Fireworks on independence day allowed - arrival of bereaved families to the cemeteries is forbidden

The government approved Wednesday a resolution on the operation of fireworks and laser shows in preparation for the Independence Day to be held this year under a general closure, in an attempt to prevent the wave of infection in Corona. According to the decision, in a local authority with more than 20,000 residents, two fireworks operating centers will be operated, with maximum dispersal of the operating sites in the authority, to prevent congregation. In addition, the authorities must, in every possible way, inform the residents of the prohibition on reaching the operating centers as well as gathering during the operation.
The ministers approved the proposal by telephone, following its formulation by Minister of Public Security Gilad Arden. In concluding with the police and local government, it was decided that as many residents of the local authority should be allowed to watch the shows as possible, without violating the Ministry of Health's instructions and not exceeding the 100-meter range allowed.
The need to formulate the policy has raised concern among the Israeli police and the Ministry of Health that the existence of traditional fireworks demonstrators, only one central focus in each authority, will create large crowds of audiences that will improve the Ministry of Health's instructions and come to view the demonstration. In a summation led by Minister Arden with the local government and regional councils, which represent the local authorities, it was agreed that the authorities would work to disperse the fireworks focal points, as well as the residents' prohibition to violate the Ministry of Health's instructions and congregate in the fire zones. This summary allowed the police to approve the operation of the fireworks.
Before approving the decision, Arden said: "Unfortunately this year, for the first time in the state, the citizens of the state will not be able to go out to celebrate our independence, and we must do everything in our power to ensure that the celebrations take place as much as possible on the corona's limits. The fireworks show, allowing Israeli citizens to watch the joyful fireworks shows from their home. "
Earlier today, government ministers approved the restrictions on movement that would be applied on Memorial Day and Independence Day and on nights throughout Ramadan. The regulations will be enshrined under emergency regulations to prevent the spread of the Corona virus in Israel. Alongside the restrictions, the government has confirmed that you can also leave the house for a job interview. Weddings will be possible in the open space, with the participation of up to 19 people while maintaining a distance of at least two meters between people.
From Tuesday at 17:00 to Wednesday at 20:00, April 28-29, a person can leave his home only for the purpose of obtaining only essential medicines and products, and obtaining only essential services in his locality of residence, unless such services exist , And then he can have them in the locality near him. During this period, public transport activity will cease.
The Ministry of Health stressed that "citizens must celebrate Independence Day in their homes." In this context, the purchase of food will not be possible during Independence Day and Independence Day itself. Exit from home for ventilation and physical activity will be possible in accordance with the regulations, and similar to the one that occurred during the Seder.
The restrictions approved by the government include imposing a general closure during Independence Day, in a similar format to Passover. From Tuesday at 17:00 to Wednesday at 20:00, April 28-29, a person can leave his home only for the purpose of obtaining only essential medicines and products, and obtaining only essential services in his locality of residence, unless such services exist , And then he can have them in the locality near him. During this period, public transport activity will cease. Food will not be allowed during Independence Day and Independence Day itself.
The Ministry of Health stressed that "citizens must celebrate Independence Day in their homes." In this context, the purchase of food will not be possible during Independence Day and Independence Day itself. Exit from home for ventilation and physical activity will be possible in accordance with the regulations, and similar to the one that occurred during the Seder.
 The arrival of bereaved families to the cemeteries and commemorative sites on Memorial Day is forbidden, where traffic outside the cities will be allowed, except for the workplace and shopping. Police are also expected to close access roads to the cemeteries. Instead, exits from the house will be allowed for visitation and commemoration visits to the space tombs, in accordance with social remoteness, from today until Memorial Day. Starting at 4pm - no exit from the house will be allowed to visit cemeteries and memorial sites. Memorial ceremonies will be held without a crowd and only symbolic ceremonies will be held in the military cemeteries, attended by a small number of soldiers and commanders, and these will be broadcast to the public in the format determined by the Ministry of Defense.
Also, traffic restrictions are planned throughout Ramadan during the nights. From Thursday, April 23, to Sunday, May 3, in a town where most of its residents are Muslim, as well as in certain areas of Jerusalem, businesses and stores that receive crowds will not open from 6pm until 3am the next day, except for a pharmacy. Businesses will only be able to operate a shipping service.
Police intend to deploy thousands of police in localities with a Muslim majority to enforce the regulations, with most forces operating at dusk, ending the fast every day and the following morning, setting up checkpoints and patrolling localities. "Even in this national emergency, we will do everything in our power to allow freedom of worship and religion within the boundaries of law and regulations and out of a national commitment that human life is above all else," police said.
 The arrival of bereaved families to the cemeteries and commemorative sites on Memorial Day is forbidden, where traffic outside the cities will be allowed, except for the workplace and shopping. Police are also expected to close access roads to the cemeteries. Instead, exits from the house will be allowed for visitation and commemoration visits to the space tombs, in accordance with social remoteness, from today until Memorial Day. Starting at 4pm - no exit from the house will be allowed to visit cemeteries and memorial sites. Memorial ceremonies will be held without a crowd and only symbolic ceremonies will be held in the military cemeteries, attended by a small number of soldiers and commanders, and these will be broadcast to the public in the format determined by the Ministry of Defense.
Also, traffic restrictions are planned throughout Ramadan during the nights. From Thursday, April 23, to Sunday, May 3, in a locality most of its residents