New measures said likely to come into effect within 24 hours, affect even those who received two vaccine jabs

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is looking to suspend most outbound flights from the Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv, Israeli media reported on Saturday.

According to Channel 12, the prime minister is looking to cut the number of Israelis returning from abroad for fear of new highly infections coronavirus strains.

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Action will reportedly be taken within the coming 24 hours, with even those who have already received two vaccine shots reportedly set to be unable to leave for tourism.

Netanyahu will reportedly discuss the matter more thoroughly with the appropriate bodies later on Saturday and on Sunday. Read more at i24