Ultra-Orthodox communities in Israel following own rules for managing COVID-19

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Tensions between Orthodox communities in Israel and the national government are high as many in the minority of 1.2 million people refuse to adhere to health guidelines for social distancing. During a recent religious holiday, some ceremonies were conducted in secret to avoid police enforcement. The World’s Ariel Oseran reports.

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