Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein reported to Prime Minister Netanyahu that he would find it difficult to defend the appointments of MK Aryeh Deri (Shas) as a Minister, and of MK Yoav Galant (Kulanu) as Minister of Construction if the High Court were to decide against their appointments.
Aryeh Deri served prison time for graft, and while there are no legal impediments to his appointment anymore, Weinstein believes the High Court could decide otherwise if someone were to actually petition them against Deri.
Galant, on the other hand, was accused of expanding his house, building a private road and planting an olive grove on public land, which makes his appointment as Minister of Construction somewhat ironic. Galant lost his appointment as IDF Chief of Staff due to the scandal.
If Aryeh Deri loses his ministerial position, he could pull Shas out of the coalition, and cause everything to fall apart.
Weinstein’s report and statement that he might not be able to defend the appointments could trigger a series of events that bring about new elections.
