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Strategic Affairs Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen: It's people's own fault if they don't get vaccinated. PM Bennett urges youth ages 12-16 to get vaccinated. Some 44 COVID patients hospitalized, with 16 on ventilators.
PM Bennett says government promotes vaccination rather than lockdowns, urges vaccines for children age 12 and up; Corona cabinet to debate new public health restrictions in light of Delta variant; 26 COVID patients hospitalized in serious condition; IDF no longer COVID-free.
Police in central Israeli city question 43-year-old father who sent his unvaccinated daughter to school in violation of quarantine guidelines upon returning from overseas, leading to outbreak among students.
Israelis required to wear masks indoors as Israel confirms 227 new cases of the coronavirus, a record not seen since April. Concerns COVID outbreak gaining steam as Delta variant found in Ashkelon sewers.
Despite leaving office just 10 days ago, former Deputy Health Minister Kisch accuses 'impotent' coalition of wasting time on photo ops. Israel's infection rate stands at 0.3% as country confirms 138 new cases of coronavirus.
"You sportsmen and sportswomen, who represent the diversity of Israeli society, are testament to the fact that the determination that courses through you crosses all sectors and groups," president tells athletes.
Fearing the Summer Olympics could turn into a hotbed of new coronavirus infections, organizers publish strict rules to ensure athletes' safety.
Israel currently has 554 active cases of the virus. Coronavirus chief Ash: Masks may once again be mandatory. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett reinstates coronavirus cabinet.
Prime minister announces a string of measures after visiting Ben-Gurion International Airport.
Itay Shanny, 22, will be the first archer to ever compete for Israel in the Olympic Games. Israel's Olympic team now includes 81 athletes in 17 different sports.