The Israeli government has approved a ban on travel to the United States, Turkey and eight other countries on the "red" list

 

 The Israeli government has approved a ban on visiting Jewish citizens in the United States, Turkey, Germany, Belgium, Hungary, Italy, Canada, Morocco, Portugal and Switzerland due to the increased risk of spreading coronavirus, according to The Jerusalem Post.

 "The Cabinet of Ministers approved the expansion of the list of" red "countries in accordance with the recommendation of the Commission of the Ministry of Health on the classification of countries at risk of coronavirus infection. Italy, the United States, Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Morocco, Portugal, Canada, Switzerland and Turkey will be identified as "red" from midnight on December 22, subject to approval by the Knesset's constitutional committee, "the statement said. the Prime Minister's Office.

 On December 20, a ban was imposed on Jewish citizens traveling to Ireland, Spain, Norway, Finland, France, Sweden and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Previously, 50 African countries, as well as the United Kingdom and Denmark, had already been included in the list due to the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant.

All those returning to Israel from the "red" countries, including those vaccinated against COVID-19 with a third dose, must be isolated in quarantine hotels. Visits to countries on the Israeli Ministry of Health's list are only possible after obtaining permission from the Emergency Committee.

Due to the spread of the Omicron strain, Israel is closed to foreigners from late November to December 29, with the possibility of extending this period.