Netanyahu said pushing to extend lockdown by 10 days

Ahead of tomorrow’s coronavirus cabinet meeting to decide on an extension of the strict lockdown rules, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking an additional 10 days beyond the January 21 end date, TV networks are reporting.

Channel 13 says there are currently disagreements about how to emerge from the restrictions, with the Finance Ministry seeking to prioritize businesses reopening, while the Blue and White party wishes to reopen schools first.

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