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Israelis returning from seven countries outlined by the ministry will now be required to self-isolate upon arrival, even if vaccinated.

As India's coronavirus pandemic breaks records, the healthcare system is overwhelmed. "We started burying the bodies of COVID casualties when no one else was willing to touch them," one crematorium volunteer tells Israel Hayom.

Talks among members of so-called "change" bloc stall as parties disagree on division of ministerial portfolios. Meanwhile, Benny Gantz reportedly in talks to join Netanyahu in coalition government, sources say.

The Health Ministry expects to receive approval from the Food and Drug Administration by early May, and begin the children's inoculation campaign at the end of next month.

Given the prevailing expectation that PM Netanyahu is unlikely to receive an extension should he fail to form a government before his mandate expires, the party leaders sit down to discuss their various positions.

Sa'ar, a former Likud challenger to Netanyahu who ran against him in the March 23 election and vowed not to sit in his government, may accept deal in which he would not have to sit under incumbent.

Shas leader Aryeh Deri says he "has no interest in becoming prime minister." Over on the Center-Left bloc, hiccups in negotiations have insiders warn that Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid's "amateurism will see Netanyahu remain in power."

The local Jewish population has shown outpouring support to struggling institutions and social projects, both inside and outside the community.

Scary pictures are emerging from all over the country. There are rows of dead bodies awaiting their turn at the crematoriums.