PM Naftali Bennett's government was sworn in last June. The coalition, which includes a collection of eight hard-right, liberal and Arab parties, has staggered closer to imploding in recent weeks, with several MKs bolting its ranks.
Over 5,815 Israelis test positive for the coronavirus as concerns of resurgence grow. Health Ministry recommends indoor mask-wearing for the first time since the mandate dropped in April.
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz meet with experts to discuss rising COVID cases, which are at their highest since April 19.
Travelers, regardlessof nationality, won't have to present a negative test result before boarding a plane to Israel and will not have to undergo a COVID test upon entry, the Health Ministry says.
World Health Organization: There were 14.9 million excess deaths associated with the coronavirus pandemic by the end of 2021.
"Testing policies will remain in place, as will the rest of the services related to the pandemic," official says.
Three passengers returning from South Africa, Singapore and Italy test positive for the BA4 strain of the virus. Health Ministry said to be "monitoring the situation closely."
Former COVID chief Ronni Gamzu: The time has come to do the right thing in Israel and remove the restrictions and the mask mandate in its entirety because the virus is no longer as dangerous as it was in the past.
Clalit Health Services analyzes the data of over 300 Israelis over the age of 60 in the most comprehensive study on the effects of the fourth vaccine jab to date.
Health Ministry's pandemic response team recommends booster shot of coronavirus vaccine for children. To date, no Western country has approved a booster COVID shot for all children across the board.