Supplies would also come through a World Health Organization vaccine program for poor and middle income countries. Under interim peace accords with Israel, the Palestinian Authority exercises limited self-rule in the West Bank. On the West Bank, it has given vaccines to Israeli settlers, but not to Palestinian residents, who receive health services from the Palestinian Authority. Human rights groups including Amnesty International say Israel has a legal obligation to provide vaccines for Palestinians under occupation. Israeli officials say they could share vaccines with the Palestinians once Israel’s own needs are met.

Source: Egypt Independent January 10, 2021 17:15 UTC