African country has no diplomatic ties with Jerusalem; top health officials say they weren't consulted on initiative by Netanyahu to exchange shots for diplomatic advantage

Cabinet to convene to approve restrictions over holiday weekend amid fears of renewed outbreak; coronavirus czar says more closures inevitable if transmission rate continues rise

Health Ministry worried over parties that will drive up virus cases; Edelstein pushes back against cities planning to defy government and open school for grades 7-10

Officials are concerned parties will be held in violation of limitations on public gatherings, driving up COVID-19 cases

Shoppers largely adhere to health guidelines, though some fail to maintain social distancing; virus czar warns not to 'behave however you want'; transmission rate falls to 0.79

With infections on the rise among children, 41% say they will inoculate; virus czar says rollout expected from April if Pfizer trials yield positive results

Blue and White head wants immediate decision to allow preparations ahead of holiday next week; 14 new cases of South African variant found, including 1 person reinfected with virus

Health Ministry officials, Blue and White ministers reportedly likely to reach agreement to restart commerce before planned February 23 date; virus czar concerned about Purim

Gantz said demanding opening prior to planned Feb. 23 date; ministers to discuss allowing outdoor studies in high-infection areas

Holy site reopened following 45-day pause due to pandemic restrictions; number of seriously ill patients in Israel continues to decline as effects of vaccinations kick in