Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was interviewed this morning (Tuesday) here, referring to the state of spread of the omicron strain in Israel and claiming: "We have an advantage over the rest of the world, we are just before the wave which allowed us an advantage in purchasing drugs."
Asked whether fines should be encouraged against those who are not vaccinated, he said: "I do not believe in imposing fines, during the day we will close the isolation procedures. Anyone who wants to continue a routine activity - go get vaccinated. We are going to a wide range of infections, more than we knew. The storm will ceiling.
Bennett did not rule out the possibility of closure, "My goal from the beginning of the epidemic is to avoid closures as much as possible. In the days of the Delta I was criticized, I was under pressure, I am not afraid to do what is right, but I do not know what will give birth. I want to make statements. "
During the interview, he referred to the Bennett family's trip abroad, at a time when Bennett said to avoid flights, "The family acts in accordance with procedures like any other family in Israel. We are subject to the same laws. Galit fights to maintain normalcy and I am so proud of her."
On his arrival in the Knesset, he said, "I came because Netanyahu dragged me. I would expect state behavior. The contagions will be his responsibility. I expect backing from him in front of the world."
The Prime Minister referred to the nuclear talks in Vienna and relations with Iran, "Iran should be prevented from breaking into nuclear weapons permanently, this is a big task, we are constantly working on several dimensions. We are not a party to the Vienna agreement if it happens, we have good relations with the US administration. For phone calls, there was Pike News. "
On the possibility of an attack on Iran he said, "We will not ask permission to defend ourselves. That is our job."
Regarding the opening of the consulate in Jerusalem, Bennett said: "I know how to stand up for ourselves, Jerusalem is only our capital. We should not look for a quarrel by force."
Referring to the current government, he said: "We have taken a country that has been dizzy, completely paralyzed and put it on a good track. I will maintain the rotation. Including everything."
Finally, he referred for the first time to the evacuation of buildings in Chumash: "I share the grief of the Dimentman family, a wonderful, positive, optimistic family and I also want to take this opportunity to congratulate the head of the General Service who did an outstanding job. I do not remember Smutrich making a fuss about it.
"I am in dialogue with the defense minister, who is doing important work in calming the area. I call on everyone to cool down, calm down. There is talk and there is action, we are working on many issues in this matter. The defense minister and I are looking at all things. The settlers. "
On Khan al-Ahmar, he added: "We are acting quietly, trying to formulate some move."
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