Economy Minister Aryeh Deri will step down from his role in the coming days. Political and haredi sources believe the agreement between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Deri will move forward this week, with Deri submitting his resignation which will be accepted within 48 hours.
The Shas leader will continue to serve as Minister for the Development of the Negev and Galilee. Following the resignation -- and with no other minister to take the portfolio -- the responsibilities of the Ministry of Economy will be transferred to the prime minister.
The move will help Netanyahu advance the natural gas framework and -- potentially -- allow for its passage in the Knesset as early as next week.
In order to implement the roadmap, the minister -- Netanyahu -- is required to consult with the Economic Affairs Committee, though the Knesset body has no authority to stop the proceedings, only to express their opinion.
Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on October 26, 2015
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