Blue and White critical of government handout plan

15 July 2020, 8:29 pm

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Blue and White, Netanyahu’s main coalition partner, is also criticizing the government plan to issue checks to all Israelis, regardless of income.

“Any effort that will strengthen Israelis economically is welcome, but it must be anchored in a responsible and long-term plan that will ensure that their livelihoods will be preserved next year as well,” it says.

“With regard to the grants, Blue and White supports sending money directly to Israeli citizens, but it must be done with an emphasis on those whose livelihoods were harmed — the unemployed and families in need. We will discuss this further in the government.”