Magen David Adom is intensifying its sanctions today, in protest of its shortage of funds. Another ten ambulances, in addition to the 30 that are already there, are now parked in front of the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem. MDA workers are also not participating in readiness exercises in preparation for the Iraqi war. They are determined to close a third of their countrywide branches on Jan. 1. They claim that the government offices and the Mif'al HaPayis (Public Lottery) have simply "forgotten" to transfer funds to MDA.