The Israeli government coalition is trying to find a solution to the political situation that was created following the Supreme Court’s ruling against the appointment of Aryeh Deri as a minister in the government. According to a report by Yair Sherki of Channel 12 News, the coalition is considering appointing Deri to the position of Speaker of the Knesset instead of the current Speaker Amir Ohana, since this position would allow Deri to serve, despite his criminal conviction, as a member of the Knesset, Arutz Sheva reports.
If the move is implemented, Knesset Speaker Ohana is expected to move to another position in the government.
Meanwhile, Deri remarked, “The High Court’s decision, not that it was unexpected, brought me happiness. The people will judge and see. This is our mission and we will fulfill it with all our strength, they closed the door on us, we will enter through the window.”
{Matzav.com Israel}
Well, he deserves a top position whatever it is. He was another innocent person sentenced to jail several years ago just because he collected and distributed too much tzedakah. Of course the public would prefer the media propaganda and lies over the truth.