Netanyahu fires Deri following High Court ruling

• Published date: 22 January 2023

Netanyahu wrote to Deri, "As you know, I decided to appoint you as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior and Health with the approval of the majority of MKs, because you are a man of experience, intelligence and responsibility who is important to the State of Israel at all times, and at this time in particular. I also thought that it was important that you serve the State of Israel as a member in my cabinet, where you will be able to make an impact with your many years of experience in the cabinets of Yitzhak Shamir and Yitzhak Rabin - rich experience that contributes to Israel's security and strength."

"To my regret, the High Court has decided that I have an obligation to remove you from your position as Minister of the Interior and Health. This unfortunate decision ignores the will of the people, as reflected in the great trust that the public gave to the people's representatives and their elected officials in my government, when it was clear to everyone that you would serve in the government as a senior minister.

"I intend to look for legal ways in which you can continue to contribute to the State of Israel from your experience and your many skills, in accordance with the will of the people.

"Nevertheless, following the verdict, I must inform you that I am forced with a heavy heart, with great sorrow and with extremely difficult...