Israelis no longer need special permission to fly to much of Africa, Belgium, Italy, Ireland, Germany, and the Scandinavian nations; 600 new Omicron cases confirmed

Over 600 new cases of strain confirmed; eight patients with variant hospitalized, including 2 unvaccinated in serious condition; PM: Pfizer treatment pill due to arrive Wednesday

PM says Israeli officials are not 'automatic naysayers' to the Vienna talks, but a positive outcome appears highly unlikely

In radio interviews from quarantine, Bennett says Israel will not automatically reject a nuclear deal reached with Iran in Vienna

PM consults with National Security Council on disease that's ravaging wild and domestic birds in north, delivering what minister calls 'worst blow to wildlife in Israel's history'

Premier says Likud going to cause 'mass breakout' in Knesset; opposition leader tells him to 'quit whining'

PM accuses Netanyahu of 'disregarding public health' as he heads to plenum's isolated section; strain confirmation expected to take days, by which time isolation rules may be eased

Bennett warns no one will completely escape impact of coronavirus tide, moves to ease isolation rules for vaccinated to prevent de facto lockdown-by-quarantine

Armed with an ultra-effective foil in Benjamin Netanyahu and MKs seemingly committed to letting bygones be bygones, the coalition is thriving despite serious divisions in its ranks

Cabinet holds meeting on strategic plateau, with ministers approving $317M development plan; Bennett hails Trump recognition, then goes into quarantine as daughter catches COVID