First Omicron case detected in Gaza, Palestinians say
The Hamas-controlled health ministry in the Gaza Strip said on Sunday it had identified the first case of the Omicron ...
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Health experts predict 4.5 million Omicron cases in Israel within 6 weeks
Health Ministry reports 1,118 cases of the new variant. A shipment of one million Moderna vaccines arrive in country. Experts ...
COVID vaccine does not cause infertility, Israeli study finds
Since the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was approved for use, there have been rumors that it can affect women's fertility. Some anti-vaccine ...
On Christmas Day, pope prays for end to COVID pandemic
"Comfort the victims of violence against women, which has increased in this time of pandemic. Offer hope to young children ...
PM urges preparations for possible 6th COVID wave
PM Naftali Bennett orders the purchase of 50 million more antigen tests and urges hospitals to conduct equipment assessments. PM ...
TA begins elementary school vaccinations as COVID cases hit 4-month peak
Over 1,000 Israelis test positive for the coronavirus for five consecutive days. FDA approves a second pill against COVID, providing ...
Elephant Santas in Thailand help protect kids against COVID
Dressed for Christmas, elephants pass out hand sanitizer and face masks to children at a school north of Bangkok.
The empty suit at the head of the table
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett never held any real executive office, and he never had to implement his plans for beating ...
'Avoiding 4th COVID shot could take a heavy toll,' expert warns
FDA approves Pfizer's coronavirus pill. Two British studies suggest Omicron variant might be milder than the Delta strain. In Israel, ...
Seeking to combat Omicron, Health Ministry expands vaccination efforts to malls
COVID infection rate slightly down as 903 Israelis test positive for the virus. Noticable drop in new coronavirus cases reported ...