Youli Edelstein warned : “We won’t be able to avoid more serious restrictions,” “We aimed for the holidays so we can live with it better. But we ended up with a lockdown full of holes, with restrictions that people hate. The public is asking what will happen after the lockdown, and we’re repeating this answer about disrupting the chains of infection — but we’re not there, and we won’t be able to control [a situation with] 2,000 or 3,000 daily infected either”

timesofisrael Thursday, September 17, 2020 11:39:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "we now have two ways to act: either look for an option to evade the guidelines set by the Health Ministry, or keep ourselves healthy"

ynetnews Thursday, September 17, 2020 10:31:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein warned : “We won’t be able to avoid more serious restrictions,” “We aimed for the holidays so we can live with it better. But we ended up with a lockdown full of holes, with restrictions that people hate. The public is asking what will happen after the lockdown, and we’re repeating this answer about disrupting the chains of infection — but we’re not there, and we won’t be able to control [a situation with] 2,000 or 3,000 daily infected either”

timesofisrael Thursday, September 17, 2020 10:16:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein told : “With the current situation of the lockdown, anyone who thinks that in two or three weeks’ time the numbers will go down to 500 or 1,000 diagnoses a day doesn’t know what he is talking about. It is not just that we won’t ease up on [the restrictions], we may need to tighten them,”

timesofisrael Wednesday, September 16, 2020 3:05:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein explained : “We thought that even one day will prevent a few thousand infections,” “There are tens of thousands of people in isolation and thousands of patients, and [thousands of] institutions that were closed”

timesofisrael Wednesday, September 16, 2020 3:05:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I say this with all honestly - anyone who thinks the situation will be better within two weeks is wrong," "We will deal with these restrictions over time, and as I said, we may even tighten them"

ynetnews Wednesday, September 16, 2020 2:38:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "There are those who seek peace, and there are those who seek death and battle. This one picture shows us clearly which nations desire peace, as opposed to the Hamas terror organization that seeks only to sow destruction"

israelnationalnews Tuesday, September 15, 2020 9:21:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I changed my mind about the closure when I finally realized that the disease was really raging, there is no way to compare where we were a month ago with wherewe are now,"

israelnationalnews Monday, September 14, 2020 9:40:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein warned : "Anyone who says 'I will not obey' - you take not only your life in your hands, but the lives of everyone around you,"

israelnationalnews Monday, September 14, 2020 9:40:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein says : “Therefore I would like to be clear — with the exception of various cosmetic changes, I will not permit negotiations over the plan,” “I am saying this clearly at the start of the discussion: if the plan is not accepted, I will pull it and I won’t bring forth an alternative plan. The coronavirus is not a political issue and not a matter of populism. It’s a matter of life and death”

timesofisrael Sunday, September 13, 2020 3:22:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "The corona is neither a political matter nor a matter of populism. It is a matter of life and death. I suggest to anyone who claims otherwise, to do tours of the hospitals, corona wards, and see the situation,"

israelnationalnews Sunday, September 13, 2020 3:19:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I will be extremely unhappy when the closure proposal is approved. This is a very difficult day for the country, but there is no choice," "Apart from such and such cosmetic changes, I will not allow negotiations on the plan. If it is not accepted - I will withdraw it and not bring alternative plans. The coronavirus is neither a political matter nor a matter of populism"

ynetnews Sunday, September 13, 2020 2:49:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “It’s very hard to see what other steps I as health minister, and the health system, can take in order to avoid full lockdown”

haaretz Sunday, September 13, 2020 10:14:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "As soon as we start setting conditions for one area or another, we will collapse the entire proposal, and as a result - we will collapse the health care system,"

israelnationalnews Sunday, September 13, 2020 9:31:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : "If there had been enforcement and discipline in the 40 towns that were closed, I would have said to give the nighttime curfew another chance,"

israelnationalnews Sunday, September 13, 2020 4:51:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “It’s very hard to see what other steps I as health minister, and the health system, can take in order to avoid full lockdown”

haaretz Saturday, September 12, 2020 8:22:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "We have no choice but lockdown. It saddens me that the morbidity rate does not allow for any other possibility," "For three months I tried to fight this battle in another way,"

israelnationalnews Thursday, September 10, 2020 5:38:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein told : “It’s hard to see what steps we could take to avoid a general lockdown,”

timesofisrael Thursday, September 10, 2020 2:19:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “We have been very liberal in managing this crisis, and unfortunately the results are accordingly high,” “Every time we try to manage the restrictions differently, I immediately know that the next day there will be a demonstration outside my home, because a sector that did not receive relief will be angry”

timesofisrael Thursday, September 10, 2020 2:19:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : “I suggest everyone tell themselves how they would deal with to the coronavirus plague” "There are no miracles and this is not nothing. If everything is open and normal and there are no restrictions and masks, the results would be more contagions"

israelnationalnews Monday, September 7, 2020 10:32:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein concluded : “As a result, two percent of those hospitalized and 0.8 percent of all patients would die. You can go in one direction and you can go in another direction. It is impossible to lower the numbers while at the same time having everything be open,”

israelnationalnews Monday, September 7, 2020 10:32:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "It is unacceptable to wage a war to save lives from a pandemic during a strike. I hope that the event will end quickly for the best of the war against the virus"

haaretz Sunday, September 6, 2020 9:31:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "It is unacceptable to wage a war to save lives from a pandemic during a strike. I hope that the event will end quickly for the best of the war against the virus"

haaretz Sunday, September 6, 2020 4:42:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "It is unacceptable to wage a war to save lives from a pandemic during a strike. I hope that the event will end quickly for the best of the war against the virus"

haaretz Sunday, September 6, 2020 1:05:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "It is unacceptable to wage a war to save lives from a pandemic during a strike. I hope that the event will end quickly for the best of the war against the virus"

haaretz Saturday, September 5, 2020 8:06:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "It is unacceptable to wage a war to save lives from a pandemic during a strike. I hope that the event will end quickly for the best of the war against the virus"

haaretz Friday, September 4, 2020 9:13:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "It is unacceptable to wage a war to save lives from a pandemic during a strike. I hope that the event will end quickly for the best of the war against the virus"

haaretz Friday, September 4, 2020 2:46:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "As I warned - we are in a situation where we had to impose a closure on 30 localities,"

israelnationalnews Thursday, September 3, 2020 10:38:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I do not regret the moment I turned to Gamzu. I give him my full backing. It does not mean that he does not make mistakes, but together with the Health Ministry he is doing a good job" "Gamzu needs the cooperation of the public and the political echelon,"

israelnationalnews Thursday, September 3, 2020 10:38:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein claimed : "if I had come to the cabinet today and said that we had discovered more than 3,000 patients a day and that the number of serious patients had increased - there would have been no discussion: everyone would have raised their hand and said to go to a lockdown"

israelnationalnews Thursday, September 3, 2020 10:38:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein concluded : "If we follow the rules, then we will not have to lockdown on the High Holidays,"

israelnationalnews Thursday, September 3, 2020 10:38:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "It is unacceptable to wage a war to save lives from a pandemic during a strike. I hope that the event will end quickly for the best of the war against the virus"

