According to the agreement, Shas leader Aryeh Deri will lead the interior and health ministries during the first half of the government’s term, then the finance ministry in the second half. Deri will also serve as deputy prime minister during Netanyahu’s term.
Derry, a veteran politician, was convicted of tax fraud last year but has been released from prison under a plea deal. The Knesset would have to pass legislation that would enable his return to cabinet.