Israelis waiting to receive their booster shot on Saturday say their decision to get the jab remains unchanged; Green pass regulations remain on track to include only people who were given 3 doses as of October 1

Sharon Alroy-Preis says decision to continue offering the booster to the wider population despite FDA recommendation, based on reduced efficacy observed during surge of cases caused by Delta variant of virus

Police say earlier attempts to bring about owners agreement to dismantle structure posing danger to passers by and traffic, failed thus requiring presence of forces to protect municipal workers authorized by court

PM Mikati says Hezbollah orchestrated shipment not approved by government, adding he was 'saddened' by what he called 'a violation of Lebanese sovereignty'

Leading physician says sparsity of life-saving machine could force medical teams to prioritize saving some patients over others; Health Ministry: number of ECMO patients nearing peaks of previous wave, before vaccines