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Dr. Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at Senate hearing on COVID-19 origins

Former US health official refuses to answer Rand Paul’s questions, accusing the senator of seeking evidence to justify putting him ‘behind bars’

AP | 07.29.26

One in five Israeli students shows signs of post-trauma, study finds

After years marked by COVID, October 7 and repeated wars, more than a quarter of Israeli students report psychological distress, while substance use, violence and risky behavior are also rising, according to a nationwide study

Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 07.29.26

Bank of Israel intervenes in forex for first time since pandemic

Official says central bank bought $801 million in May to counter irregular forex activity, not steer the shekel, as brokers report another possible intervention

Gad Lior | 06.07.26

COVID-19 could increase risk of lung cancer, Israeli-led research finds

International study led by Prof. Alex Gilles-Hillel of Hebrew University and Hadassah suggests possible link between COVID-19 and an increased risk of lung cancer, forming a biological mechanism by which the spike protein damages the lungs and promotes cancerous processes

Tzur Gueta | 04.14.26

Highly mutated COVID variant 'Cicada' emerges on global health radar

BA.3.2 has drawn attention in Europe and the United States, but early data suggest it is not more severe than earlier variants and has not triggered a significant new wave of illness

Tzur Gueta | 03.31.26

ד"ר שרון אלרעי פרייס, ראש שירותי בריאות הציבור במשרד הבריאות

Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis, face of Israel’s COVID-19 response, steps down

Health official resigns after five years as head of public health, leaving amid rising measles cases, anti-vaccine attacks and major public health reforms still underway

Or Hadar | 01.05.26

FDA plans unusual warning on COVID vaccines; experts sharply criticize move

Agency considering adding a black box warning to COVID vaccines over claims of child deaths, according to CNN; critics say data are undisclosed, process lacks transparency and decision appears politically driven

ynet Global | 12.12.25

Doctor warns: flu season nears in Israel—don’t gamble, vaccinate kids

Data from the southern hemisphere show an early and possibly severe flu season likely to reach Israel soon; doctors urge vaccinations for all ages as flu, RSV and COVID-19 spread, with rising hospitalizations among infants

Or Hadar, Sharon Kidon | 10.22.25

Trump administration to link covid shots to child deaths, alarming scientists

Trump officials plan to cite unverified reports tying COVID-19 vaccines to 25 child deaths at a CDC advisory meeting, alarming scientists who warn the shots are safe and protect against severe illness

Ynet Global | 09.12.25

Vaccines save lives: Why vaccination is a personal and public responsibility

Amid a measles outbreak in Jerusalem, health experts stress that vaccines protect not only individuals but entire communities; immunization prevents serious diseases, supports herd immunity and is a vital act of social responsibility

Dr. Ramit Maoz Segal | 08.21.25

New COVID variants spark global concern as Israel’s vaccination rates plummet

Despite new variants driving hospitalizations, fewer than 1% of Israelis got vaccinated this year—among the lowest rates worldwide; health experts warn that seniors and high-risk groups face preventable severe illness and death

Tzur Gueta | 08.18.25

Israel sees rise in COVID-19 cases amid low vaccination rates

Authorities report a 30% increase in cases over a week, prompting health experts to warn of worsening outcomes and inadequate monitoring; patients report high temperature, severe pain and fatigue

Or Hadar, Alexandra Lukash | 08.07.25

CDC expert quits over RFK Jr.’s vaccine rollback: 'Can no longer help the most vulnerable'

The abrupt resignation of Dr. Lakshmi Panagiotakopoulos follows a controversial directive removing key COVID-19 vaccines from official recommendations; Critics say this undermines medical consensus, leaving vulnerable populations—especially children and pregnant women—without protection or support

Daniel Edelson, New York | 06.04.25

Global COVID vaccine study cut short by Trump administration

Global Vaccine Data Network’s comprehensive COVID-19 vaccine safety study is abruptly terminated due to Trump-era budget cuts, leaving experts worried

Tzur Gueta | 04.24.25

Israeli man faces 40 years in US prison for COVID relief fraud

Daniel Dadon admits to forging documents to steal millions from Paycheck Protection Program, with prosecutors saying he laundered funds through multiple companies and accounts abroad; sentencing set for August 13 in New Jersey federal court

Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.17.25