Self-employed workers are demanding that the government and the finance ministry provide immediate financial assistance and compensation to business owners who are already affected by the coronavirus restrictions.
Business owners who participated in the protest came from all sectors of Israel’s economy, including tourism, culture, trade and entertainment.
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During the demonstration, videos were shown of Prime Minister Bennett from a few months earlier, where he stood in favor of the self-employed and claimed, “No livelihood – not interest,” meaning that he should invest in securing people’s livelihoods. it was done.
This demonstration was only the first step in the independent campaign, which is gaining momentum in recent times.
Business owners protest in front of Prime Minister Bennett’s house(Credit: Kobi Eliyahu)Rami Beza, president of the Histadrut Independent Forum, called for dialogue between the Israeli government and the Ministry of Finance to assist independent entrepreneurs. He said that “it is impossible for us to live without livelihood.”
Addressing the Prime Minister, Tali Laufer, President, Travel Agents Association said, “It’s been a year and a half for the travel industry. We run to every government office and ask for sympathy. Nothing has been done. Depression is rising, Rosie is on the rise. Bread is being thrown and the government is silent.”