Prof. Eran Segal, a member of the advisory team for the Coronavirus Cabinet, says tonight (Thursday) that it is still impossible to determine if another wave of infections has begun. "We do not yet know if this is a new wave - it depends In people getting vaccinated. We also do not know if there is a decline in the effectiveness of the last booster shot. There is a real increase in morbidity - but this spread can still be stopped," Segal said.

Two people were injured when an electric bicycle rider collided with a minibus In Avner Street in Haifa. MDA medics treated the wounded and evacuated them to Rambam Hospital.

Boise police are asking for information after anti-Semitic graffiti was spray painted In the front of a historic downtown building.

Dr. Arnon Shachar, head of the COVID-19 unit at Maccabi Healthcare, estimates that the children's vaccination campaign will achieve significant results. "I believe we will reach a good percentage of the country's youth with the child vaccination campaign. I am convinced that people will understand what is at stake and want to protect their children. There are many who are waiting to see the results in the US - we are trying to reassure them," Dr. Shachar commented.

Prison warden to face questioning after describing female soldiers being handed over to security prisoners "to keep them happy."

Three political parties in Germany present coalition agreement which for the first time pledges to promote Jewish life.

Amid concerns over spread of new coronavirus strain, Bennett meets with health officials, weighs travel ban.

In a follow-up discussion chaired by the Prime Minister and the Minister of Health, the following decisions have now been made: - The following countries have been defined as red: South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia and Aswatini. Foreigners from these countries will not be able to enter Israel. - All those returning to Israel from these countries, including those who have redirected a third booster shot, will be quarantined in hotels for 7 days, and will be released after performing 2 negative PCR tests. Passengers who refuse to be checked will be charged for 14 days of hotel quarantine. The Prime Minister will conduct Ingoing situation assessments, together with the Minister of Health and the professionals in his office, in order to closely monitor the outbreak of the new strain and prevent its spread in Israel.