haaretz Thursday, September 3, 2020 7:08:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “My heart goes out to the teachers and students, but this is not a punishment — this is a health decision,”

timesofisrael Tuesday, September 1, 2020 5:47:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “The delegation in the United Arab Emirates is at the this time agreeing on cooperation between the countries,” “That is important, but there is no reason in the world that it will come at the expense of sovereignty”

timesofisrael Tuesday, September 1, 2020 5:47:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : "This year isn't the time to go to Ukraine,"

haaretz Tuesday, September 1, 2020 4:41:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : "This year isn't the time to go to Ukraine,"

haaretz Monday, August 31, 2020 8:24:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : "This year isn't the time to go to Ukraine,"

haaretz Sunday, August 30, 2020 10:19:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein wrote : "In light of the need to balance the prevention of coronavirus infections and the need to allow appropriate adaption for young children, we sat and examined this issue"

israelnationalnews Sunday, August 30, 2020 3:16:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : "This year isn't the time to go to Ukraine,"

haaretz Sunday, August 30, 2020 10:34:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : "This year isn't the time to go to Ukraine,"

haaretz Friday, August 28, 2020 12:39:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : "This year isn't the time to go to Ukraine,"

haaretz Friday, August 28, 2020 1:50:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "Our health system is working to be best prepared for the winter, with the goal of being ready to confront the coronavirus and the seasonal flu at the same time,"

jpost Friday, August 28, 2020 1:33:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “I would like to tell my colleagues, the elected officials, that we are doing our best, health-wise and with all considerations, including those related to the economy,”

timesofisrael Wednesday, August 26, 2020 4:24:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “I am asking my friends not to seek political dividends at the expense of public health,”

timesofisrael Wednesday, August 26, 2020 4:24:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said ( about Peace ) : "Peace with the UAE gives an excellent opportunity to the citizens of Israel and the UAE for close relations that will be fruitful for both sides,"

xinhuanet_en Tuesday, August 25, 2020 1:20:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein stated ( about Peace ) : “Peace with the United Arab Emirates gives an excellent opportunity to the citizens of Israel and the UAE for close relations that will be fruitful for both sides. The Emirati Health Minister is a true partner of Israel. Israel has a friend in the Emirates!”

israelnationalnews Monday, August 24, 2020 4:33:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I arrive here with an announcement concerrning an additional billion shekels that have been procured from the Finance Ministry for winter virus mitigation,"

israelnationalnews Thursday, August 20, 2020 4:24:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : "400 million shekels will go towards home care in order to discourage people from going to clinics and another 600 million will go towards flu vaccines, remote medicine, and additional contingencies associated with treating the double virus morbidity of flu and COVID-19,"

israelnationalnews Thursday, August 20, 2020 4:24:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "We are not convening the coronavirus cabinet today in order to impose new restrictions, but I ask the general public not to see this as a sign that this is the time to reopen everything,"

israelnationalnews Thursday, August 20, 2020 2:51:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : "I hear the talk about the rejection of sovereignty and the application of Israeli law and ask myself what the important agreement with the United Arab Emirates has proven"

israelnationalnews Tuesday, August 18, 2020 12:02:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “Culture is important for public mental health,”

timesofisrael Thursday, August 13, 2020 7:22:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “preserving cultural [life] depends on each and every one of us”

timesofisrael Thursday, August 13, 2020 7:22:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein told : "We are following vigilantly every report, no matter what country,"

independent-UK Wednesday, August 12, 2020 1:55:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “Culture is important for public mental health,”

timesofisrael Wednesday, August 12, 2020 12:42:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “preserving cultural [life] depends on each and every one of us”

timesofisrael Wednesday, August 12, 2020 12:42:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein says : “If we’re convinced that this is a serious product then we’ll also try to enter negotiations,”

timesofisrael Tuesday, August 11, 2020 9:30:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein says : “If we’re convinced that this is a serious product then we’ll also try to enter negotiations,”

timesofisrael Tuesday, August 11, 2020 8:05:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "We have already scheduled meetings over the vaccine in Russia. If we are convinced that this is a serious product - then we will also try to enter negotiations,"

ynetnews Tuesday, August 11, 2020 6:03:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “There’s no proof it’s helping anyone, and in my opinion apart from harming the public it does nothing,”

haaretz Tuesday, August 11, 2020 5:15:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : “This all depends on the behavior of the public”

haaretz Tuesday, August 11, 2020 5:15:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “We closely monitor any news and we check the publications, no matter in which country,”

timesofisrael Tuesday, August 11, 2020 5:08:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "We have already coordinated with Russia on the vaccine. If we are convinced it is a serious product - we will try to enter negotiations for it,"

ynetnews Tuesday, August 11, 2020 4:58:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein says : “If we’re convinced that this is a serious product then we’ll also try to enter negotiations,”

timesofisrael Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:31:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “There’s no proof it’s helping anyone, and in my opinion apart from harming the public it does nothing,”

haaretz Saturday, August 8, 2020 9:04:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : “This all depends on the behavior of the public”

haaretz Saturday, August 8, 2020 9:04:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “There’s no proof it’s helping anyone, and in my opinion apart from harming the public it does nothing,”

haaretz Tuesday, August 4, 2020 1:26:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : “This all depends on the behavior of the public”

haaretz Tuesday, August 4, 2020 1:26:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "There is no proof this [weekend lockdowns] help anyone, all they are is a burden to the public,"

ynetnews Tuesday, August 4, 2020 1:16:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “We managed to stop the rise in infections,”

timesofisrael Monday, August 3, 2020 3:02:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “We managed to stop the rise in infections,”

timesofisrael Monday, August 3, 2020 12:48:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "The next day I open the newspaper and see a giant headline: '17,000 avreichim [married yeshiva students] coming to Israel,'"

israelnationalnews Sunday, August 2, 2020 11:36:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “It is a pity that I do not have my phone here to show you the thanks I received from the chairman of the [Jewish] Agency, from the Naale program: ‘Thank you very much for saving Zionism, for saving the institutions,'” “The next day I open the newspaper and see a huge headline, ‘17,000 yeshiva students to come to the country, a success for [Aryeh] Deri and [Yaakov] Litzman,'”

timesofisrael Sunday, August 2, 2020 12:18:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “I’m tired of it, it’s anti-Semitism,”

timesofisrael Sunday, August 2, 2020 12:18:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I'm confident that the additional staff we received, both doctors and nurses, will help Soroka and the rest of the hospitals. As far as we're concerned, this is far from satisfying all the system's needs, and we're thinking of creative solutions - perhaps manpower assistance in the simpler jobs, in terms of administrative needs"

israelnationalnews Tuesday, July 28, 2020 4:05:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I am certain that the additional doctors and nurses we have brought to battle the corona crisis will help Soroka and other hospitals," "We are looking for creative solutions that will allow us to divert more medical staff to work on the corona and while bringing in non-medical employees for administrative work,"

israelnationalnews Tuesday, July 28, 2020 4:05:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "Our mission is one and the same: to prevent our enemies from establishing themselves and arming themselves on the borders. This is how we have been operating for years,"

