Salman Zarka explains he wants children aged 5-11 to get vaccinated for a Green Pass, instead of relying on the tests; top health official says shots to be given at schools

Member of Health Ministry panel dealing with coronavirus outbreak tells TV that move, which will remove one method of getting Green Pass, aimed at encouraging vaccinations

IDF Home Front Command says beleaguered campaign will renew Thursday through Tuesday in localities where initial antibody rates have been at least 12%

Jerusalem mayor calls operation a COVID 'breeding ground,' suggests conducting tests at schools; early data shows ultra-Orthodox kids twice as likely to have been infected

Long lines and delays mar first day of national serological testing program for children ages 3-12 to prepare for the upcoming school year

Cabinet decision will only apply to grades 8 and up; Bennett said to grow frustrated in meeting over education minister's refusal to vaccinate students during school hours

Public Security Minister Omer Barlev argues that Jewish High Holiday period, rising coronavirus cases warrant delay to October 1

Senior Home Front Command officer says hundreds of troops being sent to hospitals, clinics to boost medical system, helping perform serological tests of children for schools

Military will lead efforts after plans stall for serological testing at schools; vaccinations for pupils on school grounds still up in the air

Ministry said to rule out serology testing in Bnei Brak during study hours and insist parent must be present, though city already obtained permission from guardians