Israel on Monday banned its citizens from traveling to the United States without special permission, citing concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 omicron variant.
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A statement issued by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s office said cabinet ministers approved the measure, which would go into effect on Tuesday.
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