David Rosenberg

Herd Immunity?

WHO: Omicron could spell end of COVID pandemic

Senior World Health Organization official says Omicron variant could 'plausibly' mark the end of the COVID pandemic.

Biden's First Year:

Under Biden, support for Democrats falls to lowest level since 1990s

During Biden's first year in White House, party identification with Democrats drops to lowest level recorded since the 1990s.

Poll shows major shift in Knesset if Netanyahu resigns

Israelis give Bennett government poor marks for handling of COVID pandemic, with just 6% saying Bennett is best suited to serve as PM.

Likud MK: Time to get rid of Green Pass, mass quarantines

MK Gadi Yevarkan says steps to reduce quarantine length and restrictions a 'good start', but urges end to Green Pass rules, limit testing.

Gunman from Texas synagogue standoff identified

Authorities say gunman who held four hostage in Dallas-area synagogue was 44-year-old UK man.

US Supreme Court intervenes to block Biden's vaccine mandate

Court nullifies Biden administration vaccine mandate on large companies - but narrowly votes to uphold mandate on healthcare facilities.

EU regulators warn against repeated COVID booster shots

European Union's vaccine regulators say excessive use of COVID booster shots could impair immune response, lead to system 'overload'.

Biden's approval rating falls to all-time low

After modest rise in December, President Biden's net approval rating falls again, hitting lowest level since his inauguration one year ago.

Israel drops Green Pass requirements at stores

Ministers vote to ease restrictions at shopping centers, allowing indoor dining at food courts and entry to stores without Green Pass.

Researcher: CDC's COVID-diabetes study is 'embarassing'

SF physician slams new CDC study showing association between COVID and diabetes in children. 'Wouldn't pass at a 7th grade science fair.'

Study:

Heart inflammation risk rises dramatically for young with booster shots

New research suggests heart inflammation may be more common than initially believed, becomes more likely among young with booster shots.

11,978 new cases

New COVID infections hits record high in Israel

12,000 new cases of COVID diagnosed in Israel in a single day, marking highest level of new confirmed cases ever.

'Omicron is here'

Bennett: 'Omicron wave is here - we'll offer 4th dose to people 60+'

'Omicron is different than all the previous variants,' says Prime Minister Bennett. 'It requires us to adapt everything we knew about COVID'

Health Minister:

Health Minister: 'Israel facing 'extreme' fifth wave, we'll have to ration tests'

'This wave will be extreme - but short', says Health Minister, as number of cases rises significantly. Ministers protest shift in policies.

Fifth COVID Wave:

Israel okays 4th dose of COVID vaccine, partially restores outdoor mask mandate

Health Ministry chief Nachman Ash says decision reached to move forward with second booster shot for people with impaired immune systems.

Liberman:

Liberman: 'There will be no lockdown, air travel must be reopened by January'

Israeli Finance Minister sets deadline for complete reopening of air travel to and from Israel, says new lockdown not on the table.

'Travel bans pushing Israel-Diaspora relations to breaking point'

Diaspora Minister warns the Israel's ties with Jews abroad is reaching 'breaking point' over travel bans barring non-citizens from visiting.

Report: Israeli airstrikes killed 130 in Syria this year

29 Israeli airstrikes carried out in Syria in 2021, Syria monitor group says, killing 125 soldiers and militiamen.

Australia looks to reopen despite first Omicron-related death

Elderly man with preexisting conditions dies after testing positive for Omicron variant, as authorities hold off on new lockdowns.

Israel's expanded Green Pass limits, school restrictions go into effect

New restrictions at shopping centers and schools go into effect.

Former UTJ head and ex-minister Yaakov Litzman won't run for reelection

Top haredi lawmaker and former minister announces that this will be his last term in the Knesset, but vows to work to topple government.

Likud MK slams 'human rights violating' COVID rules, denies he made Holocaust comparison

After being ejected from Knesset committee, MK Gadi Yevarkan rejects accusations he compared government policy to the Holocaust.

Is Israeli Health Ministry misleading government on Omicron deaths?

Amid talks for 2nd booster, plans for new COVID restrictions, did Health Ministry mislead ministers regarding dangers of Omicron variant?

Israel's first Omicron death - was actually not Omicron-related

Health Ministry says elderly man who died Tuesday and was labeled 'first Israeli Omicron death' - actually had Delta variant, not Omicron.

2024: New poll shows Biden trailing Trump by 8 points

Just 41% of voters approve of Biden's job performance, with majority backing Republicans in midterm elections.

Israel bans travel to US, Canada

Ministers vote to red-list multiple countries, including US and Canada, banning travel starting Tuesday.

Omicron Variant:

Bennett: Time is running out - vaccinate your kids now

Prime Minister Bennett warns of 'fifth wave' of the coronavirus, lamenting 'rapid spread' of Omicron variant.

Olmert defends Netanyahu: Trump is pathetic - it's crazy

Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert gives rare support for rival Benjamin Netanyahu, trashes Trump. 'He's a pathetic man.'

Israeli Health Ministry Director-General Nachman Ash: Mandatory vaccinations a possibility

Health Ministry Director-General Nachman Ash says universal vaccine mandate currently not necessary - but says it is still on the table.

Poll: After half a year of PM Bennett, voters prefer Netanyahu

Prime Minister Bennett has 44% job approval rating in new poll, with plurality of Israelis favoring Netanyahu as PM.

Doctor who discovered Omicron: Most cases are 'extremely mild'

South African physician who discovered Omicron variant says panic at this stage is unwarranted, noting most cases are 'very mild'.

Poll: Yamina falls to 4, New Hope drops to 0

Pro-Netanyahu coalition loses ground to 'change' bloc, despite Likud rising to 35 seats.

Sugary drinks, lack of sleep linked to COVID hospitalizations

CDC study finds drinking sugary drinks and sleeping less than seven hours a night significantly increase the risk of COVID hospitalization.

Christmas parade massacre suspect: 'Jews are evil impostors'

Pedophile arrested for killing six in ramming attack on Wisconsin Christmas parade quoted Hitler, warned of Jewish plans of world domination

Syrian missile entered Israeli airspace, exploded over Haifa Bay

Four Syrians killed in massive bombing attacks attributed to Israel. Syrian anti-aircraft missile reportedly explodes over northern Israel.

US officials ordered to avoid Old City of Jerusalem

US State Department issues warning following deadly Hamas shooting attack, orders government employees not to visit Old City of Jerusalem.

Old City of Jerusalem Attack:

Terror Victim's Fiancé: He was the strongest, most caring person

'He always treated people with love and respect.' Jen Schiff, engaged to the victim of Jerusalem shooting attack, eulogizes her fiancé.

Austria returns to full nationwide COVID lockdown, make vaccines mandatory

Days after imposing lockdown on the unvaccinated, Austria to lockdown entire population, including fully vaccinated.

FDA report finds all-cause mortality higher among vaccinated

FDA report shows Pfizer's clinical trials found 24% higher all-cause mortality rate among the vaccinated compared to placebo group.

Poll:

Poll: Biden's plummeting approval rating dragging down Democrats

Republicans open up wide lead over Democrats as Biden's approval rating falls below 40% in latest poll.