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Giving vaccines to allies buys goodwill, Netanyahu says. ''Israel reportedly ships roughly 100,000 Moderna vaccines to some 15 allies, including countries that have recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital, as well as several friendly African countries.''

Netanyahu said that Israel has "more than enough" vaccines for its own population, and that he had personally decided to share what he called a symbolic number of doses to reward allies.

Netanyahu did not elaborate. But public broadcaster Kan said a total of roughly 100,000 Moderna vaccines are being shipped to some 15 allies. They include countries that have recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital, including Guatemala and Honduras, as well as a number of countries in Africa that have strong or budding ties with Israel.

Netanyahu's comments came when Israel faces international criticism for not doing more to share its vast stockpile of vaccines with the Palestinians. Under the terms of the Oslo Accords, however, the P A is responsible for the healthcare of its own population and has said it is obtaining its own vaccines via a UN scheme.