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Thursday, March 5, 2020
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Thursday, March 5, 2020
Police open criminal probes against Israelis who ignored quarantine rules
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleIsrael begins a crackdown on citizens who are violating its far-reaching restrictions, which are designed to stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
The Israel Police says it has opened eight criminal investigations against Israelis who have violated the state’s home quarantine rules or misled Health Ministry inspectors.
“The Israel Police will work in cooperation with the state prosecution in order to bring to justice anyone who chooses to ignore the Health Ministry instructions and endangers, with their actions — whether through negligence or intentionally — raising the dangers of the spread of the coronavirus,” it says.
According to Channel 12, those who violate the state directives could face up to seven years in prison.
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