Politics and Knesset
“Anti-Semitism has been a stain on the Labour Party in recent years,” said the party in a statement. “If we are to restore the trust of the Jewish community, we must demonstrate a change of leadership.”
The National Association of Nurses agreed to resume work after being promised funding for 2,000 additional staff at hospitals, HMOs and family health centers.
Committee urges the government not to close beaches, restaurants, gyms • Deputy Health Minister: Proposed restrictions were designed to prevent full shutdown.
Miki Zohar, who also heads Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud faction of the Knesset, rails against the health hazard posed by the demonstrations in view of renewed coronavirus restrictions.
Appeals to defy government guidelines “damage our foundations, both Jewish and democratic,” says Israeli President Reuven Rivlin.
“Irresponsibility” of Defense Minister Benny Gantz, Blue and White Party will “inevitably” lead to full lockdown, says Likud official • Blue and White: “This is not the time for politics.”
“The national mission to exercise our historic right in the land of our ancestors may be in jeopardy,” says Land of Israel Caucus chairman Haim Katz.
“I have now deleted these posts and recognize why they were offensive,” said Lloyd Russell-Moyle.
Dubbed “The American Road,” the new highway is being hailed as one of the biggest infrastructure projects undertaken by Jerusalem in the last several years.
Some 10,000 protesters gather in central part of city • Three officers lightly wounded and 12 protesters arrested • Protest organizers: Israeli government and its leader responsible for the failure in implementing aid programs.
“This support, this grant, is not dependent on legislation, and we have instructed that it be put into effect today,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israir warned that without government help, the airline would halt its five daily flights between Tel Aviv and the southern resort town.
