MK Yaakov "Ketzaleh" Katz (National Union) is warning northern Tel Aviv residents to unite with the rest of the city in fighting an influx of illegal immigrants, or face a flood.
Katz argued Wednesday that wealthy residents of northern Tel Aviv cannot abandon the city's impoverished southern neighborhoods in the fight against the influx of illegal immigrants without the flood eventually reaching the north as well.
“Soon thousands will be protesting in central Tel Aviv and in a year or two thousands will be protesting in the north, as many of them carry AIDS and tuberculosis,” he said. Katz was referring to Tuesday's rally against illegal immigrants living in southern Tel Aviv.
“The silence of the residents in northern Tel Aviv is like the orchestra playing on the deck of the Titanic while its stern is sinking,” Katz commented.
High Percentage of Migrants are HIV Carriers
According to a new report released this week by the Health Ministry, 17 percent of HIV carriers in Israel are illegal immigrants.
In addition, 13 percent of those with tuberculosis, are migrants, according to the report.
The ministry said it is reportedly examining ways to develop a network in which to offer medical services to the illegal immigrants.