Shas unsure who will head religious affairs ministry

According to a report by the Kikar HaShabat website, Shas has not yet appointed a religious affairs minister, after MK Yitzhak Cohen says he would prefer to work in the Finance Ministry.

The report indicates that Shas chairman Aryeh Deri will bring in a candidate from outside the party to head the office.

The religious affairs portfolio was the subject of dispute between Shas, which ultimately received it, and the Jewish Home party.

Shas party chairman Aryeh Deri, Jerusalem, December 30, 2014 (photo credit: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
Shas party chairman Aryeh Deri, Jerusalem, December 30, 2014 (photo credit: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

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