<p>Israel Defence Minister Benny Gantz's office says Israel has agreed to transfer 5,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine to the Palestinians to immunise front-line medical workers.</p>.<p>It is the first time that Israel has confirmed the transfer of vaccines to the Palestinians.</p>.<p>Israel has come under criticism from UN officials and human rights groups for not providing vaccines to the Palestinians. Israel says it is not responsible.</p>.<p>Israel is one of the world's leaders in vaccinating its population after striking procurement deals with international drug giants Pfizer and Moderna.</p>.<p>The Palestinians have not begun to vaccine their people.</p>
<p>Israel Defence Minister Benny Gantz's office says Israel has agreed to transfer 5,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine to the Palestinians to immunise front-line medical workers.</p>.<p>It is the first time that Israel has confirmed the transfer of vaccines to the Palestinians.</p>.<p>Israel has come under criticism from UN officials and human rights groups for not providing vaccines to the Palestinians. Israel says it is not responsible.</p>.<p>Israel is one of the world's leaders in vaccinating its population after striking procurement deals with international drug giants Pfizer and Moderna.</p>.<p>The Palestinians have not begun to vaccine their people.</p>