Israeli cabinet approves Katz as top diplomat, Cohen retains security role

TEL AVIV — On Sunday, the cabinet approved the appointment of Energy Minister Israel Katz as the nation's top diplomat, pending Knesset approval. This move replaces Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, who served in the role for a year as part of an internal Likud party rotation agreement.اضافة اعلان

Although Cohen is leaving the Foreign Ministry, he will retain his position as a member of the security cabinet. Additionally, he is expected to resume his role as foreign minister in 2026, provided the current government remains in power, Al-Ghad reported.

Since October 7, Israeli strikes have resulted in the deaths of over 20,000 people, with more than 50,000 sustaining injuries. Additionally, over 7,800 Palestinians are being held in prisons.


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