Less than a week has passed since the political meeting between Prime Minister Bennett and Russian President Vladimir Putin, and today (Wednesday) reports are published that Israel is expected to approve Tourism Minister Rezbozov's initiative and recognize the effectiveness of the Russian vaccine known as Sputnik.
A report by the Russian news agency TASS claimed that foreign nationals vaccinated against the Sputnik vaccine against Corona would be allowed to enter Israel starting November 15.
These things relied on a source familiar with the details of the matter who emphasized that the decision is subject to the approval of the Cabinet.
Also, those vaccinated with the Sputnik vaccine will be able to enter the country without the obligation of isolation.
President Putin and Prime Minister Bennett, Photo: Kobi Gideon, GPO
As is well known, the Sputnik vaccine has not been recognized as a vaccine that allows entry into Israel at this stage, because the position of the World Health Organization has not included it on the approved list.
Prof. Salman Zarqa, Corona's supervisor, was interviewed this morning by the High Court of Justice and commented on a report on the forthcoming approval for her Russian vaccine, saying:
The test will give an indication that the person is vaccinated, and it will not remain at the declaration level.
This is a compromise that will allow Israelis of Russian descent to maintain ties with Russia. "
Prof. Nachman Ash, director general of the Ministry of Health, responded to this morning's report in the GLC and said: "This is the only vaccine we will recognize that is subject to a serological examination. We supported this, a long discussion took place. True there are different opinions, .
