As of yesterday, national law now forbids the opening of cafes and restaurants on the national day of mourning, Tisha B\'Av (the ninth day of Av). The date, which comes towards the end of the summer, commemorates the destruction of both Holy Temples and other national calamities in the past. The law was passed after Tel Aviv allowed the opening of these establishments last Tisha B\'Av.
Also in the Knesset yesterday, four Shas party ministers took the oath of office and once again assumed their previous ministries. Prime Minister Sharon fired them two weeks ago after they voted against a preliminary reading of the emergency budget cuts. Shas leader Interior Minister Eli Yeshai promised that the ministers would support and fulfill all government decisions.
Also in the Knesset yesterday, four Shas party ministers took the oath of office and once again assumed their previous ministries. Prime Minister Sharon fired them two weeks ago after they voted against a preliminary reading of the emergency budget cuts. Shas leader Interior Minister Eli Yeshai promised that the ministers would support and fulfill all government decisions.