Dozens of Israelis returning on flights from London refused to enter a loneliness perpetrated by ministers on Sunday because their planes were in the middle of the light.
The move came after the coronavirus cabinet decided that all Israelis returning from the United Kingdom, Denmark and South Africa will be obliged to enter quarantine at hotels. which are effectively run by the state immediately, as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of a mutated strain of the coronavirus.
Israelis arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport after a flight from London
The group of 35 were among 120 people on two planes that arrived at Ben-Gurion Airport on Sunday afternoon – 80 on an easyJet plane and another 40 on a second plane operated by British Airways.
Twenty of the passengers refused to go alone and planned to return to London. Another 15 were still in the airfield at the airport, demanding they not go into quarantine.
Passengers on both planes were informed before boarding that they might be asked to go alone on arrival at Mount Gurion. Foreign nationals who bought tickets for the flights were not allowed to board all planes.
Those who had returned from the UK who had agreed on their own were rushed by police to their designated hotel on arrival, according to a coronavirus cabinet decision.
They were placed on a direct bus to avoid contact with passengers from other planes.
Amir’s bus driver was separated from his passengers by a division
(Photo: nadav abas)
Amir, who was a bus driver carrying the passengers, said he was not at all disappointed with what was expected to be carried by the UK.
“I’m well protected,” he said. “The passengers are sitting away from me and we are separated. I have no contact with the passengers; they handle their own luggage as well. I’m sure everything will be fine. . ”
Police forces wait at Ben-Gurion Airport for UK arrivals amid concerns over new COVID-19 strain
(Photo: yariv katz)
Tova, a passenger who returned on the EasyJet flight, said: “They told us before the flight that they might put us in a hotel, so that it would not be a surprise. Israel was coming in We didn’t have much time to prepare, because we were already at the airport with our bags.
“Everyone just wanted to get back to Israel. I’m not angry, but they could have told us more. It’s a shame that decisions like this are made in such a way. way. ”
Supported by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, coronavirus czar Prof. Nachman Ash called on Sunday to suspend all flights to and from Israel pending the severity of the move – and the possible response to the vaccines that have been given. redevelopment.