Israel's latest rules – designed to stem the spread of Omicron – add a new layer of pressure to parents and children alike
Nicole Jansezian
It is unclear how tourism would be revived after the fits and starts the industry has experienced over the past few months
Bennett pushed the fourth shot as a way to head off his own dire predictions of a surge in infections from the Omicron variant
Under new restrictions, employees are also now required to have a Green Passport to hold their jobs and are not allowed to sell to those without proof of vaccine or recovery
Video showing simulated attack on Dimona facility shows dangerous escalation in rhetoric
Israel’s border closures dampened the holiday spirit in Palestinian areas as well, especially the normally vibrant Bethlehem
Christian presence has existed uninterrupted in this land since the days of Jesus
This comes as Bennett predicts high morbidity in coming weeks all due to Omicron
He admits that the vaccine does not protect completely against infection from the Omicron variant, but he says it does protect – apparently – from serious illness
Christmas in the holy land
Christmas lights, trees and Jerusalem Santa: Holiday festivities underway across the Holy Land
Christians in Israel begin preparations for a happy holiday
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Nicole Jansezian was the news editor and senior correspondent for ALL ISRAEL NEWS.