Israeli Supreme Court Orders Netanyahu to Explain Delay in Appointing Prime Minister's Office Acting Director

The Israeli Supreme Court issued a conditional order on Sunday requiring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to explain why he has not appointed an acting director for the Prime Minister's Office. The judicial panel, led by Supreme Court President Isaac Amit and justices Khaled Kabub and Yechiel Kasher, set a deadline for Netanyahu to respond by August 13. Further details are expected to follow.