Israel’s Night Lockdown Will Not be Imposed on Chanukah After All

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Following “legal difficulties that have arisen” in approving a night lockdown, said intended to prevent a general closure, alternatives are now being examined that will allow gatherings on Hanukkah and towards the end of the civil year, the Prime Minister’s Office said.

The Health Ministry continues to work on the draft resolution, and therefore the cabinet meeting scheduled for tonight will be postponed and is expected to take place tomorrow.

The legal difficulties arose after the Health Ministry refused the legal advisor’s request to issue a clear professional opinion supporting imposition of night lockdown.

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