israelnationalnews Tuesday, July 28, 2020 8:04:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein writes : “Not an easy experience. Terrible heat and horrible humidity inside the coverall,”

timesofisrael Thursday, July 23, 2020 7:06:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein says : “We’re taking the best to take control of the curve and to do everything to fight this cursed virus,”

timesofisrael Thursday, July 23, 2020 4:24:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein declared : "This isn't the end, but it's a good start to strengthening the medical system in Israel, the system with the best people in the world, which is getting the recognition it deserves as a national priority. This is good news for citizens, doctors, and nurses. An end to neglect and a new page of investment that will move the health system forward,"

israelnationalnews Tuesday, July 21, 2020 5:44:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I understand the feeling of confusion of the citizens," "It does not stem from the decisions of the Health Ministry, but from inaccuracies in the reports and the struggles developing in both the government and the Knesset"

ynetnews Tuesday, July 21, 2020 1:43:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "The fight against coronavirus is difficult and complicated, an elusive enemy who knows how to hide well," "The feeling that the whole world, and us Israelis as well, share is uncertainty. So, what do we do? I decided to appoint a special manager to fight coronavirus"

ynetnews Sunday, July 19, 2020 12:19:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein asked : "What other tools do we have to prevent a lockdown?"

haaretz Sunday, July 19, 2020 10:08:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I don't believe we'll go to lockdown this week,"

haaretz Sunday, July 19, 2020 10:08:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I'm no longer willing to play make believe,"

haaretz Sunday, July 19, 2020 10:08:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein asked : "What other tools do we have to prevent a lockdown?"

haaretz Saturday, July 18, 2020 9:26:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I don't believe we'll go to lockdown this week,"

haaretz Saturday, July 18, 2020 9:26:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I'm no longer willing to play make believe,"

haaretz Saturday, July 18, 2020 9:26:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein asked : "What other tools do we have to prevent a lockdown?"

haaretz Saturday, July 18, 2020 8:17:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I don't believe we'll go to lockdown this week,"

haaretz Saturday, July 18, 2020 8:17:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I'm no longer willing to play make believe,"

haaretz Saturday, July 18, 2020 8:17:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "Especially at a time when there are great efforts to explain the importance of keeping the recommendations to the public and when we call for hardening their enforcement, there simply cannot be quarantine exemptions that would put the public at risk," "This is a severe violation of public trust and a serious mistake in professional discretion,"

jpost Saturday, July 18, 2020 1:44:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein asked : "What other tools do we have to prevent a lockdown?"

haaretz Friday, July 17, 2020 5:57:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I don't believe we'll go to lockdown this week,"

haaretz Friday, July 17, 2020 5:57:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I'm no longer willing to play make believe,"

haaretz Friday, July 17, 2020 5:57:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein asked : "What other tools do we have to prevent a lockdown?"

haaretz Thursday, July 16, 2020 3:25:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I don't believe we'll go to lockdown this week,"

haaretz Thursday, July 16, 2020 3:25:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I'm no longer willing to play make believe,"

haaretz Thursday, July 16, 2020 3:25:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein disse : "O que mais podemos fazer? Exceto por um milagre no qual vejamos uma redução na taxa de infecção"

noticias-r7 Thursday, July 16, 2020 12:34:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein asked : "What other tools do we have to prevent a lockdown?"

haaretz Thursday, July 16, 2020 11:53:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I don't believe we'll go to lockdown this week,"

haaretz Thursday, July 16, 2020 11:53:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I'm no longer willing to play make believe,"

haaretz Thursday, July 16, 2020 11:53:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I don't believe we'll go to lockdown this week,"

haaretz Wednesday, July 15, 2020 10:06:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I'm no longer willing to play make believe,"

haaretz Wednesday, July 15, 2020 10:06:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “we are doing everything we can”

timesofisrael Wednesday, July 15, 2020 10:03:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein disse : "O que mais podemos fazer? Exceto por um milagre no qual vejamos uma redução na taxa de infecção"

uol Wednesday, July 15, 2020 8:51:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein asked : "What other tools do we have to prevent a lockdown?"

haaretz Wednesday, July 15, 2020 7:52:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I don't believe we'll go to lockdown this week,"

haaretz Wednesday, July 15, 2020 7:52:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I'm no longer willing to play make believe,"

haaretz Wednesday, July 15, 2020 7:52:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein asked : "What other tools do we have to prevent a lockdown?"

haaretz Wednesday, July 15, 2020 5:28:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I don't believe we'll go to lockdown this week,"

haaretz Wednesday, July 15, 2020 5:28:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I'm no longer willing to play make believe,"

haaretz Wednesday, July 15, 2020 5:28:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein asked : "What other tools do we have to prevent a lock down?"

haaretz Wednesday, July 15, 2020 11:41:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I don't believe we'll go to lock down this week,"

haaretz Wednesday, July 15, 2020 11:41:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I'm no longer willing to play make believe,"

haaretz Wednesday, July 15, 2020 11:41:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “His role will be to integrate the matter, beginning with the testing system, through disrupting the infection chain and other activities related to the virus,”

timesofisrael Wednesday, July 8, 2020 8:36:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “There is a need for real cooperation,”

timesofisrael Wednesday, July 8, 2020 2:24:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein told : “I understand her feeling, but nobody has lost their way. For several reasons, we are now facing unnecessary difficulties in dealing with the crisis,”

timesofisrael Wednesday, July 8, 2020 11:18:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “The previous government acted within emergency regulations — they would make decisions in the cabinet and it would be done. [Now] the public hears that the government has decided something, but it doesn’t take effect [yet],”

timesofisrael Wednesday, July 8, 2020 11:18:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “There is a need for real cooperation,”

timesofisrael Tuesday, July 7, 2020 9:25:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein says : “There is a need for real cooperation,”

timesofisrael Tuesday, July 7, 2020 7:53:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “I didn’t get any resignation letter from Professor Sadetzki,”

timesofisrael Tuesday, July 7, 2020 1:43:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “She was in a not-so-simple situation for six months,”

timesofisrael Tuesday, July 7, 2020 1:43:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein told : "The virus is changing its behavior and we must adjust ours accordingly,"

ynetnews Monday, July 6, 2020 9:28:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "Today we held a difficult government meeting, and in the end we came to a decision. Each and every part of the decision will have an impact on the lives of many citizens, their livelihoods, their leisure time, and their way of life," "This should not be taken lightly. Indeed, an integral part of the government's decision is the provision of assistance to businesses that are harmed [by these restrictions]. I am pleased that the prime minister has instructed the Finance Minister to present a practical plan within 48 hours. A decrease in morbidity is linked to the strengthening of the economy, while and increase in morbidity will lead to real damage to the economy. We must flatten the curve in order to save lives and to save the economy,"

israelnationalnews Monday, July 6, 2020 9:20:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : "The state of the economy and the health situation are interdependent. We live with a balance between the two. We must understand - the simple steps that the government took today will create hope. We just hope that in two weeks we will not have to declare a long-term lockdown. Nobody wants that,"

israelnationalnews Monday, July 6, 2020 9:20:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein affirmé : "Nous sommes en guerre pour le bien des citoyens"

