(Communicated by the Prime Minister's Media Adviser)
Following are Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks, this evening (Tuesday, 28 July 2020), at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, at the event to present the national ‘Shield of Israel’ plan to defeat the coronavirus, by national coronavirus project manager Prof. Ronni Gamzu:
"Citizens of Israel, you know that we are taking action on several fronts: On the security front, your eyes can see; on the economic front – many actions: The extension of unemployment compensation, the unpaid leave, the assistance to businesses and the self-employed, the grant to citizens of Israel and more plans on the way. However, everything starts on the health front. The health front is designed to safeguard your health and your lives.
“Last week, we appointed, together, Prof. Ronni Gamzu as the national coronavirus project manager. Prof. Gamzu will present a plan today. If one had to summarize in one word what is inherent in, and what stands at the foundation of, this plan, the word is 'together.'
“We are working together and we are backing him together. It is no coincidence that Benny Gantz is here. He will speak right after me and Health Minister Yuli Edelstein will speak after him. I expect all Cabinet ministers to back this plan. I expect the citizens of Israel, all of them, without exception, to cooperate with it. Together we will defeat the coronavirus."
Defense Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz's remarks at the presentation of the national plan to defeat the coronavirus
(Communicated by the MOD Communications Office)
“For several days now, in coordination with the IDF Chief of Staff, the MOD and IDF have been working on launching an operational headquarters dedicated specifically to helping break chains of infection.
"An hour ago, in coordination with the Chief-of-Staff, I approved the establishment of a coronavirus HQ within the Homefront Command, to stand at your disposal, Prof. Gamzu, for whatever needs you may have.
"To the people of Israel, I say: The defense establishment, along with the IDF and all of the relevant bodies, have been, are, and will continue to be available to respond to anything related to eradicating this pandemic.
"The IDF knows how to win wars, it will know how to win this battle as well, and it will be at the country’s service.”