American tourist instructed to leave Israel after violating quarantine
Landing in Israel on Friday morning, it appears that Korff violated the predetermined quarantine conditions by meeting his girlfriend, Israeli fashion model and actress Yael Shelbia.
By TOBIAS SIEGALAn Israeli flag is seen on the first of Israel's El Al Airlines order of 16 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets, as it lands at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv(photo credit: REUTERS/AMIR COHEN)
American tourist Brandon Korff has been instructed to leave Israel after breaching quarantine, the Population and Immigration Administration announced on Sunday.As part of the nationwide effort of limiting the spread of coronavirus, it was decided on March 18 that foreigners will not be allowed entry into Israel.However, Korff requested an exception, arguing that he plans to visit his brother who is currently serving as an IDF lone solider. In light of the circumstances and after having all necessary paperwork verified, Korff's request was approved under restrictions set by the Health Ministry.Landing in Israel on Friday morning, it appears that Korff violated the predetermined quarantine conditions by meeting his girlfriend, Israeli fashion model and actress Yael Shelbia, shortly after landing.The message issued by the Population and Immigration Administration emphasized the fact that Korff signed a commitment to the terms of his quarantine and that during the preliminary inquiry, it was made clear to him that he was not to make contact with anyone else. However, Korff met his girlfriend and stayed in the same apartment as her, the administration said.
