The cabinet has approved measures seeking the immediate closure of event halls, bars, clubs, gyms, public pools and cultural halls, according to reports.
The decision does not affect restaurants, yeshivas or beaches, which had also been discussed for possible closures or limitations.
According to reports, buses will be limited to 20 passengers at a time, with open windows and no air conditioning.
People with face masks wait for a bus at a bus stop in downtown Jerusalem on June 18, 2020 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
According to previous reports, synagogues attendance will be capped at 19 people.
The decision must still be approved by the Knesset’s coronavirus committee.
There is no official confirmation of the decision from the government.
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