Headlines from Jerusalem: "Omicron" shuts the gates of Israel to tourists – Ep. 1

In this episode ALL ISRAEL NEWS Editor and senior correspondent Nicole Jansezian talks about the arrival of the coronavirus "Super Variant" to the shores of Israel and the subsequent decision by Israel's Corona Cabinet that will affect our lives in the coming weeks.

Here are my show notes (links to relevant articles):

Israel slams the doors on tourists leaving tourists and tour companies reeling from the decision – and families separated from loved ones

Closed borders, new adapted PCR tests and sewage monitoring: Israel's plan to contain Omicron, the new COVID-19 variant

Vote on controversial 'Special Powers' law delayed for now amid opposition, protests

Knesset to consider 'Special Powers' COVID law that would consolidate authority under coalition to make emergency laws

Knesset member tells ALL ISRAEL NEWS it's time to rethink COVID restrictions and get Christian tourists back to Israel

Hanukkah begins tonight – and the show will go on without COVID-related lockdowns

And a side note: As we watch the OMICRON variant unfold in the coming days, I encourage those of you who like word games to find an anagram of the new strain :) Have fun with that and have a great week!

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