lorientlejour Monday, July 6, 2020 11:42:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein told : “It is very clear that if you look only at the medical side, I would have closed everything yesterday and put everyone in quarantine,”

timesofisrael Friday, July 3, 2020 9:44:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "The Home Front Command and IDF officers and soldiers are our dear partners,"

israelnationalnews Thursday, July 2, 2020 8:05:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein concluded : "but when I see proclamations about the need to transfer powers from the Ministry of Health to the Defense Ministry, this is not about mutual responsibility. It's pure politics at the expense of Israeli citizens,"

israelnationalnews Thursday, July 2, 2020 8:05:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : “But unfortunately, there’s a populist contest of who disregards more bluntly the need to take caution,”

haaretz Monday, June 29, 2020 5:39:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “We are at the beginning of a second wave of COVID-19. We have to introduce new restrictions. The restrictions will cover meetings, wedding ceremonies and Jewish worship places,”

yenisafak-en Monday, June 29, 2020 9:45:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “We are at the beginning of a second wave of COVID-19. We have to introduce new restrictions. The restrictions will cover meetings, wedding ceremonies and Jewish worship places,”

aa-en Monday, June 29, 2020 4:50:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "We are at the beginning of a second wave of COVID-19. We have to introduce new restrictions. The restrictions will cover meetings, wedding ceremonies and Jewish worship places,"

haberler-en Monday, June 29, 2020 3:06:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “Our goal is maximum benefit and minimum [economic] damage”

haaretz Sunday, June 28, 2020 8:06:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : “But unfortunately, there’s a populist contest of who disregards more bluntly the need to take caution,”

haaretz Sunday, June 28, 2020 8:06:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "After careful consideration and at the advice of professionals we at the Ministry of Health have agreed that we must limit congregation at weddings, in synagogues and celebrations,"

ynetnews Sunday, June 28, 2020 7:56:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “We are in the beginning of the second coronavirus wave ,”

jpost Sunday, June 28, 2020 7:51:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I want to emphasize that, at this stage, I do not intend to force anything on private businesses, but I do recommend that they take steps to protect their workers and clients,"

jpost Sunday, June 28, 2020 7:51:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein noted : "We are now at the beginning of a second wave of the virus. If people do not adhere to the government's regulations, we will have to take stricter measures"

israelnationalnews Sunday, June 28, 2020 7:04:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “We are in the beginning of a second wave of the virus. Our goal is to get maximum results with minimum damage,”

israelnationalnews Sunday, June 28, 2020 7:04:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “We are experiencing critical days, the tracking legislation is very important,”

timesofisrael Sunday, June 21, 2020 10:58:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein stated : "The contact tracing law is very important,"

israelnationalnews Sunday, June 21, 2020 9:13:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “I won’t exaggerate if I say that the people of Israel certainly owe you thanks and, in many cases, an apology,”

timesofisrael Thursday, June 18, 2020 4:50:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : "The citizens of Israel should give you a huge 'thank you,'"

israelnationalnews Thursday, June 18, 2020 1:36:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “walk around the Knesset without masks and call me ‘a pest’ when I tell them off,”

albawaba-en Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:39:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "Prof. Hezi Levy has the most experience in the health system - in the IDF, in a hospital and in the Ministry of Health,"

haaretz Monday, June 15, 2020 12:18:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said ( about error ) : "This is a serious infraction on the public's trust and a serious error in judgement,"

haaretz Monday, June 15, 2020 12:18:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "Prof. Hezi Levy has the most experience in the health system - in the IDF, in a hospital and in the Ministry of Health,"

haaretz Monday, June 15, 2020 12:05:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “I am confident that he will be of great service leading the health system during the challenging time we are facing, particularly in dealing with the coronavirus,”

timesofisrael Sunday, June 14, 2020 2:50:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “At such a time, with the need to prepare for the second wave of the coronavirus and to make the health system Israel’s top priority, Prof. Chezy Levy is the right person for the job,”

timesofisrael Sunday, June 14, 2020 2:50:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein wrote ( about error ) : “We’re calling on the entire public to observe the guidelines. This is a grave error in judgement that seriously harms public trust. I won’t act with forgiveness in such cases,”

timesofisrael Sunday, June 14, 2020 8:30:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said ( about error ) : "This is a serious infraction on the public's trust and a serious error in judgement,"

haaretz Saturday, June 13, 2020 5:27:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said ( about error ) : "This is a serious infraction on the public's trust and a serious error in judgement,"

haaretz Friday, June 12, 2020 6:31:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein wrote ( about error ) : “We’re calling on the entire public to observe the guidelines. This is a grave error in judgement that seriously harms public trust. I won’t act with forgiveness in such cases,”

timesofisrael Friday, June 12, 2020 4:34:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I am happy to be able to inform everyone that the government has now authorized the reopening of events halls and outdoor venues from next Sunday," "Up to 250 guests will be permitted to attend events held in such places"

israelnationalnews Friday, June 12, 2020 3:05:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said ( about error ) : "This is a serious infraction on the public's trust and a serious error in judgement,"

haaretz Thursday, June 11, 2020 10:00:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "Each and every person must adhere to three simple rules: wearing a mask, maintaining a distance of two meters, and hygiene. There has been a loosening of the issue, and without the discipline of the public we will not be able to continue to open the economy,"

israelnationalnews Thursday, June 11, 2020 8:22:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein wrote ( about error ) : “We’re calling on the entire public to observe the guidelines. This is a grave error in judgement that seriously harms public trust. I won’t act with forgiveness in such cases,”

timesofisrael Thursday, June 11, 2020 9:22:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein wrote ( about error ) : “We’re calling on the entire public to observe the guidelines. This is a grave error in judgement that seriously harms public trust. I won’t act with forgiveness in such cases,”

timesofisrael Thursday, June 11, 2020 1:37:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein wrote ( about error ) : “We’re calling on the entire public to observe the guidelines. This is a grave error in judgement that seriously harms public trust. I won’t act with forgiveness in such cases,”

timesofisrael Thursday, June 11, 2020 12:22:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said ( about error ) : "This is a serious infraction on the public's trust and a serious error in judgement,"

haaretz Wednesday, June 10, 2020 11:51:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "Especially at a time when there are great efforts to explain the importance of keeping the recommendations to the public and when we call for hardening their enforcement, there simply cannot be quarantine exemptions that would put the public at risk," "This is a severe violation of public trust and a serious mistake in professional discretion,"

jpost Wednesday, June 10, 2020 11:39:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “In the entire year of 2019 there were 349 fatalities in traffic accidents. Over the last three months 298 people have been killed by the coronavirus and over 18,000 contracted it,”

timesofisrael Wednesday, June 10, 2020 11:59:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “We are heading rapidly toward more than 200 patients a day,”

timesofisrael Wednesday, June 10, 2020 11:59:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein acusou : “Penso que a decisão do Supremo Tribunal é errada e perigosa” “O nosso povo precisa de união e de um governo de unidade nestes dias”

expresso Sunday, March 29, 2020 7:15:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein déclaré : "Je démissionne de mon poste de président de la Knesset"

