Israel creates Ministry of Prudence, but it won't open until the ammunition budget is sorted
The new body will have an office, a staff roster and a 'restraint' stamp, to be kept in a locked drawer.
The Ministry of Prudence was unveiled this week with pomp, a logo and a working group to define the meaning of 'prudence'. The group meets on Tuesday, if there is a quorum.
According to a source in the office, the ministry will be empowered to recommend restraint to any government, on any border, during office hours. Outside office hours, the decision rests with whoever is on duty.
The body will issue non-binding opinions. 'A non-binding opinion is what a government asks for when it wants the warning in writing and to do the opposite,' explained an adviser who asked not to be identified.
The budget provides for 40 staff, two external consultancies and an impact study on the impact of prudence. The funds for the study have already been released. Those for prudence are awaiting an opinion.
A non-binding opinion is what a government asks for when it wants the warning in writing and to do the opposite.
The reality behind the satire
Real news · lemonde.fr · 11 November
This story, published by a real newspaper, inspired the piece above. The Falsumundi piece is made up; this story is not.
