Members of Knesset discuss the difficulty in deciding to close the cemeteries on Memorial Day • "There was no other choice"

• 'The decision is difficult, but the Corona virus does not distinguish between weekday and independence day' // Photo: Yehonatan Shaul

Minister of Economy Eli Cohen, who shared the government's decision to prevent bereaved families from coming to the cemeteries on the day of fear of being infected with the corona virus, says "no one can understand the pain of the bereaved families. Therefore, the decision not to allow them to visit the cemeteries was accepted Head and hands are shaking, and it is one of the most difficult things we have received, but with the understanding that there is no other choice. The Corona virus is extremely deadly and cannot distinguish between a weekday and Independence Day. This year, we will all be united with the fallen from afar, and their memory will be forever locked in our hearts. "   

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MK Shmuli said he fully understands the pain and sorrow of the families, "but the supreme imperative is to stick to the instructions to maintain the lives and health of family members." MK Kish (Likud) believes that bereaved families should be explained to prevent them from reaching the graves of their loved ones To avoid the fear of contagion that could endanger their lives. MK Ginsburg says "It is obviously a difficult and painful decision, but all responsible parties made the difficult decision after weighing all the considerations and deciding responsibly and willingly to protect the health and lives of bereaved families." The bereaved families, and must be very sensitive to them, but it is imperative to understand that overcrowding in the cemeteries can be very dangerous for them and therefore the rules must be kept. "  

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On the other hand, MK Margi believes that "the Ministry of Defense should allow the nuclear families of the fallen to reach the military cemeteries at a scheduled time for each family, and without an audience. However, I call on the dear families who carry the bereaved in dignity, maintain their health and obey the instructions. "MK Horowitz also says" I do not agree with the decision to prohibit bereaved families from coming to the cemeteries. This can be done by following the Ministry of Health's instructions. If IKEA opened with huge queues, then you could also let families come to the cemeteries. "