lnc Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:39:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein warned : “We won’t be able to avoid more serious restrictions,” “We aimed for the holidays so we can live with it better. But we ended up with a lockdown full of holes, with restrictions that people hate. The public is asking what will happen after the lockdown, and we’re repeating this answer about disrupting the chains of infection — but we’re not there, and we won’t be able to control [a situation with] 2,000 or 3,000 daily infected either”

timesofisrael Thursday, September 17, 2020 11:39:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "we now have two ways to act: either look for an option to evade the guidelines set by the Health Ministry, or keep ourselves healthy"

ynetnews Thursday, September 17, 2020 10:31:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein warned : “We won’t be able to avoid more serious restrictions,” “We aimed for the holidays so we can live with it better. But we ended up with a lockdown full of holes, with restrictions that people hate. The public is asking what will happen after the lockdown, and we’re repeating this answer about disrupting the chains of infection — but we’re not there, and we won’t be able to control [a situation with] 2,000 or 3,000 daily infected either”

timesofisrael Thursday, September 17, 2020 10:16:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein told : “With the current situation of the lockdown, anyone who thinks that in two or three weeks’ time the numbers will go down to 500 or 1,000 diagnoses a day doesn’t know what he is talking about. It is not just that we won’t ease up on [the restrictions], we may need to tighten them,”

timesofisrael Wednesday, September 16, 2020 3:05:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein explained : “We thought that even one day will prevent a few thousand infections,” “There are tens of thousands of people in isolation and thousands of patients, and [thousands of] institutions that were closed”

timesofisrael Wednesday, September 16, 2020 3:05:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I say this with all honestly - anyone who thinks the situation will be better within two weeks is wrong," "We will deal with these restrictions over time, and as I said, we may even tighten them"

ynetnews Wednesday, September 16, 2020 2:38:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "There are those who seek peace, and there are those who seek death and battle. This one picture shows us clearly which nations desire peace, as opposed to the Hamas terror organization that seeks only to sow destruction"

israelnationalnews Tuesday, September 15, 2020 9:21:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I changed my mind about the closure when I finally realized that the disease was really raging, there is no way to compare where we were a month ago with wherewe are now,"

israelnationalnews Monday, September 14, 2020 9:40:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein warned : "Anyone who says 'I will not obey' - you take not only your life in your hands, but the lives of everyone around you,"

israelnationalnews Monday, September 14, 2020 9:40:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein says : “Therefore I would like to be clear — with the exception of various cosmetic changes, I will not permit negotiations over the plan,” “I am saying this clearly at the start of the discussion: if the plan is not accepted, I will pull it and I won’t bring forth an alternative plan. The coronavirus is not a political issue and not a matter of populism. It’s a matter of life and death”

timesofisrael Sunday, September 13, 2020 3:22:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "The corona is neither a political matter nor a matter of populism. It is a matter of life and death. I suggest to anyone who claims otherwise, to do tours of the hospitals, corona wards, and see the situation,"

israelnationalnews Sunday, September 13, 2020 3:19:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I will be extremely unhappy when the closure proposal is approved. This is a very difficult day for the country, but there is no choice," "Apart from such and such cosmetic changes, I will not allow negotiations on the plan. If it is not accepted - I will withdraw it and not bring alternative plans. The coronavirus is neither a political matter nor a matter of populism"

ynetnews Sunday, September 13, 2020 2:49:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “It’s very hard to see what other steps I as health minister, and the health system, can take in order to avoid full lockdown”

haaretz Sunday, September 13, 2020 10:14:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "As soon as we start setting conditions for one area or another, we will collapse the entire proposal, and as a result - we will collapse the health care system,"

israelnationalnews Sunday, September 13, 2020 9:31:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : "If there had been enforcement and discipline in the 40 towns that were closed, I would have said to give the nighttime curfew another chance,"

israelnationalnews Sunday, September 13, 2020 4:51:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “It’s very hard to see what other steps I as health minister, and the health system, can take in order to avoid full lockdown”

haaretz Saturday, September 12, 2020 8:22:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "We have no choice but lockdown. It saddens me that the morbidity rate does not allow for any other possibility," "For three months I tried to fight this battle in another way,"

israelnationalnews Thursday, September 10, 2020 5:38:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein told : “It’s hard to see what steps we could take to avoid a general lockdown,”

timesofisrael Thursday, September 10, 2020 2:19:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “We have been very liberal in managing this crisis, and unfortunately the results are accordingly high,” “Every time we try to manage the restrictions differently, I immediately know that the next day there will be a demonstration outside my home, because a sector that did not receive relief will be angry”

timesofisrael Thursday, September 10, 2020 2:19:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : “I suggest everyone tell themselves how they would deal with to the coronavirus plague” "There are no miracles and this is not nothing. If everything is open and normal and there are no restrictions and masks, the results would be more contagions"

israelnationalnews Monday, September 7, 2020 10:32:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein concluded : “As a result, two percent of those hospitalized and 0.8 percent of all patients would die. You can go in one direction and you can go in another direction. It is impossible to lower the numbers while at the same time having everything be open,”

israelnationalnews Monday, September 7, 2020 10:32:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "It is unacceptable to wage a war to save lives from a pandemic during a strike. I hope that the event will end quickly for the best of the war against the virus"

haaretz Sunday, September 6, 2020 9:31:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "It is unacceptable to wage a war to save lives from a pandemic during a strike. I hope that the event will end quickly for the best of the war against the virus"

haaretz Sunday, September 6, 2020 4:42:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "It is unacceptable to wage a war to save lives from a pandemic during a strike. I hope that the event will end quickly for the best of the war against the virus"

haaretz Sunday, September 6, 2020 1:05:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "It is unacceptable to wage a war to save lives from a pandemic during a strike. I hope that the event will end quickly for the best of the war against the virus"

haaretz Saturday, September 5, 2020 8:06:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "It is unacceptable to wage a war to save lives from a pandemic during a strike. I hope that the event will end quickly for the best of the war against the virus"

haaretz Friday, September 4, 2020 9:13:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "It is unacceptable to wage a war to save lives from a pandemic during a strike. I hope that the event will end quickly for the best of the war against the virus"

haaretz Friday, September 4, 2020 2:46:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "As I warned - we are in a situation where we had to impose a closure on 30 localities,"

israelnationalnews Thursday, September 3, 2020 10:38:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I do not regret the moment I turned to Gamzu. I give him my full backing. It does not mean that he does not make mistakes, but together with the Health Ministry he is doing a good job" "Gamzu needs the cooperation of the public and the political echelon,"

israelnationalnews Thursday, September 3, 2020 10:38:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein claimed : "if I had come to the cabinet today and said that we had discovered more than 3,000 patients a day and that the number of serious patients had increased - there would have been no discussion: everyone would have raised their hand and said to go to a lockdown"

israelnationalnews Thursday, September 3, 2020 10:38:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein concluded : "If we follow the rules, then we will not have to lockdown on the High Holidays,"

israelnationalnews Thursday, September 3, 2020 10:38:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "It is unacceptable to wage a war to save lives from a pandemic during a strike. I hope that the event will end quickly for the best of the war against the virus"

