BREAKING NEWS

Eight Israelis apprehended for boarding flight to Russia without permits

Eight Israeli passengers were apprehended on Tuesday morning for attempting to board a flight to Russia, a high-risk country for COVID-19, using foreign passports, the Health Ministry announced. 
The passengers were identified by Immigration Authority officials and were transferred to Israel Police for further questioning.
Russia is one of several countries classified as a high risk country for the COVID-19 pandemic, and travelling there without an approved permit may result in a fine of 5,000 shekel.