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From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Police deployed in force on Memorial Day to block access to military cemeteries
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GooglePolice are deployed in force throughout the country this morning to block access to military cemeteries as the public is advised to stay at home this Memorial Day.
Bereaved families have been called on not to visit the graves of loved ones to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Officials have said police will not physically restrain people trying to reach cemeteries but will urge them not to do so.
A 2-minute siren will sound at 11 .a.m, followed by a national ceremony broadcast from Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl Military Cemetery.
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