Prime Minister Naftali Bennett says the aim of the ministerial panel is to provide maximum protection from fast spreading Delta variant and at the same time cause minimal disruption to daily life; tasked coronavirus czar and newly appointed airport response chief Numa to prepare for future threat from variants

Health Ministry says 13,446 people received first dose of vaccine Sunday, largest number since March; health expert says Delta variant able to quickly connect to cells in body, causing increasing spread; PM makes social media plea for young teens to get jabbed before doses expire

Health Minister Horowitz praises Prof. Ash Nachman, saying he will bring 'rich professional and managerial experience' to the post, also pays tribute to departing Prof. Hezi Levi, who is returning to head Ashkelon hospital, for his 'exceptional dedication, humanity and professionalism'

Israeli team set to include former major leaguer and 4 times all-star second baseman Ian Kinsler, as well as Baltimore Orioles' third baseman Danny Valencia

Health Ministry says throughout Monday one virus patient passed away, bringing the overall death toll to 6,430; tally of serious cases remains stable at 21; infection rate up to 0.5%, with an average of 150 new daily cases