Knesset takes spring break amid criticism over recess timing
- Knesset is going on a 6-week spring recess despite ongoing Gaza war and hostage crisis
- Opposition and families of hostages have criticized the recess as inappropriate given the circumstances
- Governing coalition refused requests to cancel the break
- Recess sends the message that MKs put themselves before the country
- Ordinary Israelis enduring the war impacts don't get extended breaks