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Netanyahu Splits Prime Ministerial Powers Between Two Ministers Before UN Trip
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 1 hour ago
What happened
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed two acting prime ministers, Justice Minister Yariv Levin and Defense Minister Israel Katz, to cover his duties during a brief trip to the UN General Assembly in New York. The short visit is attributed to security concerns, with extensive U.S. Secret Service involvement.
- 01Netanyahu appointed two acting prime ministers for his UN trip.
- 02Justice Minister Yariv Levin and Defense Minister Israel Katz will serve.
- 03Katz will handle cabinet meetings during the PM's absence.
- 04The visit is unusually short, lasting only a few hours.
- 05Security concerns are cited as the reason for the brief trip.
- 06Extensive U.S. Secret Service involvement is noted.
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KipaRight · Hebrew13 minutes ago
Netanyahu Splits Prime Ministerial Powers Between Two Ministers Before UN Trip
NEWSru IsraelUnrated · Russian28 minutes ago
Yariv Levin to Serve as Acting Prime Minister During Netanyahu's UN Trip
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