News for Yifat Shasha-Biton Education Minister: The word I chose was not a good oneEducation Minister Yifat Shasha-Biton acknowledges that using the word "crime" regarding COVID-19 vaccines in schools was wrong. New directive permits COVID vaccination in schoolsAttorney-general prepared new order to bypass opposition of Education Minister who has called the notion 'criminal.' Attorney General preparing order to overrule Education Minister on vaccinesAttorney General Avichai Mandelblit's order would allow vaccines during school hours over objections of Minister Shasha-Bitton. Education Ministry predicts: 5,000 students with coronavirus on Sept. 1Education Minister agrees to split classes into capsules - but not in preschool through fourth grade. Israeli schools to reopen - even if lockdown imposedEducation and Health ministries reach deal to maintain normal routine in schools, minimize disruptions to learning from COVID.Education Minister Shasha-Biton: People have severe anxiety over lockdownMinister Shasha-Biton at cabinet meeting calls on gov't to stop threatening citizens with lockdown. Yifat Shasha-Biton: 'Vaccination in schools? That's a crime'Education Min. Shasha-Biton refuses to hear of vaccination in schools, says children are under 'emotional stress' from being at home. Yaffa Ben David: 'The principals aren't ready - that's insane'Yaffa Ben David, head of the Teachers Union, blasts Education Min. Shasha-Biton: 'Clarify policies, we heard it only from the media.' Prof. Gabi Barabash supports Education Minister's plan for opening schoolsFormer Health Min. Director General supports plan for 48-hour quarantine for schoolchildren with infected classmate. 'It could work.' Min. Shasha-Biton: Easy to sow hysteria, anyone with different approach labeled 'denier'"Absurd - all health problems in Israel have disappeared and all that remains is to deal with vaccination of children during school hours." Education Minister: Don't turn schools into vaccination centersOfficials claim Education Minister called vaccines 'controversial' as she works to block plans to encourage children to get the jab.Education Ministry to take charge - from daycare through collegeHigher Education Ministry to be incorporated into Education Ministry, moving programs from birth through college under a single roof. Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz: 'Enough playing pretend'Health Min. Horowitz condemns criticism of Dr. Alroy-Preis as 'out of place,' says he backs Ministry professionals 'completely and totally.' Education Minister Shasha-Biton demanded head of public health Elrai-Price be firedShe reportedly argued that gov't's change in approach in trying to avoid closures should also be reflected in change within health ministry. New Education Minister upholds decision to deny pro-BDS professor Israel PrizeYifat Shasha-Biton announces she won't intervene on behalf of Prof. Oded Goldreich over his anti-Israel rhetoric.Education Min.: 'Summer vacation can be moved to August-September'Education Min. Yifat Shasha-Biton says she wants to find 'creative' solutions for summer vacation.Education Minister claims health establishment is inflating COVID case numbersYifat Shasha-Biton: Elements in health system perpetuating the hysteria in order to accelerate children's immunization project.MK Shasha-Biton: I was offered to be Education Minister, don't waste your timeNew Hope's no. 2 clarifies: We are aiming for a government with Zionist parties that believe in a Jewish and democratic state.Likud MK blames Coronavirus Committee chief for COVID deaths'If we had fired her, not nearly as many people would have died.' Coalition Chairman blames Likud MK who joined New Hope for COVID deaths.Shasha-Biton: Netanyahu has Bennett in his pocketKnesset Coronavirus Committee chairwoman and number 2 on New Hope list denies claims her party's candidates will join Likud after election. Yoav Kisch: 'Yifat Shasha-Biton is dangerous to the public health'Dep. Health Min. Yoav Kisch slams MK Shasha-Biton for refraining from expressing support for coronavirus vaccine. 'We are a center-right party'MK Yifat Shasha-Biton who joined Gideon Sa'ar's new party: We will not sit under Netanyahu. Poll: Likud 27, New Hope 20, Yamina 14Addition of MK Shasha-Biton to Gideon Sa'ar's party boosts its chances at coming election. 'The right thing would be for Shasha-Biton to resign'Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen on MK Shasha-Biton joining Gideon Sa'ar: It was obvious she'd leave the Likud. Gideon Sa'ar's promises to Yifat Shasha-BitonMK Shasha-Biton to be 2nd on party list, acting PM if Sa'ar becomes prime minister.MK Yifat Shasha-Biton joins Gideon Sa'ar's new partyLikud MK who drew criticism within the party for opposing government decisions on the coronavirus to be number 2 on Sa'ar's list.MK Yifat Shasha-Biton expected to join Gideon Sa'ar's new partyPolls show addition of Shasha-Biton to New Hope party will boost its chances on election day. 