Israel starts reopening economy after two-month lockdown

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talks to the media during a visit to the Fitness gym in Petah Tikva, Israel, ahead of its reopening. Picture: Tal Shahar/Yediot Ahronot/Pool/AP

Israel lifted many of its coronavirus restrictions and started reopening its economy on Sunday as the country’s vaccination drive and third nationwide lockdown have started to bring down infections.

Most grade school and high school classes have reopened after a nearly two-month closure, along with museums, libraries, shopping centres and markets.