During a discussion in the Knesset's Constitution Committee, it became clear that the rapid system of tests, which is a threshold condition for the outline for the operation of hotels in the Dead Sea and Eilat, is not yet ready for operation
Logistical difficulties may delay the approval of the operation of hotels in Eilat and the Dead Sea, as part of the outline of a "special tourist area".
During the discussion tonight (Wednesday) in the Knesset's Constitution Committee, it became clear that the system of immediate inspections - which is a threshold condition for the implementation of the outline - is not ready for operation.
Following this, the committee hearing was adjourned.
When reading sections of the bill that require immediate testing Dead Sea and Eilat residents of employees in these areas, said Dr. Udi Cleaner, deputy chief public health services in the Ministry of Health that although there are speed tests are available, but the system for the administration would be willing to just a few days.
Sub The spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, Adv. Michal Goldberg, clarified that, "The Ministry of Health was willing to take a certain risk, and conditions were set according to which it would be a sterile island.
This is for the benefit of the vacationers and the residents of the city. "
The committee's spokesman, Dr. Adv. Gur Blay, suggested that," we change the wording so that the issue of immediate inspections will be considered as part of the conditions for the declaration, but will not be a threshold condition. "
The chairman of the committee, MK Yaakov Asher (Torah Judaism), announced a break in the discussion.
"Come up with solutions, so that you do not have to apologize to the residents of Eilat and to the committee members," MK Asher told the committee's professionals.
The Knesset's Constitution Committee yesterday approved for the first reading MK Eitan Ginzburg's private bill (blue and white) on the "Green Tourism Islands" for the opening of hotels in Eilat and the Dead Sea. Health Yuli Edelstein last night withdrew the bill to open hotels in Eilat and the Dead Sea.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referred to progress towards an outline on the matter, saying: "I would like to congratulate Health Minister Yuli Edelstein, Constitution Committee Chairman Yaakov Asher and Minister Dudi Amsalem, whom I asked to convene and bring a solution to the tourist islands in Eilat and the Dead Sea area. According to our health rules, and the preservation of the life and health of the citizens of Israel.
I think an excellent solution has been reached, and I want to thank you and tell you that not only the residents of Eilat and the residents of the Dead Sea welcome, all the citizens of Israel welcome you. "