Israel world leader in vaccine drive

Israel is leading the world in the administration of coronavirus vaccinations per capita. As of yesterday morning, the Ministry of Health announced that at least 1,090,000 people in the country…

Israeli elections almost inevitable

Israel’s so-called National Unity Government remains “unified” in name only, as an impasses between coalition partners, the Likud and the Blue and White parties, has once again plunged the country…

New COVID strain as Israel vaccinates

Israel has launched its coronavirus vaccination campaign just as the government considers closure of the Ben Gurion International Airport for two weeks in a new effort to ward off contagion…

FDA panel approves Moderna vaccine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will “rapidly” work towards granting emergency approval of Moderna Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate, following the overwhelmingly recommendations from a committee of external advisors.…

Israel’s coronavirus deaths top 3,000

Israel marked a grim milestone in the coronavirus pandemic, with 3,004 people now having died of the virus. Just since midnight last night, the Israeli Health Ministry said 1,879 more…

FDA experts approve Pfizer vaccine

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is widely expected to authorize emergency use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine in days. The development comes following the overwhelming endorsement of the…

COVID vaccine arrives in Israel

An initial shipment of Pfizer Inc. coronavirus vaccines arrived in Israel this morning, one day earlier than first announced. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was at Ben Gurion International Airport…

Israel awaits vaccines amid 3rd COVID wave

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reassuring the public that he is doing everything in his power to secure coronavirus vaccines for the nation’s citizens, while also warning that he…

Anti-Netanyahu protests resume

Hundreds of Israelis protested against continued rule by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu across the country last night. The anti-Netanyahu demonstrations have been ongoing for 24 consecutive weeks, over his indictment…

Netanyahu: Gantz needs to put on brakes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is calling on his coalition partner, Alternate Premier and Defense Minister Benny Gantz, to reverse course to avoid the prospect of new elections. Gantz and…