Netanyahu lights Hanukkah candles while in isolation

• Published date: 18 December 2020
• Author: Hezki Baruch
• Date: 18 December 2020
• Publication title: Israel National News (Israel)

Due to the fact that the Prime Minister is in isolation after coming into contact with a coronavirus carrier, he stood at a distance while the members of his family lit the candles in the menorah.

In a photo he posted to Facebook, Netanyahu is seen waving to his wife Sara. "Eighth candle with social distancing. I'm still in isolation, and there are things I can only do from a distance right now. Chag Sameach to all," the Prime Minister wrote.

Netanyahu's isolation is expected to end on Friday. On Saturday night he will be the first citizen in Israel to be vaccinated against coronavirus.

Earlier on Thursday it was reported that...