Rabbi Mendel Cohen was evacuated to Israel for urgent treatment, warns of 'great danger'; Odessa rabbi says local health system in collapse: 'We won't be able to help you'

Rosh Hashanah pilgrims make 'mess' at grave of rabbi, official says, reportedly in frustration at the limitations imposed on numbers due to the coronavirus outbreak

Unclear if Ukraine will make exception for Israeli pilgrims and waive ban on foreigners; proposal said to allow for 5,000-7,500 pilgrims to make trip, including those already there

Another group tries to cross border from Belarus but is detained, amid fears of virus outbreak if thousands attend annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage in Uman

Ministers to examine proposal to allow restricted visits to pilgrimage site, even though Ukraine closed its borders to all foreign nationals Friday night

Conflict comes ahead of ban on allowing foreign nationals into country from Friday midnight, amid fears mass gatherings at rabbi's gravesite for New Year could spread COVID-19

Hasidic sect blames PM for Ukraine closing its skies, foiling pilgrimage; dozens of worshipers held for many hours at Ukrainian airports, despite ban not yet taking effect

Premier calls on public officials to cooperate with Ronni Gamzu, who's come under fire from right-wing lawmakers over his push to ban holiday Uman pilgrimage

Ukrainian PM also signals Kyiv will ban mass gatherings in Uman during Jewish new year, after Israeli officials warned festivities could result in a COVID-19 outbreak

Visitors will have to wear face masks in crowded places and refrain from gatherings of more than 30 people