Will ministers wear masks, stand apart for cabinet photo?

The President’s Residence is seeking the Health Ministry’s input on how to stage the traditional cabinet photograph in accordance with the coronavirus social distancing regulations.

The photo shoot is to be held Monday at the residence.

“This is an important ceremonial event that comes after the formation of every Israeli government and we hope to hold it in exactly the same way,” writes the director of the President’s Residence, Harel Tubi.

“The event includes 36 ministers, the president and two prime ministers in rotation, all together for the photograph in the hall of Beit HaNasi [President’s Residence], with a large number of media,” he adds, asking for health guidance.