The plan was accepted by many Jews, albeit some with reluctance due to territorial concessions, but was opposed by Arab leaders, leading to the plan's failure and the start of war.

Cohen said he would support measures including potentially partial lockdowns or fines, saying that unvaccinated people “endanger others.”

Despite the shocking footage, the Elad Municipality explained that the venue became overcrowded to a dangerous extent and drastic measures had to be taken to save lives.

Travelers who took Egged bus 390 on November 23 had been asked by the Health Ministry to quarantine after the ministry mistakenly believed that a woman diagnosed with the Omicron variant was onboard.

The site, like many others nationwide, is open to the public to tour and take part in a number of events throughout Hanukkah for Israel Heritage Week.

"The overall global risk related to the new variant ...is assessed as very high."

Israel's High Court of Justice upheld a lower court ruling in favor of Biran's Israeli-Italian aunt.

It is unclear if the contestant is infected with the new Omicron variant.