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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
PM decides: Full closure on Independence Day, shut cemeteries on Memorial Day
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GooglePrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to enact a closure of Israeli cities during Independence Day next Wednesday to prevent celebrations and crowding, the Prime Minister’s Office says.
And on Memorial Day, on Monday and Tuesday, cemeteries will remain closed and families will not be allowed to visit their loved ones’ graves. Small ceremonies will be held at military cemeteries and broadcast to the public, officials say. A near-full city closure will also be imposed on that day, with residents only allowed to leave their towns for necessary shopping or for work.
The cabinet will be asked to approve both measures later tonight.
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