An emergency debate took place today (Monday) in the Knesset as the Israeli government prepares for the expected wave of immigrants from Ukraine.
The initiator of the discussion, the chairman of the Finance Committee, MK Alex Kushnir, said: "We are witnessing severe war events in the territories of Ukraine, which affect all civilians. , And has made every effort to enable the Jews of France to come to Israel.We are currently facing a very severe humanitarian crisis affecting the 250,000 eligible for the Law of Return who are in Ukraine.
"The Israeli government has mobilized, humanitarian aid has been sent, and Foreign Ministry, Nativ and Jewish Agency workers are risking their lives on the borders of Ukraine, in order to open as many new points as possible and save Israelis and Jews."
In addition, MK Kushnir criticized the Aliyah and Absorption Committee that did not hold the current hearing, “I have decided to hold the hearing in view of the fact that the Aliyah and Absorption Committee has not stood up and refuses to convene.
It is clear to me that there are political decisions here, but in a crisis the opposition must take responsibility and establish the committee, it is the duty of all Knesset members.
"Right, left, coalition and opposition."
Director General of the Ministry of Finance: "The budget issue will not stop a rising quarter", Photo: Oren Ben Hakon
During the discussion, the director general of the Ministry of Finance, Ram Blinkov, said that "the issue of the budget will not stop even a rising quarter.
What is needed is what is given.
We are coordinating the matter with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Immigration and Absorption and the Jewish Agency. "
Meanwhile, MK Kushnir addressed the Jews of Ukraine in the Russian language and said: "Everything is being done to make Israel your home, even in times of peace but especially in times of crisis.
A strategic plan has been drawn up for the absorption of immigrants from Ukraine to Israel.
Our home is your home. "
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