Biden Dips Into U.S. Vaccine Supply to Send 20 Million Doses Abroad

President Biden’s pledge to ship out doses that could have been used domestically was a step toward a global campaign, but activists say much more is needed.


Your Tuesday Briefing

Diplomacy deadlock in Israel.


N.J. Removes Remote School Option Next Year

Gov. Philip D. Murphy said vaccinations, declining case rates and protocols wouldn’t require a virtual option.


Palestinian activists are calling for a general strike in Gaza, the West Bank and Israel.

The strike on Tuesday is meant to protest Israeli action and unite three groups of Palestinians who live under separate governments and, increasingly, have distinct lives.


New York Will Adopt C.D.C. Guidelines on Masks for the Vaccinated

“No masks, no social distancing,” Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said of the policy that will go into effect on Wednesday.


Israel is targeting Hamas naval forces. So what can Hamas do by sea?


U.S. to Donate 20 Million Doses for Global Vaccination Effort

The World Health Organization says that countries in which the virus is declining need to do more to help countries that are struggling.


They Live in the U.S., but They’re Not Allowed to Come Home

Thousands of immigrants who live in the United States on temporary visas and traveled to India in recent weeks have been stranded there under the Biden administration’s travel ban.


South Africa Vaccine Rollout Expands to People 60 and Older

The new push is the country’s latest effort to kick-start a troubled vaccination campaign.


Tel Aviv Beachgoers Take Cover as Rockets are Fired from Gaza

People rushed for cover at a Tel Aviv beach on Saturday as rockets were fired at the city. Tel Aviv has been targeted by at least 160 rockets in the past week of conflict between Israel and militant groups in Gaza.