Member of Knesset Yitzhak Vaknin (Shas) will be appointed minister of religious services until the elections.
The post was previously held by Shas MK David Azoulay until his recent passing. Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri said, "MK Yitzhak Vaknin is one of the most veteran and industrious figures in the Shas movement and has been active in it for 22 years. He has performed all his duties faithfully and conscientiously while sanctifying the name of G-d and there is no doubt that he will also do his best in his role as minister of religious services."