Israel approves state budget for first time in 3 years
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Israel advances state budget for first time in 3 years
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High Court cancels hearing as PM agrees to Gantz as justice minister
In a dramatic u-turn, Netanyahu releases statement saying he supports Blue & White leader for the position and wants to avoid deadlock; adds he will table cabinet session on Sunday to fill rest of ministerial vacancies
Ynet |
Updated: 04.28.21 , 17:05
Hours before the High Court of Justice was due to decide on the legality of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu s attempts to install a justice minister from his own party, the premier announced Wednesday afternoon he supports the appointment of Blue & White leader Benny Gantz for the position.
The court later said that the hearing scheduled for Wednesday afternoon had been cancelled.
Israel to decide on justice minister as court ultimatum runs out
Cabinet set to vote on appointments of all government offices that remain without a minister running them; PM starts the meeting by suggesting a permanent justice minister must be picked by next government
Itamar Eichner |
Published: 04.27.21 , 12:20
Cabinet ministers convened on Tuesday to discuss the appointment of a permanent justice minister after High Court of Justice said the government will not be able to properly function if the position is not filled until the end of day.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Esther Hayut on Sunday issued an ultimatum to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Benny Gantz, urging them to appoint a permanent justice minister within 48 hours.