Israel to give some coronavirus vaccines to Palestinians

Israel Defense Minister Benny Gantz's office says Israel has agreed to transfer 5,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine to Palestinians to immunize front-line medical workers.

It is first time that Israel has confirmed transfer of vaccines to Palestinians.

Israel has come under criticism from U.N. officials and human rights groups for t providing vaccines to Palestinians. Israel says it is t responsible.

Israel is one of world's leaders in vaccinating its population after striking procurement deals with international drug giants Pfizer and Moderna.

Palestinians have t begun to vaccine ir people.