After a Year of Vacancy, Netanyahu Surprises All by Appointing Sa'ar as Interior Minister Alongside Foreign Affairs

The Israeli government approved the appointment of Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar as Interior Minister as well, based on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal, after more than a year during which the Interior portfolio remained without a minister.

In his first comment on the appointment, Sa'ar thanked Netanyahu for his trust and noted that his previous experience at the Ministry of Interior gave him knowledge of its files, adding that he will focus on meeting the needs of local authorities and residents, and working to find practical solutions to urgent issues.