Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced new coronavirus restrictions on Thursday evening during a live address to the nation from his Yerushalayim office.

Netanyahu said given the dramatic rise in new coronavirus cases, the government will reimpose “minimal” restrictions which will pertain mostly to gatherings at event halls, bars and nightclubs, capping admittance at 50 people.

Other activities such as religious ceremonies and Shabbos services will be limited to 20 people, Netanyahu added.

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