Despite the threats she received from her position as chair of the Corona Committee, MK Yifat Shasha-Biton is complete with her decisions • The full interview - on Friday in "Israel Hashavua"
Yifat Shasha-Bitton // Photo: Oren Ben Hakon
"My only consideration was professional. I made decisions for the benefit of the net public," clarifies the chairman of the Corona Committee, MK Yifat Shasha-Biton, at the end of one of the most unexpected days in the Knesset.
Shasha-Bitton did not hesitate to show muscle at the committee meeting and determine that the gyms and swimming pools should be reopened, contrary to the positions of the Ministry of Health and the Prime Minister. Her hands.
In an exclusive interview to be published on Friday in "Israel Hashavua", Shasha-Biton adds: "Just as last week we approved the law authorizing the government to put the orders into effect immediately and only then bring them before the Knesset, and as before we discussed restrictions and allowed hairdressers, for example, to work. "And for other businesses as well, this time too I came to work for the public and made substantive decisions. It was all a committee discussion. There is an economic crisis and a serious health crisis and we must balance."
"I have never been in such a situation," says the committee chairman of the firm tone in which MK Zohar spoke to her, who filtered, among other things, after the vote, "May you have a pleasant life." "I really wish myself to have a good life," she smiles confidently. "I have nothing to comment on such statements. I am satisfied with my decision."
Are you afraid of revenge on the Likud?
"I'm afraid of the day I lose myself, and it will not happen. When it comes to things I believe in, when I know it's true for the public, I'm willing to pay personal prices. "Therefore, I had a discussion that made the information accessible, senior professionals came, presented data, read articles from all over the world and made an informed decision."
The Likud said that lobbyists from the gyms convinced you.
"Absolute nonsense. After all, last week I dealt with the pressures of young couples and hall owners and still closed. Do you know what is the pressure of couples who are just before a wedding? Gym owners are not big lobbyists. People who work hard for a living always turn to me, and I always Consider the professional data and examine the public good.
"Look who was at the hearing. Professionals, IDF disabled people who said it was detrimental to their rehabilitation, everything is documented. In the end one has to do what is right for the public out of professional judgment. We have a responsibility on our shoulders. "Last week I made an unpopular decision for the public and yesterday was also what happened."
Did you expect blue and white to stand by your side?
"That everyone will do what is right for him. As committee chairmen and as Knesset members, we are expected to serve the public and examine decisions transparently and professionally. I am in the same position as all my friends. If we stop serving the people, we have nothing to do here."
