Welcome to The Times of Israel’s Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what’s happening in Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday.

Today's guests are science and health writer Nathan Jeffay and senior analyst Haviv Rettig-Gur with Jessica Steinberg hosting.

Israel's Green Pass system is down nationwide with too many people trying to access the online system, wreaking havoc for Israelis.

Jeffay explains how the system is supposed to work, and he and Rettig-Gur discuss whether the system has helped Israel regain its footing during the pandemic.

Rettig-Gur also spoke about Benjamin Netanyahu's new book that he's currently writing, and whether the former prime minister's authorship means that he's done with politics.

Discussed articles include:

Green Pass update delayed as Health Ministry system crashes, causing chaos

Nearly 2 million Israelis lose Green Pass as new rules enter effect

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IMAGE: Children are eligible for a Green Pass due to testing negative for coronavirus (PCR swab test) in the last 24 hours, they will be included in their parents' Green Pass. (Courtesy Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)

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