Cabinet Communique
(Communicated by the Prime Minister's Media Adviser)

At the weekly Cabinet meeting today (Sunday, 9 February 2014):

1. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the following remarks:

"Our resolute policy against terrorism may be summed up in a single
principle: Whoever attacks us or plans to attack us – will bear the
consequences
http://www.idfblog.com/2014/02/09/idf-targets-gaza-terrorist-eliminates-imminent-threat-israel/

I would like to briefly comment on the easements that have been given to
Iran. The international easing of the sanctions against Iran has not led
Iran to moderate its international aggression, the complete opposite has
occurred. The Iranian Foreign Minister recently met with the head of Islamic
Jihad, Iran is continuing to supply terrorist organizations with deadly
weapons, Iran continues to be complicit in massacres in Syria and to all
this may be added the leader of Iran's crude and sharp attack against the
US, alongside sending warships to the Atlantic Ocean. What is happening here
is that the international community has reduced the sanctions on Iran and
Iran is stepping up its international aggression. This is the real result of
the steps up until now.

Today, the Cabinet will make several decisions regarding assistance to
various groups in the population. We will adopt decisions on the advancement
and integration of Ethiopian Jews, expanding the health services basket and
developing the city of Tayibe. This is everyone's government."

2. The Cabinet discussed and approved a plan to develop and strengthen the
city of Tayibe. Click here
http://www.pmo.gov.il/MediaCenter/SecretaryAnnouncements/Pages/govmes090214.aspx
for further details.

3. The Cabinet discussed and approved a plan to promote the optimal
integration of Ethiopian immigrants in Israel. Click here
http://www.pmo.gov.il/MediaCenter/SecretaryAnnouncements/Pages/govmes090214.aspx
for further details.

4. The Cabinet noted that 2015 will mark the 50th anniversary of the
establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and Germany and decided
on a framework of events to mark the occasion, including a joint initiative
to aid developing countries in Africa. Click here
http://www.pmo.gov.il/MediaCenter/SecretaryAnnouncements/Pages/govmes090214.aspx
for further details.

5. The Cabinet approved additions to the health services basket so as to aid
those suffering from cystic fibrosis. Click here
http://www.pmo.gov.il/MediaCenter/SecretaryAnnouncements/Pages/govmes090214.aspx
for further details.

6. The Cabinet approved a 27 January 2014 decision by the Ministerial
Committee on Legislation regarding amendments to legislation on the
electronic monitoring of persons who have been released on bail and who have
been conditionally released from imprisonment. Click here
http://www.pmo.gov.il/MediaCenter/SecretaryAnnouncements/Pages/govmes090214.aspx
for further details.

7. The Cabinet approved amendments – regarding 3-4-year-olds – to the
Compulsory Education Law. Click here
http://www.pmo.gov.il/MediaCenter/SecretaryAnnouncements/Pages/govmes090214.aspx
for further details.

8. Pursuant to Article 12 of the 1959 State Service Law (Appointments), the
Cabinet approved the appointment of Sigal Shealtiel-Halevy as Director
General of the Negev and Galilee Development Ministry.

9. Health Minister Yael German briefed ministers on the financial crisis
regarding the Hadassah hospitals.