Preliminary findings add to emerging evidence variant produces milder illness, but also spreads faster and better evades vaccines

Meta chief operating officer gives funds to Jerusalem-based volunteer first responder organization in honor of her parents

Qassem Asafra and cousin Nasir Asafra, a Hamas member, stabbed the student to death in West Bank

Giving 3rd vaccine doses diverts supplies away from unprotected countries, official says; Xi'an metropolis shut down over 52 cases; UK and France go forward with vaccinating kids

TV report says Health Ministry director may not endorse panel’s recommendation to offer additional booster shots if further data suggests hospitalizations lower from new variant

Two leaders hold first call, vow to maintain close relations between Jerusalem and Vienna