MK David Bitan (Likud), who was selected to replace MK Tzachi Hanegbi as the Chairman of the coalition, thanked Prime Minister Netanyahu for the trust he placed in him.

“The Chairman of the coalition is a position of great responsibility; a challenging and significant position. I would like to thank the Prime Minister for the trust he placed in me and promise to fulfill my role in a professional manner,” Bitan said, making it clear that he is “Preparing to open the Parliamentary session to any coalition.”