Coronavirus outbreak: Israel blocks arrivals from Seoul

Israel has turned back as many as 130 South Korean passengers of a flight from South Korea in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
It allowed only 12 Israeli passengers to disembark on the Korean Airlines flight's arrival in Tel Aviv on Saturday.
Israel has been banning South Korean and Japanese visitors after finding coronavirus infection among some South Korean tourists who visited Israel last week.
Al Jazeera's Rob Mcbride reports from Daegu, South Korea.


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[jade]

Finally a country is being wise enough not to take any chances. If everyone did that 5 weeks ago, we wouldn’t be here calling it a Pandemic.

[salRL-ebzc]

I'm Israeli and what can I say... I'm sorry about the tourists from Korea but this is probably the only way to prevent the virus from reaching more countries, I know there are efforts to develop a vaccine against the disease. In the future, I would always love to see Korean tourists come to Israel, health for everyone, AMEN.

[dannywacker]

*This is what EVERY COUNTRY should do. Take notes from Israel, especially regarding Health & Tech.*

[marcosgalvao]

Israel is totally right ! They are protecting their people! All countries must do the same fast !

[bariforever]

As a Korean, I support Israel's actions. However, according to international laws, if the government wants to block flight from other country, the government should have noticed about it before the take off of the aircraft. However, Israel government noticed that they will block entry 'after' the take off of the plane. This is dangerous act. That's why Israel government is criticized.
Anyways, I hope there is no misunderstanding such as 'Koreans are selfish'. We Koreans support ban of flight from China, Korea, Japan to other countries.

[MrRacing]

What are they supposed to do? Israel is doing the right thing for there people. It’s to late but you have to try.

[jessshane]

I'm not typically a fan of Israel, however in this case, their stance is admirable. This is how every country should be. 100% total exclusion of people coming from highly affected countries.

[maqoslemaquuste]

I don’t get it. Why people want to go vacation. When there’s coronavirus. spreading around the world like a wildfire!

[ottomanosman]

I am Turkish and I support Israel in this case.

[prs]

Good for Israel... They know how to protect their country.. Wish more countries would take these steps...

[sadesade]

Can't blame Israel for preventing South Koreans to land, it just takes 1....🤷‍♀️

[Higgie]

Everyone should stay in there country till they get a hold on this

[nadika]

Very soon all airliners will go bankrupt....

[jennakim]

Good job Israel ㅇㅂㅇ We support you with all our hearts. General Koreans are mad at those Koreans who went to your country at this particular time ㅡㅡ it's also on Korean news- people are calling them international embarassment. Which I agree. Stay strong, and stay safe everyone :D

[BlessedIhumble]

As Korean I'm so glad of Israel decision. Do everything to protect Israel. Thank you for Protecting Israel safe. I Love Israel.

[obadiahscave]

Why are people traveling..now ?

It's crazy..

[marcosgalvao]

Its pretty scary that are planes and ships travelling all over the world entering in another countries full with contaminated people ! Its pathetic.

[EdenValleyAdventuresUK]

Israel has dun the right thing the Uk should do the same thing as well.

[keepsakebows]

Israel is a tiny country and needs to protect itself. No one else will take care of it. If your left it to the UN, they would say "send all the infected to Israel" so Kudos to Israel for taking it seriously

[brunog]

That's good Israel don't let them in