Family members of olim to now be allowed into Israel

The regulation changes come a day after Immigration Minister Pnina Tamano-Shata and Diaspora Minister Omer Yankelevitch spoke out against the entry ban for immediate family members of immigrants.

Former MK Dov Lipman and outgoing MK Michal Cotler-Wunsh together with around 30 activists demand greater consideration for immigrants at a protest outside the Knesset Tuesday afternoon.

(photo credit: JEREMY SHARON)

ByJEREMY SHARON

APRIL 7, 2021 22:02

Updated: APRIL 7, 2021 22:03

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