'Esther was murdered with monstrous cruelty'

52-year-old mother of six Esther Horgan, who was murdered by an Arab terrorist while jogging, will be laid to rest this morning.

Health Minister: Spreaders of fake news have no conscience

Edelstein promises: "We'll monitor everyone who gets the vaccine to make sure they're okay."

Health Minister: 'We're going to shut stores again'

"Effects of vaccination program won't be felt till March. We're just a week away from harsher restrictions."

Health Minister to Arutz Sheva:

'A bad coalition is better than elections'

Edelstein believes vaccine campaign will be launched within week, and that government problems can be solved, even in current composition.

Isolation period to be shortened to 10 days

Health Minister orders shortening of isolation subject to 2 negative COVID test results - one upon entry to isolation and one on ninth day.

Netanyahu to be first world leader to be vaccinated - on camera

"The dangers of not being vaccinated outweigh those of the vaccine; I'll be first, & I hope everyone will follow suit."

PM: We will vaccinate 60,00 people a day starting Dec. 27

Prime Minister Netanyahu, Health Minister Edelstein meet with HMO directors to prepare to distribute coronavirus vaccines.

Will Netanyahu and Edelstein vaccinate before cameras?

Prime Minister and Health Minister weigh vaccine photo-opportunity.

Edelstein:

'Form group of ministers working to regulate young communities'

Talia Sasson's report is worth a newspaper article because it never passed government decision, said Minister Yuli Edelstein tonight.

Health Minister unveils reopening of tourism sector in Eilat

'Finally, tourism has resumed in Israel.' Minister Yuli Edelstein marks reopening of Eilat's tourism sector, as pandemic continues.

Health Minister condemns leak of details of Pfizer vaccine deal

"This is going to make it more difficult for us to reach deals with other companies," Edelstein fumed.

Health Ministry: Quarantine period shortened to 12 days

Health Minister: "If everything goes well, we'll be able to think about additional easing of restrictions."

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.'

Israeli delegation heads to Czech Republic to provide COVID aid

Delegation will include doctors from several hospitals & MDA paramedics.

Edelstein: Opening up the entire economy? Populist discourse

Health Minister: I'm tired of this discourse of hatred, let's stop blaming one another.

Health Ministry to cut quarantine time down to 12 days

Minister Yuli Edelstein orders Health Ministry to put together plan for reducing mandatory isolation period for possible carries to 12 days.

Edelstein vs Katz: You'll cause another lockdown

Health Minister says Finance Minister's call to open shops is reckless and irresponsible.

Finance Minister: 'Health Ministry detached from the people'

Minister Katz sharply attacks Health Ministry, that opposes opening businesses, ahead of Corona cabinet discussions. 'What's this insanity?'

Fury in cabinet over reopening

Health, Finance Ministries in uproar over whether to allow stores to reopen next week.

Edelstein: 4.2 million flu vaccines to arrive in Israel

Health Ministry purchases almost twice as many vaccines as last year. Regarding COVID-19: 'We'll bring proposal to increase fines.'

'We'll cut funding from schools that open, revoke licenses'

Minister Edelstein notes drop in contagion rates, says lockdown has paid off.

Israeli Health Minister:

'We're not suffering for nothing, the stats are getting better'

Minister Yuli Edelstein expresses optimism over decline in coronavirus infection rates, but warns 'Not everyone is adhering to the rules.'

Health Minister: Great danger in Simchat Torah celebrations

Minister Edelstein presents new technologies for rapid testing, says length of lockdown rests on following health guidelines.

Health Minister:

'Absolutely no chance lockdown will end after Sukkot'

Yuli Edelstein says lockdown must be extended past original 3-week period, cannot be ended after Sukkot holiday despite pressures to do so.

Israel surpasses the US in daily coronavirus deaths per capita

Coronavirus is spreading faster and wider than ever before - no one is immune.

Health Minister: I'll pray in a small minyan with a mask

Minister Edelstein calls on public to obey health instructions during Yom Kippur fast.

'We will not repeat the mistakes of the past'

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein: We will lift the lockdown slowly. We will not repeat the mistakes of opening everything all at once.

Health Minister: I don't want to lie - it may take time

"There will not be a moment when we say this is it, a sigh of relief, everything is over. The exit from the closure will be gradual."

3,192 new COVID cases, 534 in serious condition

Death toll from coronavirus rises to 1,136.

'This is the proposal, there will be no negotiations'

Minister Yuli Edelstein says lockdown proposal that will be submitted to government for approval is necessary in order to reduce infection.

