No audience, no reception: The inauguration of the 23rd Knesset in the shadow of the Corona

According to the decision, which is made in the background of the Ministry of Health’s guidelines for dealing with the spread of the virus, the inaugural event will be held for the first time without a crowd in the stands. With the exception of the spouses and spouses defined as the government’s symbols, the invitations of the A staff, the diplomatic staff, former Knesset members and the general public were canceled.

In addition, the entry of parliamentary and ministerial advisers on this day will be reduced to the premises. At the same time, an appeal will be made to Members of the Knesset to re-examine the participation of the only family member who approved his participation in the event.

It was also reported that the festive reception was canceled for Knesset members and their families. The shape of the traditional glass-lifting event at Chagall Hall has been changed. The gathering of hundreds of people who were supposed to be present at the event, which locks the festive day’s events, was canceled, and speeches and excerpts were canceled. The party leaders will be invited to the traditional photo shoot.

At the opening of the meeting, the Knesset Director-General stated that “the objective is clear and to take all possible steps and measures to reduce the threat of harm to the Knesset’s parliamentary core activities. Therefore, the room for maneuver is simple: everything related to the parliamentary core process – more, and everything that jeopardizes the process and is not a vital component to its success – will be banned. “Sakharovich added that” the Knesset has established a professional team on its behalf led by Knesset officer Joseph Griff. Continuous contact with health professionals and advises. ”

Regarding the ongoing activities of the Knesset, the CEO decided that this Sunday, all tours and visits by outside parties in the Knesset would be canceled, and no gatherings, events and lobbying meetings would be canceled. It was also decided that designated disinfectant positions would be placed in key places in the Knesset and upon its entry.