Acting interior minister Malkieli has reportedly not visited offices since replacing disqualified Deri 2 weeks ago, as coalition standoff with top court hampers emergency readiness
According to the proposal, those violating regulations, such as immodest dressing, will face six months in prison or a hefty fine; criticism against law being voiced from across political spectrum
Shas's Michael Malkieli named acting interior minister, Yoav Ben-Tzur acting health minister, as Deri's dismissal takes effect; positions must be permanently filled within 3 months
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Tuesday to return former embattled cabinet member Aryeh Deri to office after the country's High Court ruled him ineligible.