The government of Israel has admitted in court that it has failed to locate its COVID-19 vaccine agreement with Pfizer despite an extensive search. In 2020, Israel secured vaccines from Pfizer on a priority basis, promising to provide epidemiological data of its citizens in exchange. In a petition pending at the Jerusalem District Court, the…
Israeli Government Mysteriously Loses Pfizer Vaccine Agreement That Promised to Share Population’s Data
December 19, 2022
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In a First, Turkish Court Arrests Journalist Under ‘Disinformation’ Law
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Iran Authorities Arrest Actress of Oscar-Winning Movie
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