Itamar Grotto
New York probes reported counter-protest assaults during Israeli official's visit
Demonstrations have taken place in recent days during a visit to New York by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Israel's Health Ministry deputy D-G: Balance key in COVID-19 response
Israel edges closer to 4,000 coronavirus deaths
Health Ministry deputy D-G Grotto stepping down
Israel Katz's daughter: 'He's not locking Israel down on my birthday'
Israel Katz and Benny Gantz opposed a full lockdown, with Gantz suggesting a weekday curfew or a weekend lockdown instead.
Grotto: Here's why I let Teddy Sagi into Israel without isolation
“In retrospect, I'm sure that some of my decisions were right and justified, and some, unfortunately - no,” Grotto wrote.
State comptroller investigates Grotto's appointment of associate
According to an official involved in the investigation the appointment didn't make sense, as "the Medical Institute for Road Safety did not operate during the coronavirus crisis.
Grotto under investigation for granting isolation exemption to billionaire
Teddy Sagi received an exemption from Grotto after his request was denied by outgoing Health Ministry director-general Moshe Bar Siman Tov.
Health Ministry retracts ease of coronavirus regulations on trains
"We are aware of the need for public transportation, but unfortunately we are not at a stage where we can approve such large crowds congregating."
Health Ministry deputy chief: Second coronavirus wave expected in summer
Deputy Director-General of the Health Ministry Itamar Grotto insisted that despite improvements in coronavirus conditions around the country, we must be prepared for a second wave in summer.
