Nationwide curfew for Purim comes into force

A nationwide curfew for the first night of Purim takes effect, with restrictions on gatherings and travel coming into force to prevent mass gatherings and other traditional holiday revelry.

The restrictions will be lifted at 5 a.m., before resuming at 8:30 p.m. tomorrow evening. A nationwide curfew will also be in effect on Saturday evening.

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