haaretz Thursday, September 3, 2020 7:08:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “My heart goes out to the teachers and students, but this is not a punishment — this is a health decision,”

timesofisrael Tuesday, September 1, 2020 5:47:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “The delegation in the United Arab Emirates is at the this time agreeing on cooperation between the countries,” “That is important, but there is no reason in the world that it will come at the expense of sovereignty”

timesofisrael Tuesday, September 1, 2020 5:47:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : "This year isn't the time to go to Ukraine,"

haaretz Tuesday, September 1, 2020 4:41:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : "This year isn't the time to go to Ukraine,"

haaretz Monday, August 31, 2020 8:24:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : "This year isn't the time to go to Ukraine,"

haaretz Sunday, August 30, 2020 10:19:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein wrote : "In light of the need to balance the prevention of coronavirus infections and the need to allow appropriate adaption for young children, we sat and examined this issue"

israelnationalnews Sunday, August 30, 2020 3:16:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : "This year isn't the time to go to Ukraine,"

haaretz Sunday, August 30, 2020 10:34:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : "This year isn't the time to go to Ukraine,"

haaretz Friday, August 28, 2020 12:39:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : "This year isn't the time to go to Ukraine,"

haaretz Friday, August 28, 2020 1:50:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "Our health system is working to be best prepared for the winter, with the goal of being ready to confront the coronavirus and the seasonal flu at the same time,"

jpost Friday, August 28, 2020 1:33:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “I would like to tell my colleagues, the elected officials, that we are doing our best, health-wise and with all considerations, including those related to the economy,”

timesofisrael Wednesday, August 26, 2020 4:24:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “I am asking my friends not to seek political dividends at the expense of public health,”

timesofisrael Wednesday, August 26, 2020 4:24:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said ( about Peace ) : "Peace with the UAE gives an excellent opportunity to the citizens of Israel and the UAE for close relations that will be fruitful for both sides,"

xinhuanet_en Tuesday, August 25, 2020 1:20:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein stated ( about Peace ) : “Peace with the United Arab Emirates gives an excellent opportunity to the citizens of Israel and the UAE for close relations that will be fruitful for both sides. The Emirati Health Minister is a true partner of Israel. Israel has a friend in the Emirates!”

israelnationalnews Monday, August 24, 2020 4:33:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I arrive here with an announcement concerrning an additional billion shekels that have been procured from the Finance Ministry for winter virus mitigation,"

israelnationalnews Thursday, August 20, 2020 4:24:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : "400 million shekels will go towards home care in order to discourage people from going to clinics and another 600 million will go towards flu vaccines, remote medicine, and additional contingencies associated with treating the double virus morbidity of flu and COVID-19,"

israelnationalnews Thursday, August 20, 2020 4:24:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "We are not convening the coronavirus cabinet today in order to impose new restrictions, but I ask the general public not to see this as a sign that this is the time to reopen everything,"

israelnationalnews Thursday, August 20, 2020 2:51:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : "I hear the talk about the rejection of sovereignty and the application of Israeli law and ask myself what the important agreement with the United Arab Emirates has proven"

israelnationalnews Tuesday, August 18, 2020 12:02:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “Culture is important for public mental health,”

timesofisrael Thursday, August 13, 2020 7:22:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “preserving cultural [life] depends on each and every one of us”

timesofisrael Thursday, August 13, 2020 7:22:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein told : "We are following vigilantly every report, no matter what country,"

independent-UK Wednesday, August 12, 2020 1:55:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “Culture is important for public mental health,”

timesofisrael Wednesday, August 12, 2020 12:42:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “preserving cultural [life] depends on each and every one of us”

timesofisrael Wednesday, August 12, 2020 12:42:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein says : “If we’re convinced that this is a serious product then we’ll also try to enter negotiations,”

timesofisrael Tuesday, August 11, 2020 9:30:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein says : “If we’re convinced that this is a serious product then we’ll also try to enter negotiations,”

timesofisrael Tuesday, August 11, 2020 8:05:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "We have already scheduled meetings over the vaccine in Russia. If we are convinced that this is a serious product - then we will also try to enter negotiations,"

ynetnews Tuesday, August 11, 2020 6:03:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “There’s no proof it’s helping anyone, and in my opinion apart from harming the public it does nothing,”

haaretz Tuesday, August 11, 2020 5:15:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : “This all depends on the behavior of the public”

haaretz Tuesday, August 11, 2020 5:15:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “We closely monitor any news and we check the publications, no matter in which country,”

timesofisrael Tuesday, August 11, 2020 5:08:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "We have already coordinated with Russia on the vaccine. If we are convinced it is a serious product - we will try to enter negotiations for it,"

ynetnews Tuesday, August 11, 2020 4:58:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein says : “If we’re convinced that this is a serious product then we’ll also try to enter negotiations,”

timesofisrael Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:31:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “There’s no proof it’s helping anyone, and in my opinion apart from harming the public it does nothing,”

haaretz Saturday, August 8, 2020 9:04:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : “This all depends on the behavior of the public”

haaretz Saturday, August 8, 2020 9:04:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “There’s no proof it’s helping anyone, and in my opinion apart from harming the public it does nothing,”

haaretz Tuesday, August 4, 2020 1:26:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : “This all depends on the behavior of the public”

haaretz Tuesday, August 4, 2020 1:26:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "There is no proof this [weekend lockdowns] help anyone, all they are is a burden to the public,"

ynetnews Tuesday, August 4, 2020 1:16:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “We managed to stop the rise in infections,”

timesofisrael Monday, August 3, 2020 3:02:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “We managed to stop the rise in infections,”

timesofisrael Monday, August 3, 2020 12:48:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "The next day I open the newspaper and see a giant headline: '17,000 avreichim [married yeshiva students] coming to Israel,'"

israelnationalnews Sunday, August 2, 2020 11:36:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “It is a pity that I do not have my phone here to show you the thanks I received from the chairman of the [Jewish] Agency, from the Naale program: ‘Thank you very much for saving Zionism, for saving the institutions,'” “The next day I open the newspaper and see a huge headline, ‘17,000 yeshiva students to come to the country, a success for [Aryeh] Deri and [Yaakov] Litzman,'”

timesofisrael Sunday, August 2, 2020 12:18:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “I’m tired of it, it’s anti-Semitism,”

timesofisrael Sunday, August 2, 2020 12:18:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I'm confident that the additional staff we received, both doctors and nurses, will help Soroka and the rest of the hospitals. As far as we're concerned, this is far from satisfying all the system's needs, and we're thinking of creative solutions - perhaps manpower assistance in the simpler jobs, in terms of administrative needs"

israelnationalnews Tuesday, July 28, 2020 4:05:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I am certain that the additional doctors and nurses we have brought to battle the corona crisis will help Soroka and other hospitals," "We are looking for creative solutions that will allow us to divert more medical staff to work on the corona and while bringing in non-medical employees for administrative work,"

israelnationalnews Tuesday, July 28, 2020 4:05:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "Our mission is one and the same: to prevent our enemies from establishing themselves and arming themselves on the borders. This is how we have been operating for years,"

israelnationalnews Tuesday, July 28, 2020 8:04:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein writes : “Not an easy experience. Terrible heat and horrible humidity inside the coverall,”

