From the Liveblog of
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Nir Barkat after government snub: ‘I’m a long distance runner’
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleLikud MK and former Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat says in a tweet that he welcomes the new government set to be sworn in this afternoon despite not receiving a ministerial position from Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu.
“I applaud the establishment of the new government and I am glad that I have done my part for the cause, even if I will not serve as minister. I’m a long distance runner and will continue to work hard for our beloved state in the Knesset,” Barkat says.
Netanyahu earlier said in a statement that Barkat “deserves senior positions in both Likud and the government” but that “unfortunately, this will not happen before the inauguration.”
Netanyahu adds that he “will make a big effort to integrate MK Barkat into a senior government position down the road. “
The Times of Israel Community.