Israel tightens up restrictions imposed to curb virus spread as new infections soar

New protests erupted in multiple spots across Israel Saturday night as thousands took to the street to condemn the government and its handling of COVID-19 coronavirus.

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The demonstrators in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Caesarea were held in the wake of harsher restrictions being imposed on Israel as the country faced a surge in new coronavirus restrictions.

The government sought limits on protests ahead of the weekend, limiting those taking part in a demonstration to doing so only within one kilometer from their home.

However, the lawmakers failed to approve the restrictions thus far, allowing the protests to continue as usual. Read more at i24