Ministry says a total of 12 cases have been identified so far in Israel from the South African variant.

Liberman: General lockdown intended solely to please Deri, Litzman and Gafni in return 'they'll do whatever PM tells them.'

"Glad that following weeks of dialogue between our defense establishments, including with former defense secretary, Dr. Mark Esper, and Chairman of JCOS, Gen. Mark Milley, the Pentagon has moved military overview of Israel to Central Command, which includes other countries in the Middle East.""This shift will further boost cooperation between the IDF and the US armed forces in confronting regional challenges, along with other friends with whom we share interests," wrote Gantz.

Four more cases of the S. Africa-based coronavirus mutation have been discovered in Israel.According to GLZ Radio, the carriers are all individuals who have recently returned from trips to the UAE.

Family of late Lt. Col. Dr. Avi Harlev, shot dead in Lahav forest last week, demands security forces locate murderers.

Israeli health authorities reported 8,013 new coronavirus cases detected out of a total of 95,581 individuals tested over the weekend. 1,082 patients remain in critical condition, with 247 In ventilators.3,943 Israelis have died of the virus since the beginning of the crisis.2,027,835 have received their first dose of the COVID vaccine and 205,579 the second and final dose.

Israeli health services report that 50 coronavirus patients died in Israel In Monday, 52 In Tuesday and 52 In Wednesday of the previous week. Yesterday, an additional 11 succumbed to the virus, bringing the total number of deaths since the beginning of the outbreak to 3,910.

Likud MK Tzahi Hanegbi says Israel will ensure its safety if 'left alone' by the incoming US gov't.