Netanyahu Strikes Deal to Name Yisrael Eichler Deputy Communications Minister
The planned appointment is intended to trigger the Norwegian Law so Degel Hatorah’s Yitzhak Pindrus returns to the Knesset and strengthens votes for the Draft Law.
Overview
- Netanyahu reached an understanding with Agudat Yisrael to appoint MK Yisrael Eichler as Deputy Communications Minister, which would require him to leave his Knesset seat.
- Eichler’s resignation is expected to activate the Norwegian Law, enabling Degel Hatorah’s Yitzhak Pindrus to reenter the Knesset.
- The UTJ ‘zipper’ list means an Agudat Yisrael departure opens the next slot for a Degel Hatorah candidate.
- Coalition figures say Pindrus’ return would add a crucial vote for advancing the Draft Law.
- Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi publicly welcomed the move, while Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman denounced the appointment as disgraceful and absurd.