Ministers Gantz and Katz agreed to bring the "Braking to Growth" program to the government for approval • "The leadership will do whatever it takes to assist the public in overcoming the crisis"
The government will convene today (Monday) to vote on the approval of the "Braking for Growth" program, which is designed to provide economic assistance to the victims of the Corona plague and accelerate the country's economy.
Israel entered a third closure, last week // Photo: Paz Bar, newsenders
In a meeting that Defense Minister Bnei Gantz held yesterday with Finance Minister Israel Katz, the two agreed, in coordination with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to bring the plan to the government's approval. During the discussion, Katz intends to present the main points of the plan - and once approved, it will be approved Knesset.
Minister Katz: "Precisely in a complex and challenging period, it is necessary to separate the political events from the economic assistance required for the population and businesses in order to overcome the crisis.
The public must know that the state leadership will do whatever it takes to help it overcome the corona crisis, until the State of Israel returns to a reality of prosperity and economic growth. "
Minister Ganz: "The assistance program is a national need. All Israeli citizens and business owners in particular need to know that we will do everything to help them in this time of need. At the same time, we will work with Minister Katz to continue budgeting for various Israeli government ministries. Current needs. "