During the special cabinet meeting held today (Monday), during which a discussion of the draft Economic Assistance Plan by the Ministerial Committee on Legislative Affairs was discussed, Netanyahu announced that he would re-enter the government in the next 48 hours to decide on tightening the closure. Following this, the government is expected to convene tomorrow at 12:00 for a special discussion on the necessary steps against the background of the continuing rise in morbidity and the continued demands of the health system to tighten closure restrictions.
Inspectors in the Carmel market in the third closure. Photo: Avshalom Shashoni
Speaking at the meeting, the Prime Minister added: “Thanks to the millions of vaccines and a short and tight closure, we will save many lives and be the first in the world to open the economy.” Netanyahu expanded on the nature of economic aid that the government is expected to approve. For the self-employed and business owners, amounting to more than two billion shekels. This is another thousand shekels for every business owner who was injured during the corona period, and in addition we are also extending the property tax refund period. The money will immediately make things easier for businesses and in a short time we will open up the entire economy and finally get out of the crisis. “
Referring to the cooperation between him and his political rival Benny Gantz, the prime minister said: “I thank the defense minister who is giving his hand to this effort now and I hope they will pass it in the Knesset soon.” In his summary, he referred to the disclosure of the details of the terrorist who murdered the late Esther Horgan and said: “I want to praise the GSS, the IDF and the IDF that led to the capture of the despicable terrorist who brutally murdered the late Esther Horgan. We will find with him “The law, we will find the law with all those who helped it. All those who seek our evil will know, and they see it time and time again, Israel’s long arm will reach out to them, anywhere and anytime.”
Defense Minister Bnei Gantz from the cabinet meeting
Minister of Defense and Justice Bnei Gantz He said at the beginning of the cabinet meeting: “Vaccines should be promoted for teachers, and compensation should be provided for additional school days for students affected by corona later on.” Ganz also referred to Iran’s statement today, saying: “The whole world needs to step up its pressure – we are working in all arenas with many partners.”
Minister of Energy Yuval Steinitz He said at a cabinet meeting: “Every day that the third wave passes and the British mutation hits us!”. Minister of Agriculture Alon Schuster He also spoke out: “Welcomes the thinking of providing assistance to businesses, but I emphasize that there is a duty to help the rural, agricultural and kibbutz areas that do not fall between the cracks and do not receive assistance.”
the minister of Health July Edelstein He said that “if we do not take the most difficult steps now, in March and April we will reach the situation where Italy was in the previous March, I know what I am saying.”