After government launched drive to vaccinate over 60s with booster shot despite lack of FDA approval, local health official says 'findings continue to point to the benefit of immunization now'

Country currently offering booster shot to people aged 60 and over as Delta variant spreads rapidly; PM praises rush to have third jab, expects half a million to have had it by end of day

Health Ministry says 360 patients are now in severe condition, while 15 local authorities are now categorized as red; MK Ofer Cassif from the Joint List tells Knesset officials he has tested positive for coronavirus

Rhythmic gymnast Linoy Ashram tells Ynet Russia's Dina Averina, who finished second in all-around final and blamed judges for unfair treatment, did not showcase sportsmanship after snubbing Israeli's attempt at condolence hug

Prof. Eran Segal, advisor to government on pandemic response, tells Ynet Israel must vaccinate million more people to balance out rising morbidity; cites aggressive measures taken by other countries to tackle vaccine hesitancy