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Sunday, May 22, 2016
Cabinet Communique

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

At the weekly Cabinet meeting today (Sunday, 22 May 2016):

1. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the following remarks:

"From the outset, when we formed the government, I said that it was my
intention to expand the government. Sixty-one is better than 59, but a
government that is as broad as possible is the best thing for the State of
Israel. We are in the midst of moves to expand the government. I think that
a broader coalition will help us meet the many challenges facing us and also
take advantage of the opportunities.

I would like to make it clear that a broad government will continue to
strive for a diplomatic process with the Palestinians and we will do so with
the assistance of elements in the region. I personally deal with this a lot,
in many places and I intend to continue to do so.

Today, the government will approve the amended gas outline. The new
agreement incorporates the comments that we received from the Supreme Court.
The important thing now is not to delay, to advance toward bringing the gas
that brings with it tremendous new resources for Israel's people – in social
welfare, education, health and – in effect – in every aspect of life. I
think that this is a very important – even historic – step for the Israeli
economy, especially the people and we will use this gift that nature has
granted us for the benefit of the state and its citizens.

This achievement, first of all, is yours, Yuval. As Energy Minister, you
worked diligently, creatively and without respite. I very much appreciate
this and I think that the citizens of Israel need to appreciate your
contribution.

I would like to point out that many people were involved here who provided
support and acted, and I think that their work was vital. I will point out
two, but this is not to say that there were not many others. One is Avi
Licht and his creative and very successful legal assistance and the second
is the director general of my ministry, Eli Groner. I would like to thank
both of you and everyone who helped you.

I would like to congratulate Hapoel Be'er Sheva for its great achievement,
winning the national football championship after 40 years. I think that many
things are taking place in the Negev and in Be'er Sheva in particular. It is
quickly becoming the cyber capital of Israel and now it is the football
capital as well. I think that we can congratulate them on behalf of all of
the state's people."

2. Pursuant to Article 23 of the 1959 State Service Law (Appointments) and
its 29 September 2002 decision, the Cabinet decided to approve the
appointment of Avi Licht to an eight-year term as Deputy Attorney General
(Administration and Special Projects) at the Justice Ministry, effective
today.

3. In light of the challenges facing Israel in the present circumstances and
pursuant to Article 23 of the 1959 State Service Law (Appointments), the
Cabinet decided to appoint Dani Dayan to a three-year term (which may be
extended by an additional year) as Consul General in New York. The foregoing
is instead of his appointment as Ambassador to Brazil.

4. The Cabinet discussed and approved an amendment to the outline to
increase natural gas production at the Tamar field and to rapidly develop
the Leviathan, Karish and Tanin fields.

5. The Cabinet discussed and approved setting a mechanism for replacing
members of the Civil Service Commission and for appointing a public
representative to the Commission.

6. The Cabinet discussed and approved the establishment of an institutional
basis for measuring the economic efficacy of programs under the authority of
the Economy and industry Ministry.

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