarantine hotels

Virus czar says authorities are finalizing distribution of 'green passports' to those deemed immune from coronavirus