Israel is “close to a total shutdown,” Netanyahu reportedly told the members of the closet at the special meeting.
On Friday, Health Minister Yuli Edelstein warned that the government may re-impose a national blockade if the number of viral infections rises to 2000.
The government imposed several local locks, adding some in predominantly ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods, starting with their wave of response.
According to a 13-channel ballot broadcast Sunday night, 61% of Israelis disapprove of Netanyahu’s overall handling of the COVID-19 crisis, and 75% are dissatisfied with the fact that their government has dealt with the economic consequences of the pandemic.
Last week, President Reuven Rivlin criticized the government for its inability to expand what he called a “clear coronavirus doctrine,” days after the resignation of a senior fitness officer, while warning Israel to embark on a “dangerous” path in its handling of the epidemic. .