Israel bans all foreigners from entering except "important" Miss Universe contestants

Because of the new coronavirus variant, Omicron, Israel says it is banning all foreigners from entering the country except, that is, Miss Universe contestants.

"This is an event that will be broadcast in 174 countries, a very important event, an event that Eilat, too, is very much in need of," Tourism Minister Yoel Razvozov said. — Read the rest