Israel shares vaccines internationally

[Editor's Note: The post has been updated to reflect the suspension of Israel's donation program abroad]. Israel is now donating surplus COVID-19 vaccines to friendly nations. After stating that his…

Israel’s ‘fast pass’ to normalcy

“Vaccinated? Get the Green Pass and get back to life.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted that message, as the country jump-started the economy with the staged reopening of some…

Israel reports 94% vaccine success

Israel’s largest healthcare provider is reporting a 94% decline in symptomatic coronavirus infections among 600,000 people who have been administered both doses of the Pfizer / BioNTech vaccine. The Clalit…

Israel a world case study for vaccinations

The world’s most efficient coronavirus inoculation drive has been achieved by Israel, whose efficient and swift campaign has also made the country into the largest real-world study of the Pfizer…

Israel, Greece sign tourism pact

Israel and Greece are hoping to spearhead a “green passport” program to enable the resumption of international travel for people who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus. Israeli Prime Minister…

Netanyahu to visit UAE

[This article has been updated to reflect the postponement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned visit to the UAE, due to Israel's coronavirus national lockdown]. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans…

3rd Israel lockdown extended again

The Israeli government has extended the general lockdown pursuant to existing detailed regulations for an additional five days, in further attempts to curb spread of the coronavirus and its variants.…

Israel closes int’l airport

Israel will ban all incoming and departing passenger flights from the Ben Gurion International Airport tonight in a further efforts to prevent the spread of new coronavirus mutations. No one…

Israel extends 3rd lockdown

The Israeli Coronavirus Cabinet of government ministers extended the third national lockdown by an additional 10 days, by unanimous vote. The decision came as coronavirus infection rates soared to their…

Israel starts 2nd vaccine phase

Israel is continuing to maintain its momentum with the world's fastest per capita coronavirus vaccination campaign. The country’s bid to protect the most vulnerable citizens by next month and ease…