Health Ministry says the tally of seriously ill has also risen and is now the highest it has been since March, while infection rate nears worrying 5%; 80 patients passed away since the start of August

Dina Averina says Ashram 'did nothing wrong' after judges' decision to award first place to Israeli in all-around final in Tokyo on Saturday; Ashram's win drew controversy on social media in Russia

Production company says August dates will likely be pushed to October after Health Ministry demanded band members self-isolate upon arrival in Israel despite them repeatedly saying they would not do it

Dr. Dorit Nitzan says booster shot expected to become available in more countries soon, but global health body currently focusing on vaccinating public with initial doses; deems lockdowns ineffective in combating pandemic

Police say as part of new enforcement campaign, voted on by ministers earlier, officers will work to enforce mask and Green Pass mandates as well as mandatory quarantine; in some cases, drones will alert violators from above