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Scuffles in Ukraine as Jewish pilgrims attempt to reach holy site despite Covid ban

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Published: 1 September 2020

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Netanyahu asks ministers to examine proposal to allow restricted visits to pilgrimage site as dozens try to beat restrictions by arriving early, clashing with authorities and local residents

Uman fiasco highlights ultra-Orthodox MKs' political opportunism (Ynet)
The pilgrimage is just another parable for Haredi political art of taking a questionable narrative and turning it into their raison d'etre in such fashion that even the general public buys into it; Prof. Gamzu, stand your ground!

Scuffles in Ukraine as Jewish pilgrims attempt to reach holy site despite Covid ban (Haaretz)
Dozens attempt to beat coronavirus restrictions by arriving early for pilgrimage, clashing with authorities and local residents

As Chasidim join protests, Netanyahu sets up team to seek Uman solution (Times of Israel)
Ministers to examine proposal to allow restricted visits to pilgrimage site, even though Ukraine closed its borders to all foreign nationals Friday night
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