With unwanted AstraZeneca doses on the way, and the majority of the Palestinians not vaccinated, there would seem to be a win-win solution. Except it's not that simple

In further easing of restrictions, ministers set to allow even those who have not been inoculated to visit gyms, swimming pools

Nachman Ash says that while it is expected Israelis will need further shots for protection against COVID, the timeframe is still unclear

Under new Civil Service rules, ministry directors can reportedly decide whether Green Pass or negative test are mandatory, can take action against those who refuse

Professor Nachman Ash urges Israelis to stay vigilant, wear masks indoors and in crowded areas, explains new strain showing 'bad signs'

Unnamed official notes political sensitives surrounding recognition of vaccination passes from nations using shots not approved by Israel, e.g. UAE's use of Chinese inoculation

Health authorities waiting to see that there is no spike after Passover holiday, return to schools; TV says Israel to begin testing passengers at Ben Gurion on arriving airplanes

Nachman Ash also says his office's operations could be scaled back if the COVID-19 pandemic continues to abate in Israel

Ash says waiting for FDA and local approval after Pfizer's positive results in trials for kids 12-15; says officials looking to restore full classes in schools, cancel pod system

Ash says officials to discuss matter after Passover, adds that talks underway to expand normal classroom instruction for 11th-, 12th-graders