'We won't force vaccine; but here's what we will do'Health Ministry Director claims vaccines won't be forced, but Dr. Eyal Zimlichman tells Knesset committee 'they'll understand themselves.'Coronavirus Committee chief calls for reopening schoolsAfter gov't fails to reach decision on schools, Coronavirus Committee chief pushes for resuming studies. 'Kids have been at home for months' Those who violate virus regulations should be imprisoned, says MK Miki ZoharWe don't need stricter regulations - we just need tougher enforcement, coalition head insists. Health expert predicts eventual COVID-19 commission of inquiryHealth Communication Lecturer at IDC Herzliya International School Dr. Yaffa Shir Raz: 'This peddling the epidemic will also be judged.''A lockdown would be a disaster for Israelis''Lockdown will leave many Israelis impoverished.' Chairwoman of Knesset's Coronavirus Committee urges ministers to reject planned lockdown. Yifat Shasha-Biton: 'The skies aren't really reopening'MK Shasha-Biton, head of Coronavirus Cabinet, says 'green' countries won't allow Israelis to visit, have not yet clarified conditions.Bennett asks Yifat Shasha-Biton to join YaminaYamina chairman asks Knesset Coronavirus Committee chair to leave Likud for his party after coalition chairman tries to fire her.Yifat Shasha-Bitton removed as Coronavirus Committee headCoalition chairman fires Knesset Coronavirus Committee chairwoman, citing failure to attend important Knesset votes. Restaurants closed - and the Coronavirus Committee will reopen themGovernment order banning eating in restaurants goes into effect, as MK Shasha-Biton promises to cancel it. Corona Cmte chair: Not sure the restrictions are the right solution"It is important that we examine each restriction and try to understand what logic and data it rests on," says MK Shasha-Bitton. Likud official: Netanyahu to fire Coronavirus Committee chairwomanLikud official says MK Yifat Shasha-Biton is on the firing line after saying she might not adopt new coronavirus restrictions.Blue and White will not support removal of Shasha-BitonBlue and White party says it would be 'inappropriate' for Likud to remove chair of Knesset Coronavirus Committee over opening of gyms, pools Fierce confrontation inside Likud: 'I'll oust you'Coalition Chairman Miki Zohar demands Knesset Committee convene to remove Coronavirus Committee Chair Yifat Shasha-Bitton from Likud. Kulanu MK to serve as Housing MinisterFinance Minister Moshe Kahlon seeking to appoint MK Dr. Yifat Shasha-Biton as Minister of Construction and Housing. 'Camera law' approved in preliminary voteKnesset gives preliminary approval to law requiring security cameras in institutions caring for minors and helpless.'We fail to protect our babies and toddlers'MK Shasha-Biton slams Attorney General for opposing law to place security cameras in government-run institutions. 'Suddenly when they divorce, Dad isn't good enough'MK Shasha-Biton stresses importance of looking at what's best for the child in cases of divorce. 'It's criminal to use child actors in domestic violence ad'MK Shasha-Biton says using children to promote women's organizations' agenda is a crime, notes statistics on children abused by mothers. 'Social workers prefer foster families over fathers'Kulanu MK reveals that authorities prefer foster families to father's custody - even when children ask to live with their father.Dads not invited to discussion on children's welfareKnesset Committee for Children's Rights to hold meeting on alienation of children - and invites only women's organizations.Government approves price cap for afternoon programsNew bill caps price of afternoon programs and number of children participating. 'How many discussions can be held? Enough!'Committee on Child's Rights holds heated debate following death of child forgotten in car last weekend.'MK crossed line in criticizing Regulation Law, must apologize'Chair of Knesset Special Committee for the Rights of the Child slams opposition MK for comparing Regulation Law to statutory rape. 'We must stop phenomenon of children left in cars'New measure to obligate kindergartens, day cares, to notify parents when their child is absent aims to prevent children being left in cars. MKs propose egalitarian child support billMKs Kisch and Shasha-Biton propose revolutionary bill that will have some women paying child support to men.Counter-terror kids' game irks MKMK Yifat Shasha-Biton demanded that Arutz Sheva remove the game, called 'Neutralize the Terrorist.' |
