Israel has toughened quarantine orders in parts of Jerusalem to fight off the coronavirus outbreak.
The new measures took effect at noon on Sunday. They only allow residents to come and go from the restricted neighborhoods for essential jobs, essential shopping and to receive medical care.
The move was debated for days before it reached a vote. That's because it affects several predominantly ultra-Orthodox Jewish areas, and leaders from that community feel they are being singled out.
A large portion of the confirmed COVID-19 cases in Israel have been counted in the ultra-Orthodox community, which initially resisted social distancing guidelines.
As in many other countries, Israel's lockdown hampered plans for Passover, Easter and Ramadan. Prayer sites that normally attract thousands of people were limited to 10 at a time.
Israel has seen over 11,000 confirmed cases and more than 100 deaths. About one-fifth of its cases are in Jerusalem.
Additional reporting by Ilan Ben Zion of the Associated Press.
