Against the background of the controversy over the Knesset's committees, Likud attacked Knesset members of blue and white • Gantz spoke to Edelstein: "Knesset members should serve as an example to the public"

Likud in the Likud reacted Tuesday (Tuesday) to attacks on blue and white as far as voting on Knesset committees and voting to replace Knesset Speaker. "While Prime Minister Netanyahu struggles around the clock in the Corona epidemic to save the lives of Israeli citizens, members of Knesset Blue and Lieberman They are engaged in political dealings with a view to carrying out a government hijacking through anti-democratic legislation, ”the Likud reported.

Netanyahu and Gantz sworn to 23rd Knesset before empty plenary // Photo: Knesset channel

"Instead of showing national responsibility and joining the emergency government immediately, they are engaged in petty political dealings in stark contrast to their promises to their voters. The Likud calls on Blue and White to meet again this evening to form the Knesset committees in agreement."

A white paintbrush was issued in response to the Likud announcement: "Throughout the day, meetings and talks were held. The bottom line - Netanyahu is preventing the Knesset from acting for the citizens. This is a government coup."

Meanwhile, MK Blue Benny Gantz spoke with MK Yuli Edelstein, Speaker of the Knesset, saying: "The Knesset is a vital and vital institution that must continue to function, and more importantly in times of crisis, and that it is expected to be a factor for many years. A state that serves the entire Israeli society, to allow this. "

Gantz added that "Knesset members should serve as an example to the public in Israel and prove that they can function even in times of crisis, demonstrating responsibility and strict adherence to the Ministry of Health's instructions, whether in meetings with video calls or other creative solutions."

Earlier, Gantz tweeted on Twitter: "The Likud, on Netanyahu's mission and MK Edelstein, are trying at all costs to prevent the Knesset's work. Not only is the Knesset not functioning for a full year, they now also want the new Knesset not to do the minimum work required during a crisis."

Short update: The Likud, on the mission of Netanyahu and MK Edelstein, is trying at all costs to prevent the Knesset's work. It is not enough that the Knesset is not functioning for a full year, now they also want the new Knesset to not do the minimum work required during a crisis.

- Benny Gantz - Benny Gantz (@gantzbe) March 17, 2020

Also, Edelstein spoke with Minister Ze'ev Elkin (Likud) and MK Avi Nissenkorn (blue and white) and urged them to reach an agreement on the establishment of the regular committee and other necessary committees at this time, so that the Knesset can fill its role as superintendent of government work as soon as possible. It should be noted that all revenue so far served by the regulating committee was established by agreement.

According to Edelstein: "Especially during this period it is important to act on understandings from all the factions of the house. We do not have the privilege to skirmish with unnecessary arguments."

MK Moshe (Boogie) Ya'alon tweeted earlier in the Twitter account: "Netanyahu cannot be made dictatorship."