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British students in Israel could be deported if they flout quarantine restrictions

Criticism of the decision to permit entry to foreign students was denounced by Health Minister Yuli Edelstein as 'antisemitic'

August 3, 2020 07:47
Israeli Health Minister Yuli Edelstein visiting the Ein Kerem hospital in Jerusalem, on July 15
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British students in Israel could be deported if they violate the country’s quarantine restrictions, Israel’s new coronavirus tsar said on Sunday.

Professor Ronni Gamzu, speaking in an interview with Army Radio, said that “steps” would be taken “against the institution and also perhaps towards the individual, possibly even deportation” if incoming students do not quarantine after their arrival in Israel.

Arrivals to Israel are required to quarantine for a period of 14 days, including within a ‘capsule’ of up to six people, under the supervision of their institution.

Mr Gamzu added that inspectors would ensure that foreign students are abiding by regulations.