The father of MK David Bitan of the Likud has passed away. "With great sorrow and grief I announce the passing of my dear father, Albert Bitan, who passed away tonight. Details regarding the date of the funeral will be provided later, "Bitan wrote.

'Agree to vaccinate kids in schools - or we will murder you.' Tel Aviv man indicted for threatening to murder minister over vaccine policies

Irina Nevzlin, chairman of the board of directors of Beit Hatfutsot and wife of MK Yuli Edelstein, has emerged as a candidate for chairman of the Jewish Agency.

El Al will soon begin service to numerous new destinations around the world, anticipating a rise in ticket sales following the announcement exempting vaccinated individuals from quarantine upon their return from abroad.

An 80-year-old man was rescued from the Dead Sea. He remains in danger despite receiving MDA care at the scene.

A 14-year-old girl was rescued a short while ago after falling into the Jordan river. MDA medics performed artificial resuscitation and evacuated her to hospital care.

Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel has commented In the decision to make third vaccinations available to all, saying that "All that remains to be done is simply to go get vaccinated. Everyone must do their part against the virus."

Former coronavirus crisis manager Prof. Roni Gamzu has criticized the state's handling of the crisis, saying 'I don't understand why the immediate reaction to every wave of cases is to propose a lockdown. We must begin to handle this illness like any other.'