Following the imposition of new restrictions and growing criticism, Prime Minister's associates warned that two months ago he warned that "until we find a live vaccine like accordion" • Things from the prime minister's environment -

• Benjamin Netanyahu

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In the vicinity of the prime minister (Monday), they criticized the government's failure to function, saying that it was known in advance that it would increase morbidity following the opening of the economy. 

"The Prime Minister spoke about the accordion two months ago, and made it clear that we will open and close the activity in accordance with the morbidity data. .

On May 28, in a special interview with "Israel Today" - after most of the easing came into effect, and after the statement in early May on the return to routine - Netanyahu said: "We have said that if we reach 100, we will have to bring back the restrictions," says the Prime Minister. Weeks can be like Passover. But with cheese. We are not there right now. The virus did not disappear from the moment it arrived. The way to destroy it is by vaccination, and until then we will live like an accordion. 

"We will open for the economy, and we will close because of the contagion. People are less strict about safety rules. Unfortunately, this is the real way to prevent it. It's either a local outbreak and you make a local closure, ) Of contracting and entering into binding isolation in less than 48 hours. I spoke on a conference call today with seven world leaders, leaders of Austria, Australia, Norway, etc. They all said the problem was the challenge of success. Stop taking safety rules seriously. "

Survey: Decline in Netanyahu's satisfaction

The comments from Netanyahu's environment this evening were published shortly after a poll in "News 12" was published, which among other things reflected a decline in public satisfaction with the Prime Minister's functioning in both the health and economic crisis. When answering the question "How do you rate Prime Minister Netanyahu's performance in addressing the Corona crisis on health?", 49% described Netanyahu's performance as "bad", compared with 36% in a June 28 poll. 46% rated the health management crisis as good, compared with 58% in the June survey.

The respondents also answered the question: "How do you assess Prime Minister Netanyahu's role in handling the Corona crisis on the economic issue?" 62% responded that their performance was "bad", compared to 58% in the June 28 survey, and 33% said it was "good" compared to 35% in the previous survey.

The restrictions are repeated

Earlier, as mentioned, the government imposed new restrictions on a number of branches, which include, among other things: prayer services in synagogues for up to 19 people, employment in government offices and public companies will not exceed 30 percent, summer activities for youth and children will take place in the format of up to 20 children or boys in the group , And organized sports activities will be conducted without crowds.

In addition, there is a list of other regulations that depend on the Knesset's approval: buses - up to 20 people only, with open windows and no air-conditioning; Banquet halls, clubs and bars - full closure; Restaurants - up to 20 people inside and up to 30 people outside; Gyms and swimming pools (except hotels) - full closure; Cultural shows - completely closed; Hotels - closing bars, limiting diners and pool activities; Other crowds - up to 20 people, while keeping two feet away and wearing masks.

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