Benjamin Netanyahu resigns from all ministerial positions
Israeli PM to appoint ministers to all the posts he held in the coming days
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday evening informed the government that he has ceased to serve as minister and intends to appoint new ministers in the coming days, according to Hebrew media reports.
According to Arutz Sheva, Netanyahu says he will appoint ministers to all the posts he held in the coming days.
The Prime Minister is expected to announce the new ministers at the weekly cabinet meeting on Sunday, when the appointments will likely be confirmed.
Earlier, it was reported that Shas chairman, Minister Aryeh Deri, spoke with Netanyahu in recent days and the two agreed that Shas would receive another ministerial portfolio. It is believed that Meshulam Nahari will be appointed as a minister, most likely as the Welfare Minister.
Political officials say that lawmaker David Bitan, a close associate of Netanyahu, may be appointed Minister of Agriculture. It is also believed is that Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely will be appointed as Minister of Diaspora Affairs.