timesofisrael Thursday, July 23, 2020 7:06:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein says : “We’re taking the best to take control of the curve and to do everything to fight this cursed virus,”

timesofisrael Thursday, July 23, 2020 4:24:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein declared : "This isn't the end, but it's a good start to strengthening the medical system in Israel, the system with the best people in the world, which is getting the recognition it deserves as a national priority. This is good news for citizens, doctors, and nurses. An end to neglect and a new page of investment that will move the health system forward,"

israelnationalnews Tuesday, July 21, 2020 5:44:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I understand the feeling of confusion of the citizens," "It does not stem from the decisions of the Health Ministry, but from inaccuracies in the reports and the struggles developing in both the government and the Knesset"

ynetnews Tuesday, July 21, 2020 1:43:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "The fight against coronavirus is difficult and complicated, an elusive enemy who knows how to hide well," "The feeling that the whole world, and us Israelis as well, share is uncertainty. So, what do we do? I decided to appoint a special manager to fight coronavirus"

ynetnews Sunday, July 19, 2020 12:19:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein asked : "What other tools do we have to prevent a lockdown?"

haaretz Sunday, July 19, 2020 10:08:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I don't believe we'll go to lockdown this week,"

haaretz Sunday, July 19, 2020 10:08:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I'm no longer willing to play make believe,"

haaretz Sunday, July 19, 2020 10:08:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein asked : "What other tools do we have to prevent a lockdown?"

haaretz Saturday, July 18, 2020 9:26:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I don't believe we'll go to lockdown this week,"

haaretz Saturday, July 18, 2020 9:26:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I'm no longer willing to play make believe,"

haaretz Saturday, July 18, 2020 9:26:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein asked : "What other tools do we have to prevent a lockdown?"

haaretz Saturday, July 18, 2020 8:17:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I don't believe we'll go to lockdown this week,"

haaretz Saturday, July 18, 2020 8:17:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I'm no longer willing to play make believe,"

haaretz Saturday, July 18, 2020 8:17:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "Especially at a time when there are great efforts to explain the importance of keeping the recommendations to the public and when we call for hardening their enforcement, there simply cannot be quarantine exemptions that would put the public at risk," "This is a severe violation of public trust and a serious mistake in professional discretion,"

jpost Saturday, July 18, 2020 1:44:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein asked : "What other tools do we have to prevent a lockdown?"

haaretz Friday, July 17, 2020 5:57:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I don't believe we'll go to lockdown this week,"

haaretz Friday, July 17, 2020 5:57:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I'm no longer willing to play make believe,"

haaretz Friday, July 17, 2020 5:57:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein asked : "What other tools do we have to prevent a lockdown?"

haaretz Thursday, July 16, 2020 3:25:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I don't believe we'll go to lockdown this week,"

haaretz Thursday, July 16, 2020 3:25:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I'm no longer willing to play make believe,"

haaretz Thursday, July 16, 2020 3:25:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein disse : "O que mais podemos fazer? Exceto por um milagre no qual vejamos uma redução na taxa de infecção"

noticias-r7 Thursday, July 16, 2020 12:34:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein asked : "What other tools do we have to prevent a lockdown?"

haaretz Thursday, July 16, 2020 11:53:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I don't believe we'll go to lockdown this week,"

haaretz Thursday, July 16, 2020 11:53:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I'm no longer willing to play make believe,"

haaretz Thursday, July 16, 2020 11:53:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I don't believe we'll go to lockdown this week,"

haaretz Wednesday, July 15, 2020 10:06:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I'm no longer willing to play make believe,"

haaretz Wednesday, July 15, 2020 10:06:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “we are doing everything we can”

timesofisrael Wednesday, July 15, 2020 10:03:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein disse : "O que mais podemos fazer? Exceto por um milagre no qual vejamos uma redução na taxa de infecção"

uol Wednesday, July 15, 2020 8:51:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein asked : "What other tools do we have to prevent a lockdown?"

haaretz Wednesday, July 15, 2020 7:52:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I don't believe we'll go to lockdown this week,"

haaretz Wednesday, July 15, 2020 7:52:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I'm no longer willing to play make believe,"

haaretz Wednesday, July 15, 2020 7:52:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein asked : "What other tools do we have to prevent a lockdown?"

haaretz Wednesday, July 15, 2020 5:28:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I don't believe we'll go to lockdown this week,"

haaretz Wednesday, July 15, 2020 5:28:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I'm no longer willing to play make believe,"

haaretz Wednesday, July 15, 2020 5:28:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein asked : "What other tools do we have to prevent a lock down?"

haaretz Wednesday, July 15, 2020 11:41:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I don't believe we'll go to lock down this week,"

haaretz Wednesday, July 15, 2020 11:41:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I'm no longer willing to play make believe,"

haaretz Wednesday, July 15, 2020 11:41:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “His role will be to integrate the matter, beginning with the testing system, through disrupting the infection chain and other activities related to the virus,”

timesofisrael Wednesday, July 8, 2020 8:36:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “There is a need for real cooperation,”

timesofisrael Wednesday, July 8, 2020 2:24:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein told : “I understand her feeling, but nobody has lost their way. For several reasons, we are now facing unnecessary difficulties in dealing with the crisis,”

timesofisrael Wednesday, July 8, 2020 11:18:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “The previous government acted within emergency regulations — they would make decisions in the cabinet and it would be done. [Now] the public hears that the government has decided something, but it doesn’t take effect [yet],”

timesofisrael Wednesday, July 8, 2020 11:18:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “There is a need for real cooperation,”

timesofisrael Tuesday, July 7, 2020 9:25:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein says : “There is a need for real cooperation,”

timesofisrael Tuesday, July 7, 2020 7:53:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “I didn’t get any resignation letter from Professor Sadetzki,”

timesofisrael Tuesday, July 7, 2020 1:43:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “She was in a not-so-simple situation for six months,”

timesofisrael Tuesday, July 7, 2020 1:43:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein told : "The virus is changing its behavior and we must adjust ours accordingly,"

ynetnews Monday, July 6, 2020 9:28:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "Today we held a difficult government meeting, and in the end we came to a decision. Each and every part of the decision will have an impact on the lives of many citizens, their livelihoods, their leisure time, and their way of life," "This should not be taken lightly. Indeed, an integral part of the government's decision is the provision of assistance to businesses that are harmed [by these restrictions]. I am pleased that the prime minister has instructed the Finance Minister to present a practical plan within 48 hours. A decrease in morbidity is linked to the strengthening of the economy, while and increase in morbidity will lead to real damage to the economy. We must flatten the curve in order to save lives and to save the economy,"

israelnationalnews Monday, July 6, 2020 9:20:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : "The state of the economy and the health situation are interdependent. We live with a balance between the two. We must understand - the simple steps that the government took today will create hope. We just hope that in two weeks we will not have to declare a long-term lockdown. Nobody wants that,"

israelnationalnews Monday, July 6, 2020 9:20:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein affirmé : "Nous sommes en guerre pour le bien des citoyens"

