Health Minister

Health Minister Horowitz: Alroy-Preis is being slandered

Horowitz insists cancellation of quarantine for students is "correct decision"; criticizes Netanyahu govt for disastrous school closures.

PM pushes lockdown for unvaccinated, Health Minister opposes

New restrictions to be imposed against Omicron variant. PM asks for compulsory vaccination option to be legally evaluated.

Health Minister plans to make abortions even easier

Reforms would include automatic approval of all abortions performed up to 12th week of pregnancy.

Abu Kabir Forensics Institute to remain open on Shabbat

Health Minister didn't respond when asked to allow Abu Kabir to work nights, but when Arab MKs pressed for Shabbat opening, he agreed.

'The virus is changing rapidly and spreading fast'

Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz on South American variant of the coronavirus: I hope we are able to isolate the cases.

Minister of Health: Another lockdown? Only as a last resort

According to Horowitz, a nationwide lockdown is the last resort and all means will be taken to avoid it.

50% of Israelis vaccinated for COVID-19

Minister of Health says over 70% of Israelis aged 16 and above have received at least 1st dose of Corona vaccine.

Health Minister:

'The government is a mess'

Health Minister Edelstein has lost patience with the government's behavior in cabinet meetings.

Meet the anti-vaxxer, COVID skeptic party

Dr. Aryeh Avni says that he wants to be Minister of Health, claims he could have saved all those who died of COVID-19

Health Minister:

'Want to spend Passover with family? Then be alone on Purim'

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein talks about the current situation and Israel's plans going forward.

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Prime Minister attends Israel's 2 millionth vaccination

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Health Minister Edelstien dropped in on the vaccination center just before vaccination #2,000,000 happened.

Who is to blame for the severe rise in morbidity and mortality?

Health Minister Edelstein today blames the whole world for the serious rise in morbidity and mortality. Opinion

Watch: PM Netanyahu vaccinates

Prime Minister and Health Minister at Sheba Hospital: 'to set example and encourage general public to get vaccinated.'

Health Minister: Night curfew being seriously discussed

Health Minister refers to measures being considered, cools vax enthusiasm: 'Significant amount of vaccines won't reach Israel this year.'

Health Minister: 'We're opening slowly to avoid 3rd lockdown'

Health Minister visits Ziv Hospital in Tzfat: 'Quite a few businesses will return to activity this coming Sunday.'

Health Minister warns:

No way around it, a properly built sukkah is a closed space

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein, Internal Security Minister Amir Ohana, Acting Police Superintendent Moti Cohen tour Tel Aviv.

Health Minister 'understands all our fundamental rights'

'But what about the rights of a citizen who has diabetes or lung disease?' - Edelstein.

Health Minister: Mask 'helps'; citizens need to be careful

PM, Health Minister visit Soroka Hospital: 'Question is at what point can hospitals not accept more patients; there's currently space.'

Clashes between protesters and police in Jerusalem

Hundreds of haredim protest closures imposed by city.

Health Min files complaint:

Soroka Hospital doctor called on public to evade quarantine

'Whoever comes [to the protest] and is not interested in 2 weeks isolation, leave your phone at home.' Edelstein: 'Encourages breaking law.'

Yuli Edelstein: 'We won't reach total closure at this point'

'It may be that during the day we'll announce certain red zones,' said Health Minister Edelstein. 'Goal is to cut off infection chain.'

Health Minister signs forced quarantine for coronavirus-infected

Virus that erupted in China added to list of infectious diseases and will now allow forced hospitalization of anyone suspected with illness.

Litzman Appointed 'Official' Health Minister

Yaakov Litzman will officially take the position of Health Minister – a job he has been doing for the past several years as deputy minister.

Haredi Party UTJ Features Seculars, Woman in TV Ad

For the first time, haredi party United Torah Jewry has produced an election ad for television that includes a woman.