Health Minister Horowitz pleads for 'booster' to health system, as Omicron variant spreads; experts said to tell PM to brace for 20,000 daily cases next week

Nachman Ash cites concerns such people more vulnerable to Omicron; mask mandate ordered for large outdoor gatherings; experts warn Bennett of possible jump to 20,000 daily cases

While Jerusalem says sit-down focused on civilian and security issues, global leaders seek discussion of core political disagreements as well

Reports say PA leader repeatedly expressed commitment to stop violence in West Bank, but voiced concern over Jerusalem escalation during meeting with defense minister

Minister Elkin notes the Palestinian leader 'wants ICC to jail the defense minister as a war criminal'; PM Bennett reportedly exasperated; but the left praises him

Reports say move comes with Omicron already spreading in Israel; officials also planning to shorten quarantine regulations amid fears hundreds of thousands will be confined

Horowitz says closing skies pointless when Omicron is rapidly spreading; quarantine may be nixed for vaccinated, as current rules expected to lead to 'effective lockdown'

Health minister says lockdowns and travel restrictions cannot be a long-term solution: 'We can't endlessly live in a bunker'

Officials looking to fix rules amid fears hundreds of thousands will be sent to quarantine; Liberman: Hysteria worse than virus

Patients at risk and medical workers also eligible as Israel becomes first country in world to offer fourth shot to combat Omicron variant