lorientlejour Monday, July 6, 2020 11:42:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein told : “It is very clear that if you look only at the medical side, I would have closed everything yesterday and put everyone in quarantine,”

timesofisrael Friday, July 3, 2020 9:44:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "The Home Front Command and IDF officers and soldiers are our dear partners,"

israelnationalnews Thursday, July 2, 2020 8:05:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein concluded : "but when I see proclamations about the need to transfer powers from the Ministry of Health to the Defense Ministry, this is not about mutual responsibility. It's pure politics at the expense of Israeli citizens,"

israelnationalnews Thursday, July 2, 2020 8:05:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : “But unfortunately, there’s a populist contest of who disregards more bluntly the need to take caution,”

haaretz Monday, June 29, 2020 5:39:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “We are at the beginning of a second wave of COVID-19. We have to introduce new restrictions. The restrictions will cover meetings, wedding ceremonies and Jewish worship places,”

yenisafak-en Monday, June 29, 2020 9:45:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “We are at the beginning of a second wave of COVID-19. We have to introduce new restrictions. The restrictions will cover meetings, wedding ceremonies and Jewish worship places,”

aa-en Monday, June 29, 2020 4:50:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "We are at the beginning of a second wave of COVID-19. We have to introduce new restrictions. The restrictions will cover meetings, wedding ceremonies and Jewish worship places,"

haberler-en Monday, June 29, 2020 3:06:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “Our goal is maximum benefit and minimum [economic] damage”

haaretz Sunday, June 28, 2020 8:06:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : “But unfortunately, there’s a populist contest of who disregards more bluntly the need to take caution,”

haaretz Sunday, June 28, 2020 8:06:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "After careful consideration and at the advice of professionals we at the Ministry of Health have agreed that we must limit congregation at weddings, in synagogues and celebrations,"

ynetnews Sunday, June 28, 2020 7:56:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “We are in the beginning of the second coronavirus wave ,”

jpost Sunday, June 28, 2020 7:51:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I want to emphasize that, at this stage, I do not intend to force anything on private businesses, but I do recommend that they take steps to protect their workers and clients,"

jpost Sunday, June 28, 2020 7:51:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein noted : "We are now at the beginning of a second wave of the virus. If people do not adhere to the government's regulations, we will have to take stricter measures"

israelnationalnews Sunday, June 28, 2020 7:04:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “We are in the beginning of a second wave of the virus. Our goal is to get maximum results with minimum damage,”

israelnationalnews Sunday, June 28, 2020 7:04:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “We are experiencing critical days, the tracking legislation is very important,”

timesofisrael Sunday, June 21, 2020 10:58:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein stated : "The contact tracing law is very important,"

israelnationalnews Sunday, June 21, 2020 9:13:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “I won’t exaggerate if I say that the people of Israel certainly owe you thanks and, in many cases, an apology,”

timesofisrael Thursday, June 18, 2020 4:50:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein added : "The citizens of Israel should give you a huge 'thank you,'"

israelnationalnews Thursday, June 18, 2020 1:36:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “walk around the Knesset without masks and call me ‘a pest’ when I tell them off,”

albawaba-en Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:39:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "Prof. Hezi Levy has the most experience in the health system - in the IDF, in a hospital and in the Ministry of Health,"

haaretz Monday, June 15, 2020 12:18:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said ( about error ) : "This is a serious infraction on the public's trust and a serious error in judgement,"

haaretz Monday, June 15, 2020 12:18:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "Prof. Hezi Levy has the most experience in the health system - in the IDF, in a hospital and in the Ministry of Health,"

haaretz Monday, June 15, 2020 12:05:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “I am confident that he will be of great service leading the health system during the challenging time we are facing, particularly in dealing with the coronavirus,”

timesofisrael Sunday, June 14, 2020 2:50:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “At such a time, with the need to prepare for the second wave of the coronavirus and to make the health system Israel’s top priority, Prof. Chezy Levy is the right person for the job,”

timesofisrael Sunday, June 14, 2020 2:50:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein wrote ( about error ) : “We’re calling on the entire public to observe the guidelines. This is a grave error in judgement that seriously harms public trust. I won’t act with forgiveness in such cases,”

timesofisrael Sunday, June 14, 2020 8:30:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said ( about error ) : "This is a serious infraction on the public's trust and a serious error in judgement,"

haaretz Saturday, June 13, 2020 5:27:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said ( about error ) : "This is a serious infraction on the public's trust and a serious error in judgement,"

haaretz Friday, June 12, 2020 6:31:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein wrote ( about error ) : “We’re calling on the entire public to observe the guidelines. This is a grave error in judgement that seriously harms public trust. I won’t act with forgiveness in such cases,”

timesofisrael Friday, June 12, 2020 4:34:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "I am happy to be able to inform everyone that the government has now authorized the reopening of events halls and outdoor venues from next Sunday," "Up to 250 guests will be permitted to attend events held in such places"

israelnationalnews Friday, June 12, 2020 3:05:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said ( about error ) : "This is a serious infraction on the public's trust and a serious error in judgement,"

haaretz Thursday, June 11, 2020 10:00:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "Each and every person must adhere to three simple rules: wearing a mask, maintaining a distance of two meters, and hygiene. There has been a loosening of the issue, and without the discipline of the public we will not be able to continue to open the economy,"

israelnationalnews Thursday, June 11, 2020 8:22:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein wrote ( about error ) : “We’re calling on the entire public to observe the guidelines. This is a grave error in judgement that seriously harms public trust. I won’t act with forgiveness in such cases,”

timesofisrael Thursday, June 11, 2020 9:22:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein wrote ( about error ) : “We’re calling on the entire public to observe the guidelines. This is a grave error in judgement that seriously harms public trust. I won’t act with forgiveness in such cases,”

timesofisrael Thursday, June 11, 2020 1:37:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein wrote ( about error ) : “We’re calling on the entire public to observe the guidelines. This is a grave error in judgement that seriously harms public trust. I won’t act with forgiveness in such cases,”

timesofisrael Thursday, June 11, 2020 12:22:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said ( about error ) : "This is a serious infraction on the public's trust and a serious error in judgement,"

haaretz Wednesday, June 10, 2020 11:51:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : "Especially at a time when there are great efforts to explain the importance of keeping the recommendations to the public and when we call for hardening their enforcement, there simply cannot be quarantine exemptions that would put the public at risk," "This is a severe violation of public trust and a serious mistake in professional discretion,"

jpost Wednesday, June 10, 2020 11:39:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “In the entire year of 2019 there were 349 fatalities in traffic accidents. Over the last three months 298 people have been killed by the coronavirus and over 18,000 contracted it,”

timesofisrael Wednesday, June 10, 2020 11:59:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein said : “We are heading rapidly toward more than 200 patients a day,”

timesofisrael Wednesday, June 10, 2020 11:59:00 AM EAT

Youli Edelstein acusou : “Penso que a decisão do Supremo Tribunal é errada e perigosa” “O nosso povo precisa de união e de um governo de unidade nestes dias”

expresso Sunday, March 29, 2020 7:15:00 PM EAT

Youli Edelstein déclaré : "Je démissionne de mon poste de président de la Knesset"

lnc Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:39:00 PM EAT