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Get email notification for articles from Haaretz Editorial Follow May. 30, 2021 12:06 AM To understand how terrible the current government is, and how critical it is to replace it with one that has not been corrupted, just take a look at the Transportation Ministry. This important ministry, which is headed by Miri Regev, is supposed to be taking on one of Israel’s worst economic problems – the horrific traffic congestion, which harms national productivity and growth. Everywhere you look, however, what you find is a constant obsession with making electoral hay; scorn for the ministry’s professional staff; political appointments and a culture of acceding to the minister’s whims (Avi Bar-Eli, Haaretz Hebrew, May 26). ....
Video footage shows the officers being pushed and beaten by the rioters. The officers are also seen getting into their vehicle with dozens of people chasing it and smashing the car windows with sticks and stones. The police said one officer was lightly wounded. Several hours later, a large police force arrived at the area of the yeshiva attended by those who allegedly attacked the officers. According to police, clashes erupted during which youths set fire to trash cans. Officers responded with tear gas and arrested three individuals who were present. (Bar Peleg) 7:55 P.M. Health Ministry panel recommends vaccinating teens 16-18 ....