Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar Appoints New Deputy After Sharren Haskel's Resignation

First reported by Now 14 · 1 hour ago

What happened

After Sharren Haskel resigned amid a dispute with the National Right party, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar appointed MK Michel Buskila as the new Deputy Foreign Minister with Prime Minister Netanyahu's approval. The appointment will be finalized by government vote and take effect 48 hours after Haskel's resignation.

• 01Gideon Sa'ar appoints Michel Buskila as Deputy Foreign Minister after Sharren Haskel's resignation.
• 02Appointment approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and pending government vote.
• 03Buskila serves as Deputy Speaker of the Knesset and holds key committee roles.
• 04Appointment effective 48 hours after Haskel's resignation, with official Knesset announcement to follow.
• 05National Right party criticized Haskel for alleged funding extortion and faction formation attempt.
• 06The move follows a public rift between Haskel and her former party.

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SrugimRight · Hebrew36 minutes ago

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar Appoints New Deputy After Sharren Haskel's Resignation

YnetCenter · Hebrew51 minutes ago

MK Michel Buskila Appointed Deputy Foreign Minister Following Sharren Haskel's Resignation

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Gideon Sa'ar Appoints Michel Buskila as New Deputy Foreign Minister After Sharren Haskel Resigns

Now 14Right · Hebrew1 hour ago

Gideon Sa'ar Appoints Michel Buskila as New Deputy Foreign Minister Following Sharren Haskel's Resignation

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