Israel is unlikely to extend its two-week ban on foreigners entering the country, Israel Hayom has found out from sources involved in the matter. If this indeed happens, tourists will be able to travel to the Jewish state as soon as the ban ends on Sunday evening.
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On Nov. 27, the government issued the ban in an effort to curb the spread of the new coronavirus variant Omicron. Officials also added 50 African countries onto its no-fly list and mandated extra-stringent self-isolation for all Israelis returning from so-called "red" or "orange" countries, including vaccinated individuals.
According to sources, if vaccines prove to be effective against the new strain, Tourism Minister Yoel Razvozov will request the removal of the ban before the end of the two weeks.
Lawmakers were expected to convene on the matter on Monday evening.
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