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The government ministers (Sunday) approved the opening of public gardens throughout the country, as well a availables the use of the amusement and fitness facilities there, but without amusement facilities. The gaming facilities will not open for use. The decision was made by telephone meeting of the ministers. This is a continuation of the exit strategy from the Corona crisis. At the meeting, which was chaired by Foreign Minister Israel Katz, the ministers also confirmed that the isolation obligation in the hotel would be revoked from abroad, and they could now stay in domestic isolation....

Education and health ministries on Monday concluded an outline for a gradual return to elementary, middle and high school studies. The ministry has concluded that fourth-12th graders will return to school this Sunday, May 17, but only for part of the week and in a limited format. All classes will be divided into separate groups of 20 students. According to the layout, students will not be required to wear a mask, but will keep two meters apart. The teacher will also keep a similar distance from the students, and if he travels between them, they will be required to wear masks. It was...

Health Ministry Director Moshe Bar Siman-Tov announced Tuesday morning to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Health Minister Yaakov Litzman about his desire to resign. In a letter he sent to the two, he wrote that "upon the establishment of the government, I would like to announce my resignation from the office of the Director General. The State of Israel service is the greatest privilege. After almost 20 years in public service, of which five years as Director General of the Ministry of Health, it is time to move on. "I am proud of my years as CEO and especially in dealing with the...

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo comes to Israel for about eight hours to discuss Netanyahu with two key issues: Iran and China. Washington is very unhappy with the acquisition of Israeli infrastructure by China. It is about the two ports of Israel in Haifa and Ashdod and that China is the one that will establish Israel's new ports. Alongside these, the US is unhappy with the acquisition of Beijing's Tnuva and Dor Alon Tabor power plant. In statements by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz; and designated foreign minister Gabi Ashkenazi, after meeting...

After three election campaigns - Israel has a new government: The Knesset plenary on Sunday approved a majority of 73 Knesset supporters against 46 opposing the 35th state of Israel led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz. Broadcasts live declaration of allegiance by new government ministers One by one, the new government ministers came up and declared: "I pledge as a member of the government to maintain allegiance to the State of Israel and its laws, to fulfill my role as a member of government and to comply with the Knesset's decisions

The IEC purchased nine liquefied gas (LNG) cargoes, totaling one billion cubic meters (BCM), about 20% of Israel's annual consumption of gas, already starting to arrive in Israel, the company paid $ 100 million. The parties to the agreement may make price adjustments, which will be expressed on two dates: the first of July 2021, with the possibility of a 25% change in both directions; And the second, in July 2024, of 10%. The purchases, under SPOT contracts, were made at an average cost of $ 3 per unit of heat, which is about 50% lower than the price of gas purchased by the electricity...

The government approved the expansion of the aid plan budget by NIS 14 billion on Sunday. According to the Treasury's calculations, together with the aid provided by leveraging those budgets, the total aid package is NIS 100 billion, but the actual implementation is much lower, of course. The expansion approved by the government today will allow the NIS 8 billion loan to NIS 14 billion to expand to NIS 8 billion, financing tools for high-tech companies of NIS 2 billion, providing state guarantees for vendor credit worth $ 750 million and more

10 days after US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned of winning Chinese Hutchison Group tender for establishment of Sorek 2 Desalination - Joint Committee of Energy and Water Ministry Announces Joint Group of Desalination Company IDE and Bank Leumi in Tender The facility, which is being built near zero from sensitive security facilities, has an output of 200 million cubic meters per year, will be the largest of its kind in the world and increase Israel's desalination capacity by 35%

The government ministers (Tuesday) confirmed in a telephone poll the cancellation of a series of restrictions created for the Corona period. Tomorrow, swimming pools, tourist attractions and the number of people allowed in confined spaces will be opened. As decided by the Prime Minister's Office, the restaurants, bars and public transport will also be opened. It was stated that "the reliefs have been approved due to the prolonged decline and stabilization in the number of new verified patients every day, in view of the steps taken by the government to prevent the spread of the corona virus

In the coming days, the Risk Loan Fund is expected to start operating, where a state guarantee of 60% will be given instead of 15% on the total loan portfolio. These are loans to businesses that have so far failed to earn the credit they need to deal with the Corona crisis. The prevailing claim is that the current loan fund - of which NIS 13 billion in loans has already been distributed to small and medium businesses - does not meet the needs of several industries, especially restaurants, cafes and hotels. According to this claim, a 15% state guarantee is not enough to address the banks'...