Israel Katz
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz told Israel’s i24 news channel, “I am the son of Holocaust survivors, we will never forgive and never forget, and there were many Poles who collaborated with the Nazis.”
The prime minister still retains the defense and health portfolios.
Gideon Sa’ar finishes third, despite the reported campaign against him • Israel Katz first on the party ticket, followed by Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein • Controversial MK Oren Hazan booted by voters; former Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat finishes sixth.
Israeli Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan said current circumstances might mean “being willing to capture and hold Gaza until we dismantle the terrorist infrastructure.”
In addition to joint economic and social-development matters, Israel sees Oman as an ally to combat the Iranian regional threat.
Calling the current situation unacceptable, Knesset committee says regulation of communities established in Judea and Samaria is “national mission of the highest order” • Prime Minister’s Office blames bureaucracy for delays, insists progress being made.