Health Minister 'understands all our fundamental rights'

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

'Religious and political gatherings both need to be restricted'

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein explains decision to lockdown 30 towns and cities. 'If we follow the rules there won't be lockdowns.'

'Lion's share of infections are in haredi and Arab sectors'

'Israel's past governments should be embarrassed at high infection rates in crowded haredi, Arab, sectors,' Health Min. Edelstein says.

Health Minister to urge holiday lockdown

Health Min. Edelstein to support closing schools in 'red' cities, lockdown over holidays. 'Schools opened despite wildly spreading virus.'

Health Minister to Sovereignty Youth: 'I'm committed to vision'

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein meets Sovereignty Youth reps, praises activity, expresses continued commitment to vision and implementation.

Health Minister: 'Don't fly to Uman'

'Responsibility means not gathering together,' Health Minister Edelstein says.

Israel, UAE reach agreement on health cooperation

Israeli, UAE health ministers agree on "immediate" cooperation between the nations on health issues, specifically COVID-19.

'A Palestinian state won't be established'

Health Min. Edelstein promises: 'No Palestinian state as long as I'm in the government, children in Samaria deserve equal rights.'

Equal restrictions for synagogues and restaurants

Number of attendees at restaurants, public places, businesses and houses of worship will be limited to 20 in a closed space.

Health Minister:

'We're going to end the weekend lockdowns'

Yuli Edelstein vows to cancel weekend lockdowns. 'They don't accomplish anything besides irritating the public.'

Coronavirus Cabinet to be reduced in size

Ministers say Coronavirus Cabinet's size complicates decision-making process. Forum will be reduced from 16 ministers to 10.

Health Minister apologizes for delay in appointing Covid manager

Edelstein's comments come after appointment of Prof. Ronni Gamzu, CEO of Tel Aviv's Ichilov Hospital, to the position.

Health Minister:

'Knesset Coronavirus Committee is leading us to a full lockdown'

Yuli Edelstein blasts Knesset committee for overturning government ban on dining at restaurants. 'The numbers are still very troubling.'

Ministers decide: Significant addition to health system manpower

Health and Finance Ministers agree on reinforcement of 2,000 nurses, 400 doctors, manpower, and additional procurement for health system.

Health Minister encouraged by cooperation in fighting COVID-19

President Rivlin meets with the top Health Ministry officials to discuss coronavirus outbreak and efforts to halt infections.

Health Minister:

'I've done everything to avoid closure, but options running out'

Health Minister Edelstein holds press briefing during which he discusses fight against coronavirus.

Health Minister: We are dealing with a very dangerous virus

Yuli Edelstein warns Knesset decision to open gyms and pools could lead to stricter closure if situation worsens.

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.'

Clashes between protesters and police in Jerusalem

Hundreds of haredim protest closures imposed by city.

'We haven't lost our sense of direction on coronavirus'

Health Min. Edelstein pushes back after Public Health Services chief's resignation, says 'the goal is not to go backwards.'

Energy Minister demands closure of synagogues

Heated argument in government about closing synagogues to stop spread of COVID-19. 'We need a 2-week lockdown to reduce infections.'

Health Minister: We hope we will not need a lockdown

Minister Yuli Edelstein announces appointment of director of fight against the coronavirus.

'We don't want to have half the country in isolation'

Health Minister on new restrictions: We opened up the economy, that has consequences and we are dealing with them.

Health Minister:

"We're at the beginning of the Second Wave"

Health Ministry pushing plans for restrictions on synagogues and public gatherings. 'People didn't follow regulations closely enough.'

Hasidic leader: 'Torah obligation to wear a mask'

Health Min. Yuli Edelstein visits hasidic rebbe, asking for help in stemming the spread of COVID-19 within the haredi community.

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.'

Edelstein: Lack of discipline will result in another lockdown

The Minister of Health warned of the alarming rise in the CV-19 morbidity rate.

MK Gafni to Minister Edelstein: 'Destigmatize the haredi public'

Health Minister Edelstein tours Maayanei Hayeshua Hospital in Bnei Brak. Finance Committee Chair: 'Injustice was done to haredi public.'

'Serious, unforgivable violation of public trust'

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein instructs deputy minister to investigate following reports official allowed billionaire to skip quarantine.

Health Ministry to expand testing amid coronavirus resurgence

Following spate of coronavirus cases in Jerusalem schools, Health Minister vows to broaden testing to include those with no symptoms.