Israel ramps up national lockdown

Israel is set to impose new restrictions at midnight tonight, in a tightening of an ongoing lockdown aimed at curbing spread of the coronavirus. 466,916 Israelis have tested positive for…

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…

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…

Israel considers lockdown exit strategy

Israel’s Coronavirus Cabinet is slated to meet tomorrow to discuss the exit strategy from the nationwide lockdown to curb the epidemic. At a meeting of top ministers and health officials…