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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 433

anti-vaccination

Illustrative image: A baby receives a vaccine (Marina Demidiuk via iStock by Getty Images)
August 6, 2024, 10:53 am
Researcher warns of whooping cough spike as disease spreads throughout Israel
Infectious disease expert says Israel is in the middle of an outbreak that occurs every four years; Health Ministry urges vaccination for pregnant women to lessen spread
By Diana Bletter
Illustrative: A baby receives a routine vaccine. (naumoid; iStock by Getty Images)
July 14, 2023, 8:49 am
Whooping cough outbreak spreads to north with new case in town near Nahariya
Infectious disease expert posits that post-COVID vaccine fatigue and skepticism, as well as ‘immunological debt,’ are at play
By Renee Ghert-Zand
A demonstrator wrapped in a flag of the German empire stands opposite riot policemen standing guard in front of the Reichstag building, which houses the Bundestag lower house of parliament, after protesters tried to storm it at the end of a demonstration called by far-right and COVID-19 deniers to protest against restrictions, in Berlin, on August 29, 2020. (John MACDOUGALL / AFP)
May 24, 2023, 4:03 am
Germany clears anti-vaxxer who called Israel worse than Nazis
Despite Sucharit Bhakdi commenting on ‘the terrible thing about Jews’ and comparing vaccines to Holocaust, court reportedly unsure if remarks were antisemitic or Israel criticism
By AP
Members of the Zionsville, Indiana, school board meeting in footage which aired on October 19, 2022. (screen capture: WTHR via JTA)
October 21, 2022, 10:30 pm
Indiana candidate under fire after saying not all Nazis were bad
Matt Keefer, running for school board on conservative, anti-vaccination platform, doubles down after challenged over comment, drawing condemnation from competitors and others
By PHILISSA CRAMER
Arieh Avni. (Screen capture: YouTube)
August 28, 2022, 1:56 pm
Antivax doctor’s license permanently revoked after court rejects appeal
Arieh Avni appealed Health Ministry’s 2021 decision to bar him from practicing, but judge upholds ruling, saying, ‘We must distinguish between opinion and incitement’
By ToI Staff and Ash Obel
Illustrative: A demonstrator holds a placard reading 'Scammer, thief, killer, Pfizer' during a protest against the vaccine pass and vaccinations to protect against COVID-19 in front of the Pfizer headquarters, in Paris, on January 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)
August 19, 2022, 5:33 pm
Evading tech curbs, anti-vaccine group in Europe thrives online
‘They understand how the internet works,’ researcher says of adaptability displayed by V_V, which has engaged in social media harassment campaigns, vandalism
By David Klepper
Three-year-old Sofia Espinoza receives the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Children's Hospital Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, June 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
July 5, 2022, 5:36 pm
Israel gives final nod to COVID shots for under-5s, stops short of recommendation
Health Ministry director-general approves Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for age 6 months and up, but rejects panel’s guidance to endorse shots for high-risk babies and toddlers
By Amy Spiro
Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis, head of Public Health Services at the Health Ministry, attends a committee meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on November 16, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
April 18, 2022, 4:06 pm
Health Ministry urges security for top official accosted by protesters at her home
Demonstrator shouts insults at head of public health Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis as she walks her dog; ministry condemns ‘violent discourse’
By ToI Staff
German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach addresses the media during a press conference in Berlin, Germany, on February 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)
April 14, 2022, 11:42 pm
Germany arrests anti-vaxxer neo-Nazis for plot to kidnap health minister
Suspects from ‘Vereinte Patrioten’ group accused of ‘preparing explosive attacks and other acts of violence,’ as well as planning ‘kidnapping of well-known public figures’
By Femke COLBORNE
A group of men protest outside of Rep. Casey Weinstein’s home. (Courtesy: Cleveland Jewish News/via JTA)
February 19, 2022, 4:29 am
‘Christian vets’ deny antisemitism at protest outside Jewish Ohio politician’s home
Spokespeople say it was a misunderstanding after some demonstrators wave flags in front of Rep. Casey Weinstein’s house with the words ‘Stand for the Flag. Kneel for the Cross’
By Stephen Langel, Ron Kampeas and Andrew Lapin
Barry Manilow speaks at the 65th annual BMI Pop Awards on May 9, 2017, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
February 13, 2022, 12:20 pm
New Zealand tries Barry Manilow hits to repel COVID protesters
After sprinklers fail to disperse demonstrators against mask and vaccine mandates, authorities blast Jewish crooner’s songs at trespassers near parliament, give ‘Macarena’ a spin
By Nick Perry
Police look on as a protest vehicle leaves a demonstration which has blocked traffic across the Ambassador Bridge by protesters against COVID-19 restrictions in Windsor, Ontario, Canada Feb. 12, 2022. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
February 13, 2022, 8:47 am
Trucker blockades on Canada-US border continue as COVID anti-vaccine protests swell
Demonstrators remove vehicles blocking key bridge spanning frontier but relocate nearby and continue to choke outgoing traffic, disrupting supply chain; police await reinforcements
By Rob Gillies and Mike Householder
A man waves a Canadian and American flag as truckers and supporters block the access leading from the Ambassador Bridge, linking Detroit and Windsor, as truckers and their supporters continue to protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates and restrictions, in Windsor, Ontario, February 11, 2022. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
February 12, 2022, 7:31 pm
Canada border blockade clearing peacefully as police move in
Most demonstrators drive away as forces approach major crossing; 6-day protest disrupts flow of goods between US and its northern neighbor
By Rob Gillies and Mike Householder
Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz gives a press conference at Soroka Medical Center in the southern city of Beersheba, on November 30, 2021. (Flash90)
February 8, 2022, 4:49 pm
Health minister blames COVID unvaccinated for strain on hospitals
Despite waning of coronavirus wave, Nitzan Horowitz says there’s no cause to rejoice; hospitals report blood shortages
By ToI Staff
A protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Ottawa, Canada, January 30, 2022. (Alex Kent/Getty images North America via AFP)
February 2, 2022, 1:15 am
Anti-vaccine protesters bearing hate symbols spur outrage in Canada
Trudeau condemns ‘fringe minority’ subscribing to conspiracy theories, disinformation, as demonstrators in Canadian capital draw backlash from public and lawmakers
By Agencies
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