“It is clearer than ever that the occupation is not temporary, and there is not the political will in the Israeli government to bring about its end.”
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The number of vaccinations is far below the number of vaccine doses in the country. The available vaccines need to be used urgently.
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Health and Science “Don’t call us heroes”: health workers overwhelmed by Covid-19 want help, not praise
Many health professionals are battling to cope emotionally with the surge in Covid-19 cases.