Israel enters second nationwide lockdown as it celebrates Jewish new year

The World

Israel welcomed the new Jewish year with a heavy heart Friday as it enters its second nationwide lockdown since the pandemic began. With a patchwork lockdown plan, many Israelis remain confused about the dos and don’ts, and some admit openly their plans to go around the rules and have large family dinners. Host Marco Werman speaks with The World’s Ariel Oseran in Tel Aviv.

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