An astonishing 80% of Israelis arriving back into the country violate quarantine, with only 1 out of 5 passengers adhering to regulations, Channel 12 News reported on Sunday evening.
The report added that about 20% of Israeli travelers successfully avoid the mandatory coronavirus test at the airport.
Data shows that this situation has resulted in at least 1,838 Israelis entering Israel while carrying COVID-19.
The Health Ministry’s electronic tracking bracelet pilot program, which ended on Friday, was successful, with only six participants violating quarantine requirements but it cannot be continued until legislation allowing the surveillance program is passed.
Currently, Israeli travelers arriving in Israel are allowed to quarantine at home with no surveillance other than potential police calls and visits since quarantine hotels are no longer required.
(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)
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That is not true. Most people are brutally forced into a jail called melonit. Totally against their will. If they come out earlier than two weeks from there, they are so careful to stay quarantined because if caught they have to pay 5000 shekel. I am talking from first hand stories of people I personally know. The only reason they are reporting such fake news is to push their agenda of tracking bracelets. Totally humiliating and controlling.
Will unvaccinated Jews in Israel now have to wear a yellow star on their clothing? After all, it worked so well before!
@Applejuice. Read the article (and the government websites as I have) and you will see that they removed the hotel requirement (unless you don’t have an appropriate place to quarantine at home). It is reckless and inconsiderate to put others at risk by not quarantining and unfortunately every time they allow people to quarantine at home, most people violate it.