Sharon Alroy Preis, who has taken a more conservative approach in favor of restrictions, receives 43% approval rating from public, compared to PM's 31%

With cabinet, health experts said to disagree on next COVID steps, Horowitz defends Alroy-Preis's professionalism; education minister given panic button due to threats against her

Report says PM questioned expert panel's call for tighter caps on gatherings already subject to Green Pass rules

Sharon Alroy-Preis says issue distinct from booster shots, where Israel didn't wait for US regulator; positivity rate lowest in 1.5 months as veteran basketball coach dies of COVID

Health officials deny country signed an exclusive deal with pharma giant, noting that Moderna shots are also administered; pharmaceutical company clarifies comments

Sharon Alroy-Preis says majority of patients on ventilators not inoculated, and that of the 27 patients on ECMO machines -- most of whom are under 60 -- 90% haven't had shot

Sharon Alroy-Preis warns event, to be attended by thousands, could become a hub of infections that will spread across the country; calls for strict caps on public gatherings

Positive rate over 7% as over 10,900 cases found; 114,000 Israelis received a booster dose on Monday, a day after Health Ministry broadened eligibility to anyone aged 12+

Teachers union said planning to ban unvaccinated or untested pupils, supplies of rapid tests intended for first day reportedly failing; some procedures still unclear

'We do not talk, we assassinate and murder people,' the man allegedly wrote on a public WhatsApp group, citing her aide's recent murder