Despite Israel’s partial opening of the skies to its citizens, foreigners continue to be barred from entering the country. Since the onset of the third Corona wave in early January, student visa holders, too, have been prevented from entering Israel.
Now, Interior Minister Aryeh Deri has extended the ban on students until at least March 27 (Erev Pesach). See the Interior Ministry’s latest rules, here. It should be emphasized that there is no reason to believe that immediately after March 27, students will be granted entry. Rather, it is now clear that until March 27, permission will certainly not be granted.
This new ruling underscores the Travel Advisory issued in February by Amudim, Chaim V’Chessed and the Igud. Student visa holders contemplating leaving Israel for Pesach should be aware that they might not be able to return after the holiday.
Separately, as Chaim V’Chessed reported last week, the government continues cancel flights scheduled to fly to or form Israel. This move is wreaking havoc with the travel plans of many.
{Matzav.com}
Is there any justification or explanation offered? To me it seems Iranian-like tactic: persecute the people because you’re empowered to do so!
Israel is trying to protect its people from countries with stupid leaders like Gov. Abbott who want the virus to spread unabated. It would be nuts to let Americans in right now.