Israeli officials have said that, under the Oslo Accords, the Palestinian Health Ministry is responsible for vaccinating people in Gaza and in the parts of Judea and Samaria where it has limited self-rule.
Death toll since start of COVID pandemic in Israel hits 5,738, with 241 patients on ventilators. Health Ministry Director-General Professor Hezi Levy: Illegal Purim parties "infuriating," put family Passover gatherings at risk.
Contrary to recent reports, an Israel Hayom inquiry into the matter reveals that only around one-half of the approvals granted by the Exceptions Committee have been given to Haredim.
In latest report, Military Intelligence expresses concern over rising reproduction rate, relatively high number of serious coronavirus cases, and research that shows now-dominant UK variant is 60%-70% more likely to cause serious illness.
Blue and White leader Benny Gantz calls to halt shipments, arguing that the vaccines belong to the state, not Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Children, as well as six women who are either pregnant or have just given birth, are intubated. Military task force on the coronavirus: Israel's reproduction rate, now at 0.93, on the rise for four straight days.
The vaccine was estimated to be 57% effective at preventing any symptoms of COVID-19 two to three weeks after the first dose, and 94% a week or more after the second dose.
Seeking to drive vaccination rates up, Health Ministry is authorized to give municipalities access to names, contact information of residents who have yet to be inoculated.
Contagion rate rises for third consecutive day as Israel prepares for Purim holiday curfew. Healthcare officials, Arab leaders worry about rise in cases, low vaccination rates in Arab sector, and cases continue to mushroom in east Jerusalem, likely because of Friday prayers.
PM Netanyahu criticized by political rivals for not consulting with the public or the cabinet on sharing Israel's stock of vaccines.