Defense Ministry says radar arrays detected incoming 'target' and two Arrow 3 interceptors were fired at it, destroying it; trial follows recent Iranian ballistic missile tests

Ministry chief Nachman Ash acknowledges quarantine was cut to 5 days mainly due to public pressure, says outbreak peak still a week away, hospitals 'stretched to the limit'

Research dashes hopes that new boosters will deliver Omicron-proof protection, but they may still help the elderly and at-risk by reducing chances of serous illness

Blast wounds soldiers from elite Duvdevan Unit; last week, a deadly friendly-fire incident involved troops from another elite detachment

Finance minister calls for end to Green Pass; Health Ministry to continue administering 4th vaccine dose, despite new evidence that it is not very effective against Omicron

Kremlin says leaders will discuss 'whole range of issues of bilateral cooperation,' including 2015 deal; visit is first by an Iranian president to Russia since 2017

Israelis to receive 25-30 million antigen kits, with some earmarked for the elderly, schools and most vulnerable

Despite COVID-19 pandemic, there were 647 donations carried out last year, including a 30% increase in 'altruistic' donors who were not acquainted with the recipient