Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Interior Minister Aryeh Deri are seeking to limit demonstrations under new health regulations, over the objections of some Blue and White ministers, according to television reports.
They are demanding a singular rule for all gatherings, including synagogues over the Yom Kippur holiday. Demonstrations have previously been exempted by the health rules, while synagogues were restricted.
Otherwise, Netanyahu and Deri warn, religious Israelis will not heed the rules.
The issue is raised in the coronavirus cabinet meeting, which is ongoing since this afternoon.
Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn objects, saying each gathering should be dealt with separately, Channel 12 reports.
The meeting is very heated, the network says.
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