Move would place ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods in capital, handful of areas around the country on lockdown, though restrictions will be more lax than in hotspot Bnei Brak
Late night meeting also authorizes amendment to Basic Law of State Economy to allow country to tackle financial crisis brought on by virus restrictions
Cabinet expected to approve closure of several cities, Haredi parts of Jerusalem, on Sunday night or Monday; minister says it could be extended to whole country by Wednesday
Ministry source says Elad, Migdal Haemek, Modiin Illit, and ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods of Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh should join Bnei Brak as restricted zones
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