Israel tightens travel restrictions over new COVID variant

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Israel has approved barring entry to foreign nationals and the use of controversial technology for contact tracing as part of its efforts to clamp down on a new coronavirus variant JERUSALEM — Israel on Sunday approved barring entry to foreign … Read More

Israeli government orders 25-day national lockdown starting Sunday

Israeli senior citizens receive Covid-19 vaccine shots at an assisted living facility in Ganei Tikva, Dec. 22, 2020. (Flash90) Surging coronavirus infections force the country into its third lockdown this year, to last at least 25 days. Israel’s government on … Read More

With 39 Coronavirus Cases, Israel May Expand Quarantine to All Countries

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Decision expected on Monday ■ Netanyahu, Pence hold talks ■ Israel considers West Bank closure ■ 19 cases confirmed in Bethlehem ■ Israel expands quarantine order to Egypt arrivals Israelis with masks at Ben-Gurion International Airport, March 5, 2020 – … Read More