For the first time in about two years: The state of emergency in Israel will end Israel today

The government decided today (Wednesday) for the first time after almost two years on a transition from a state of emergency due to the corona to a "special health condition".

The move was initiated by the chairman of the Constitution Committee, MK Gilad Karib (Labor).

Validity of the declaration that will reach the approval of the Constitution Committee: three months from March 2 to June 2.

Karib said: "Ending the state of emergency is important for Israeli citizens and Israeli democracy - and I congratulate the government on the decision to be approved next week by the Constitution Committee. "The transition between the two situations will restore parental control over the work of the government, and return Israeli democracy to the required routine.

In a "special health condition" - the parliamentary supervision will be more similar to what is customary in the supervision of "ordinary" regulations brought by the government - regulations will be brought to the committee 6 days before the date of entry into force and will enter into force only if they receive prior parliamentary approval.

In the "emergency situation due to the corona virus" - the parliamentary supervision is similar to what is currently accepted so that regulations issued by the government by law can enter into force even without prior committee approval, and can be approved retrospectively by committee or plenum. 24 for 48 hours.

However, as in the original law, the government can enact regulations that will enter into force earlier even without the approval of the Knesset committee if special circumstances of urgency exist and the government is convinced by the Ministry of Health that entry into force is necessary to prevent corona infection or protect at-risk populations.

MK Gilad Karib at a discussion of the Knesset's Constitution Committee (Archive), Photo: Knesset Spokeswoman Noam Moskowitz

In a special health situation, the government will not be able to install closure regulations, regulations that apply throughout the country and stipulate, for example, the closure of banquet halls, restaurants, shops and more.

Also, you will not be able to install regulations restricting passengers in a vehicle or restricting a crowd in a private or public space of less than 50 people in a building and 300 in an open space.

In addition, regulations stipulating restrictions on the entry into Israel of citizens and licensees for permanent residence or a general ban on leaving Israel for all countries (closing the skies).

The declaration of special health status will be valid for up to three months, and the regulations will be valid for a period of up to 42 days and regulations concerning the restriction of entry or exit from Israel - up to 28 days.

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