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Clalit, Meuhedet health funds open coronavirus vaccination to people aged 35 and up. Health Ministry recommends vaccine for pregnant women. Trump grants clemency to Pollard handler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Record 10,000 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in one day. Cabinet debating extending lockdown as nation-wide vaccination campaign lowers to 40 the age of all Israelis being vaccinated. Palestinian Authority delays their shipment of coronavirus vaccines for technical reasons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF fighter jets hit Hamas targets in Gaza Strip after rocket fire. Government debates Ben Gurion airport closure in bid to curb virus spread. President calls for intervention in public hospital funding crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covid deaths appraoch 4,000.Lockdown extension expected this week.Huldai says Tel Aviv cultural venues will open next week to those vaccinated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran reportedly sending attack drones to Yemen that could target Israel. Health Ministry to being screening for Brazilian variant of coronavirus. President Rivlin says prisoners must be inoculated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reports from Syria say Israeli warplanes struck in eastern Syria multiple sorties that killed some 40 Syrian and pro-Iranian fighters. Over 9,000 cases of COVID-19 detected for second day in a row as infection rate continues to surge. Labor leader Amir Peretz says he not going to run in the upcoming elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Courts bans screening in Israel of controversial film, "Jenin, Jenin." Police volunteer fires in air during lockdown enforcement at ultra-Orthodox school in Beit Shemesh. Number of coronavirus cases in Israel since start of pandemic tops half million.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 55s can receive covid jab from Tuesday. Teachers can register now for the jab.850 West Bank settlement homes to approved next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For first time since start of coronavirus outbreak, number of seriously ill in Israel passes 1,000. Large shipment of vaccines due to arrive on Sunday as Israel begins administering second doses.  Health Ministry hopes to rollout teacher vaccinations this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Netanyahu condemns rampage by Trump supporters on US Capitol. Israel to enter two-week tightened lockdown at midnight. Syria claims Israeli strikes on Damascus outskirts overnight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government orders tightened lockdown to go into effect midnight Thursday. Hadassah hospital opens another coronavirus ward as infections spread. Arab youth shot dead in shooting in Galilee village that saw six murders last yearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cabinet weighs stricter lockdown as COVID-19 infections surge. Israel and Greece reach deal to set up new flight school for Greek air force modeled on the IAF. Armed bank robber hits Tel Aviv area bankSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pressure mounts for strict lockdown.Hospitals cancel operations.30 confirmed cases of British mutation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health minister says Israel will not drop two-shot vaccine regimen. Israel's millionth vaccinee, who was in photo-op with prime minister, served time for manslaughter. Israel delivers second Iron Dome system battery to United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel expected to pause first doses of coronavirus vaccine on January 10th, pending arriving of new supplies. In another departure Blue and White departure, MK Shefa will not run on party list in March election. On eve of 2021, Israel's population approaches 9.3 million.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Pollard arrives in Israel with his wife Esther.Gadi Eisenkot will not enter politics.Poll shows Huldai's The Israelis with 8 seats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With infection rates surging and the country under its third lockdown, the nation-wide vaccination campaign has already inoculated half a million Israelis, Health Ministry officials want hospitals to start inoculating civilians as well as health funds. Hamas and Islamic Jihad hold joint military drill in Gaza StripSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lod man killed in gangland hit on Route 6 while under police escort. Almost 5% of COVID tests positive.Teachers threaten strike if not vaccinated immediately. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel to enter nation-wide lockdown this evening for at least two weeks, 10 people identified with British variant of COVID-19, Air Force targets Hamas rocket factory in retaliation to two rockets fired at AshkelonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel declares nation-wide lockdown from Sunday afternoon, Health Ministry to bring forward plans to vaccinate teachers, Likud minister Elkin quits party and joins Gideon Saar.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.