Netanyahu to High Court: I Intend to Appoint Interior Minister During the Election Period
The State informed the High Court that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to appoint a permanent Interior Minister during the election period. The notice was submitted as part of a petition by the Movement for…
Assessment
The government has formally acknowledged to the High Court that the prolonged absence of a permanent Interior Minister is creating serious legal and practical problems, listing dozens of affected authorities. Prime Minister Netanyahu now signals he intends to fill the post during the election period itself, a move that could shift the political calculus around the caretaker government's powers. The admission strengthens the petitioners' argument that the vacancy is untenable, putting the court in a position to demand a concrete timeline or action.