Israel’s Supreme Court rejects Deri as minister in Netanyahu government
Israel’s Supreme Court decided by a vote of 10 to 1 to reject Shas Party Chairman Aryeh Deri’s ability to serve as a cabinet member in the Netanyahu government, arguing on Wednesday that Deri’s ministerial appointments were unreasonable in the “extreme.” Deri serves as interior and health minister in the new government. He is also […]
Likud inks deal with Shas, bringing Netanyahu closer to finalizing coalition
The Likud and Shas parties reached an agreement on Wednesday night, clearing the way for the establishment of a governing coalition. According to the deal, Shas chairman Aryeh Deri will serve the first half of the government’s four-year term as both minister of the interior and minister of health. During the second half, he will […]
