Report: Netanyahu, Deri agree to appoint Shas strategist as consul to Los Angeles

Israel Bachar. (Screen capture: YouTube)
Israel Bachar. (Screen capture: YouTube)

Shas chief Aryeh Deri and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have struck a deal to appoint a Shas insider as the next Israeli consul to Los Angeles, according to the Kan public broadcaster.

Israel Bachar, who served as a senior political strategist with the Shas party in the most recent election, will reportedly be tapped for the position in the coming weeks.

Bachar, who would replace outgoing envoy Hillel Newman, has worked for several other party’s campaigns in the past.

Most Popular
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.