The decision was made on Wednesday night, after the country's Population and Migration Authority had already announced new measures for anyone entering the country.

A spokesman said: "Exceptions will be made for those whose lives are based in Israel."

It was also decided that those who are Israeli citizens and residents will have to apply for a special medical visa, which could take as long as two weeks to be approved.

E-MAIL: comment@jewishtelegraph.com

If you have a story or an issue you want us to cover, let us know - in complete confidence - by contacting newsdesk@jewishtelegraph.com, 0161-741 2631 or via Facebook / Twitter