Prime Minister Netanyahu Locks Down Israel Over Passover Holiday

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Monday a complete lockdown over the upcoming Passover holiday to control the country’s coronavirus outbreak, but offered citizens some hope by saying he expects to lift widespread restrictions after the week-long festival. Netanyahu’s announcement came as leaders of the Coptic Orthodox Church in neighboring Egypt said they were suspending Easter celebrations because of the coronavirus. Israel has already greatly restricted movement to help slow the outbreak, allowing people to leave their homes to buy food or other essential activities. In a nationally televised address, Netanyahu said the government was further restricting movement for Passover, which begins Wednesday evening with a festive meal known as the “Seder.” “Every family will sit down for Seder night on its own.

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