Israel Tells Its Health Care Providers: Don’t Exclude Women From Ads
The Health Ministry has received a raft of complaints that the country’s health maintenance organizations exclude women from publicity material aimed at ultra-Orthodox Jews
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Coronavirus Live: Israel Agrees With Moderna on Doubling Vaccine Supply
Israel's information center calls to consider reimposing some restrictions ■ Gaza active cases top 10,000 ■ At least 700,000 Israelis had COVID, Health Ministry director-general says
Children, Pregnant Women Will Be the Last to Be Vaccinated for COVID-19 in Israel
A panel has proposed that people 80 and over, medical staffers with high exposure to COVID and people with risk factors be given top preference
Israel to Produce 15 Million Doses of Its COVID-19 Vaccine, Research Institute Says
The third and final phase of testing on Israel's single-dose vaccine is expected to begin in April, says the director of the Institute for Biological Research
Coronavirus Israel Live: Fifteen Malls Reopen in Government Pilot
Pandemic czar says third lockdown is 'on the agenda' ■ Serious cases drop, but overall active cases rise ■ Israel weighs closing West Bank, Gaza crossings amid Palestinian COVID spike
Arab Towns Account for 45 Percent of Israel's COVID-19 Cases, and Rising
Testing is far too low, Arab Emergency Committee says, as is compliance with regional lockdowns – and it is unlikely to change without a proper economic safety net
AstraZeneca Says Its COVID-19 Vaccine Heading to Israel Is 'Highly Effective'
Trial finds that half dose of the vaccine followed by a full dose at least one month apart is 90% effective
Israeli Researchers Are Convinced They Found a Way to Cure Cancer
The story of an exceptional scientist who discovered how tumors outwit the immune system – and en route may also have found the key to fighting Alzheimer’s
Israel Says Agreed With AstraZeneca on COVID Vaccine Rations for 5 Million People
Under the agreement, AstraZeneca vaccines would begin arriving in Israel in first half of 2021 ■ Deal includes largest supply of rations Israel has secured so far
A New Form of Pollution Has Been Found in Israel’s Groundwater
Substances used in flame retardant have been found in relatively high concentrations in areas of past major fires, but not at dangerous levels in drinking water
Little Time, Limited Information for Israel's Committee on COVID Vaccine Distribution
Coronavirus vaccine could arrive in Israel as early as January, but the panel that has to decide who gets it first will face plenty of difficulties and dilemmas until then
Analysis Moderna's COVID Vaccine Progress Is Good News, but Israel's Not Out of the Woods Yet
In theory, the Moderna contract should have been much more balanced and reasonable than the Pfizer deal, but this isn’t quite the case
Analysis With Two Possible COVID-19 Vaccines in the Forefront, Will Israelis Rush to Get Shots?
The government may have to answer skeptics and go for an all-out campaign to get the population to inoculate massively against the scourge of the century
Israeli Army to Stop Monitoring Social Media in Fight Against COVID-19
Worried about eroding public trust, the Israeli military shies from coronavirus-curbing methods that could be seen as a violation of citizens’ rights
Israel Halts Aid Program for Elderly as Legislation Stalls Amid COVID Crisis
The government decides to terminate a project that gives community support to those receiving long-term care due to the difficulty in passing legislation because of the political and coronavirus crises
Most Israelis Afraid to Be First to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine, Poll Finds
Survey indicates 52 percent of Israelis unwilling to be vaccinated during the first cycle, with fear more common among women and young people
Coronavirus Israel Live: Merchants in Tel Aviv's Carmel Market Reopen Against Regulations
Nablus introduces night curfew and Gaza goes into lockdown ■ Israel approves plan to reopen hotels in Eilat and Dead Sea
Explained Deep Freeze Challenge: How and When Pfizer, Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccines Will Arrive to Israel
Haaretz breaks down the logistical challenges surrounding the transportation, storage of the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines and why some Israelis still have doubts
The Gamble That Paid Off: How Israel Sealed Moderna COVID Vaccine Deal Early in the Game
Moderna revealed that its clinical trials were a roaring success, and Israel is poised to reap the benefits of a long journey to the coronavirus vaccine
Israeli Fifth and Sixth Graders to Return to School in Cities With Low COVID Infection Rates
Outdoor shopping centers in areas with low infection rates are expected to open Wednesday
Israeli Health Worker Suspended After Spitting on Christian Icons in Jaffa
Employee of Magen David Adom spat on pictures of Jesus after entering building to administer a COVID test, saying it was 'idol worship'
Under COVID, Israeli Army and Police Monitor Social Media to Prevent Gatherings
Thousands of soldiers have been put to work, keeping tabs on revelers attending illegal events under COVID restrictions. Some worry this might be another step down the 'slippery slope' to authoritarianism
Israel Weighs Nighttime Curfew as COVID Infection Rate Reaches Highest Point Since September
The cabinet will also discuss loosening other restrictions although Health Ministry statistics show the pandemic is still spreading
Netanyahu Celebrates Deal, but Pfizer 'Keeps Right to Do Anything It Wants' With COVID Vaccine
The agreement for four million coronavirus vaccines is more of a statement of intent than a legally binding deal. Netanyahu has taken full credit, but there are no sanctions if Pfizer reneges
Israel Signs Deal With Pfizer for Coronavirus Vaccine That Would Cover Half the Population
Netanyahu hails 'great day on our way to victory against the coronavirus' ■ The vaccine supply is expected as early as January ■ Israel has agreements with two more suppliers
Israel Introduces Pooling Method to Increase Coronavirus Testing Capacity
The combinatorial testing strategy conserves resources and can allow Israel to perform hundreds of thousands of COVID tests a day
Analysis Israel Hopes for a Coronavirus Vaccine Soon, but Can It Make People Get It?
Despite much talk about the possibility of a mandatory vaccine, recent history shows legislation would be unlikely and that other incentives will drive most people to get vaccinated
Netanyahu: Israel Poised to Receive First Pfizer COVID Vaccines in January
Prime minister says ‘final obstacle’ in talks removed, but deal has yet to have been signed ■ Health minister says deal to be signed Sunday ■ Company threatened this week to cancel allocation of 7 million vaccine doses set aside for Israel
In Midst of COVID-19 Pandemic, an Alarming Exodus at Israel’s Health Ministry
A dangerous wave of resignations at the peak of the coronavirus pandemic has left top posts at Israel's Health Ministry empty – and no one is rushing to fill them
Analysis Pfizer's Coronavirus Vaccine Progress Is Good News for the World, Less So for Israel
Israel currently has purchase agreements with two other companies, Moderna and Arcturus, and there’s no guarantee either will deliver a safe and effective COVID vaccine product. But there's some hope