The Israel Police will begin enforcing the nation's third lockdown more stringently beginning Friday, Deputy Commissioner Menashe Yishai Shalem said Thursday.
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"Over the course of this week, we handed out 30% more fines and stepped up activity against individuals [who violate lockdown regulations]. We set up checkpoints and took action to disperse gatherings. There were two unusual events that were handled harshly," Shalem said.
"This weekend, we will go back to the same framework and expand enforcement. We will reinstate a complete system of checkpoints, wherein starting at midnight there will be 12 checkpoints on intercity highways, and dozens more within communities based on decisions made for each community at the district police level.
"Starting tomorrow [Friday] at 6 a.m., there will be 25 checkpoints set up on intercity highways until 11 p.m., in addition to dozens more inside cities and towns," he said.
The police urged the public to get as much shopping done on Thursday as possible, warning that police were constantly monitoring traffic from the air.
"This weekend, the air monitoring will be used mostly to track violations at nature sites and parks. On Saturday evening, we will assess the situation, and make decisions about next week," Shalem said.
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