The lockdown began: At the initiative of Safed Mayor Shuki Ohana, starting today (Thursday), entry to the city of the Kabbalists is permitted - only for residents.
In preparation for the Lag BaOmer events, Mayor Shuki Ohana contacted Minister of Public Security Gilad Erdan, requesting - as part of the fight to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and the desire to prevent large gatherings and meetings - to close the entrance to Safed, and allow only residents of the city to enter and/or leave the city.
Already today, checkpoints have been placed at the three entrances to Safed and inspections are being carried out, with only Safed residents being allowed entry.
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It is worth noting that the police will not allow passage through Meron from nearby communities either.
Mayor Shuki Ohana: "We managed to stop the spread of the virus in Safed. With responsibility and determination, and we will continue to act in exactly this way.".
