Sa'ar, who previously served as Interior Minister from 2013-2014, asked the current Minister to consider granting citizenship to Elishai Young's family members.
How will Sa'ar's entry into the government affect Israel's war policy and other central policy issues?
Sa’ar is trying to salvage his political career, and Netanyahu is trying to strengthen his government and ensure that he serves until the end of his term.
Sa'ar will serve as a minister-without-portfolio and a member of the National Security Cabinet.
United Right leader Gideon Sa'ar to serve in cabinet, raising coalition to 68 seats • Netanyahu gets breathing room for government's survival
Negotiations for Gideon Sa'ar to replace Yoav Gallant as defense minister stalled due to conflict with Hezbollah, sparking debate over the political and security implications.
It was reported this week that the prime minister had been in advanced talks with Sa'ar to replace Gallant in the near future.
Middle Israel: Gideon Sa’ar's career will be recalled as a tale of political zenith, public courage, and national hope that ended in moral collapse.
Yair Lapid criticized efforts to replace Defense Minister Gallant with Gideon Sa'ar, while Sa'ar refuted Lapid’s claims of security experience and past political offers.
MK Gadi Eisenkot criticized Gideon Sa'ar's potential appointment as defense minister, calling it unqualified and risky for Israeli security.
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