‘Israel doesn’t pay, Pfizer stops supplying vaccines’ | Abroad

Just over half of the Israeli population already received a first vaccination, slightly less than half a second. The country is now running out of its vaccine stock. Israel is therefore looking for some 36 million extra doses, for its adult population but possibly also for children.

A new vaccine deal with Pfizer is said to have been called off last minute after an argument between Netanyahu and defense secretary Benny Gantz. Both belong to different parties.

The Jerusalem Post argues that the quarrel between two party chairpersons has a direct effect on deliveries. For example, a shipment of 700,000 doses should already have arrived on Sunday. Pfizer confirms to Reuters news agency that deliveries may be delayed. The company says it is in talks with Israel about new agreements.

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