Health minister says vaccines enable life to go on under virus's shadow; says wider opening of airport done ‘with a heavy heart'; Netanyahu has said Israel is beyond crisis

But health leaders indicate some limitations likely on Passover; Edelstein: Broader opening of airport done ‘with a heavy heart. It endangers us greatly'

Restaurants, hotels, event venues to open as planned next week under Health Ministry rules; Ben Gurion Airport reportedly to reopen to Israelis

Nevertheless, Netanyahu and health minister reportedly reach deal behind education minister's back on reopening grades 7-10 next week

Official tells newspaper that government needs to see if illicit gatherings negatively affect morbidity rate

R-value shows virus spread nearly at point of expansion again; health minister implores Jerusalemites to 'leave the parties until after the coronavirus'

Few reports of police enforcement as throngs ignore pleas of health officials and take to the streets to celebrate the costume holiday

Dozens of gatherings take place both indoors and outdoors, with health officials concerned crowds will lead to new spike in infections that could delay reopening economy

Many countries are now weighing their own certification systems, while grappling with moral questions over the prospect of dividing the world along lines of vaccine access

Illegal celebrations dispersed in Jerusalem, Haifa, Beit Shemesh and more; police official: 'We all know repercussions, but some willing to endanger themselves and their families'