Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the government is set to approve a general closure across Israel, which will take effect on Tuesday at 4 P.M.. According to the proposed order, to be voted on by the cabinet later on Monday, all intercity travel will be banned until Friday at 7 A.M.

Furthermore, a curfew will be imposed on Wednesday at 6 P.M. which will last until Thursday at 7 A.M., when Jews celebrate Passover.

“We have no choice” but to enact such strict measures, Netanyahu said in a press briefing.

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