With masks and a green sign: Thousands participate in the Baba Sally celebration in Netivot

During the days of the event, no audience will be allowed into the "Zion" but in the compound around it, where the stay will be limited to only seven minutes.

Increased forces of police, border fighters and volunteers were also deployed to maintain public order and enforce restrictions. "Arrive despite the corona"

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05/01/2022

Wednesday, 05 January 2022, 18:00 Updated: 18:42

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Live broadcast of Baba Sally's revelry in Netivot

Baba Sally's revelry began tonight (Wednesday) in Netivot with the participation of thousands of people and about a thousand police officers who will secure the event.

According to the agreement with the rabbis of the Abuhatzira family, entry into the "Zion", the tomb building, will be banned from the general public, and will only be allowed for family members.

"Again this time despite the Korna we come here like every year. There are a lot of people coming. This year also because of the whole story whether there will be or not there will be revelry, I think more people came," said Yarin, one of the participants.

Due to the revelry, many traffic jams have formed in the area.

Even before entry, there is a strict check by the police and security teams, and it is not possible to enter without a green mark or a negative corona check.

Hundreds of police and security guards are deployed throughout the compound to maintain order, security and corona guidance.

Itzik, another participant, came from Herzliya: "We came with masks, showing a green sign. Every year I come, do not miss, regularly. This year it seems to me that more people will come."

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A public entrance to the tomb structure will not be allowed

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Thousands of participants (Photo: Yanir Yagna)

Adiv Ohana, the security and licensing officer of the Negev region, said that "the police act in regulating the crowd according to safety plans and guidelines of the Ministry of Health. Part of the success of the event also depends on the behavior of thousands of believers. In the plaza of Zion Square. "

During the days of the event, no audience will be allowed into the "Zion" but in the compound around it, where the stay will be limited to only seven minutes.

Also, in order to allow the event to take place while maintaining the health of the celebrants, entry to the venue will be allowed for those with a green badge or a valid caravan check, and participants will be required to wear masks.

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