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Netanyahu Plans to Appoint Interior Minister Soon, Ophir Katz Leading Candidate

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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago

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Prime Minister Netanyahu plans to appoint a new Interior Minister soon, with Ophir Katz as a leading candidate, following months of the ministry operating without a minister after Shas left the coalition. The final decision will come after primaries, amid political negotiations and concerns about a potential caretaker government.

01Netanyahu will soon appoint a new Interior Minister after the ministry lacked one since Shas left the coalition.
02Ophir Katz, coalition chairman, is a leading candidate, with final decision post-primaries.
03Netanyahu temporarily assumed ministry powers to approve decisions during the vacancy.
04Netanyahu may reward Katz for his role in recent legislative deals with ultra-Orthodox parties.
05Shas leader Aryeh Deri wanted a minister from his party before elections to avoid political deadlock.
06Netanyahu previously offered the post to Defense Minister Israel Katz after Operation Breaking Dawn.

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