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Netanyahu Plans to Appoint Permanent Interior Minister Amid Election Period
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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago
What happened
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to appoint a permanent Interior Minister during the election period after the High Court demanded a response to difficulties caused by the ministry's prolonged vacancy. The government acknowledged unresolved powers and confirmed the upcoming appointment, with Ofir Katz as a leading candidate.
- 01Netanyahu intends to appoint a permanent Interior Minister during the election period.
- 02The High Court demanded clarification on difficulties caused by the Interior Ministry's vacancy.
- 03Some key Interior Ministry powers remain untransferred to the Prime Minister.
- 04A petition argued temporary delegation of powers is insufficient without a permanent minister.
- 05Ofir Katz is the leading candidate but no final decision has been made.
- 06The Movement for Quality Government called for immediate appointment to protect public interest.
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Full coverage · 5 outlets
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MaarivCenter · Hebrew10 minutes ago
Netanyahu Plans to Appoint Permanent Interior Minister Amid Election Period
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew31 minutes ago
Israel Plans Interior Minister Appointment During Election Period Amid Legal Challenge
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew33 minutes ago
Netanyahu Plans to Appoint New Interior Minister Ahead of Elections
Now 14Right · Hebrew43 minutes ago
Netanyahu Plans to Appoint Interior Minister During Election Period, Tells Israeli Supreme Court
YnetCenter · Hebrew48 minutes ago
Netanyahu Plans to Appoint New Interior Minister During Election Period
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