In all the public appearances of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, and from the reports on the meetings of the Corona Cabinet, it is clear that Bennett refers to the fifth wave of the Corona, which includes the Omkiron strain, very seriously, with great vigilance, apprehension and concern, almost anxiously. , In the face of very worrying data on the outbreak, which is partly unprecedented since the outbreak in many countries around the world.
However, justified vigilance and concern are not accompanied by the same strength and determination in making quick and effective decisions, of restrictions that will reduce and slow down the outbreak of the fifth wave with the dangerous variant, as Bennett himself repeatedly demanded in previous governments.
Until now, the decisions of the Corona Cabinet and the government on corona restrictions have been very hesitant, and have been characterized by zigzags.
Thus, for example, the decision to apply a green mark in malls with a mark for the mark holders, which was revoked even before it began;
The government's rejection of most of the Ministry of Health's requirements, which have real and effective restrictions, including turning the whole world red and an actual temporary ban on travel abroad; strict restrictions on gathering in closed and open places; a ban on unvaccinated children coming to schools, and more.
It is clear that the prime minister is well aware of the dangerous situation that Israel may enter, but the main problem is that he has too many irresponsible opponents and doubters within the government itself.
Some of them - even on the verge of corona deniers and vaccine opponents, shamefully.
Thus, the government has already lost, and is still losing, precious time in preparation and much more determined and urgent readiness for the fifth wave of the Corona, and this may cost us dearly - many more victims and further health, economic and social harm.
PM Bennett: "The ultimate goal in the next two weeks - childhood vaccines" Credit: Omer Miron / GPO
As early as September, on the fourth wave of the Corona, on the eve of Bennett's trip to the United Nations General Assembly, the Corona Council of Experts warned that the government's policy to fight the Corona was dangerous, failed, destructive, wrong, contrary to repeated demands by senior health officials. Masses and a severe and consistent increase in the number of critically ill and dead.
The experts' cabinet then stated that "the extent of the ongoing illness takes a heavy toll on the population, and despite the hope of a decrease in morbidity due to the vaccination campaign - it is impossible and unlikely to continue on the existing route, and requires a change in interim policy."
Experts have ruled that it is a grave mistake that the policy is mainly based on the desire not to pay compensation to businesses, and to leave the economy open.
This sharp criticism from September of the government led by Bennett is true even today, and even more so.
The government must understand that while vaccines are the main weapon against the epidemic, including the fourth vaccine to start in the very next few days, it must not be the only weapon, and it must not be forced or cover up the government's inability to order vital corona restrictions and fair compensation. To all victims of restrictions.
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