Education Minister Yifat Shasha-Biton, who is also a member of the government's coronavirus cabinet, has welcomed the decision to livestream next week's government discussion on COVID vaccination for children under the age of twelve.

"I congratulate the experts in the Health Ministry for their decision to hold their discussion on the issue of vaccinations for children in a transparent manner," she said. "It is right and proper to do so. This is the way to build public trust."