The Minister of Education, Dr. Yifat Shasha-Bitton, who in the Corona Cabinet had criticized health ministry officials for calling for increased restrictions, also demanded that the prime minister fire Dr. Sharon Elrai-Price, head of public health services.
Yediot Aharonot reported that the minister argued that the change in attitude in the government, which is trying to avoid closures, should also be reflected in change within the Ministry of Health.
Senior officials close to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett rejected the demand. According to them, Dr. Elrai-Price is highly regarded and faithfully does her job - presenting health risks to citizens.