Likud Assesses Netanyahu Will Appoint Amir Ohana as Minister After Dismissal

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Likud officials assess that Prime Minister Netanyahu will appoint Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana as a minister after his expected replacement next week. According to the assessment, Ohana may receive one of the portfolios left by the Haredi ministers, or be appointed minister for strategic affairs. His inclusion in the security cabinet is also being considered.

Ministers in Likud assess that the prime minister will appoint Ohana, who is considered close to Netanyahu, to a ministerial post immediately after his expected replacement next week. Among the considerations, the option of the Ministry for Strategic Affairs, which was held by former minister Dermer, was also examined.

The party is also weighing additional scenarios. Alongside this, the ruling party is considering fielding MK Elisha Maddan, who was wounded during his service in the war in the Gaza envelope, against Mater Kahana, whose election is expected with the support of the Arab MKs. No decision has been made on the matter yet.