Ahead of Netanyahu's trip to New York: These are the ministers who will fill his place

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has determined who will fill his place during his trip to New York. Justice Minister Yariv Levin has been appointed as acting Prime Minister, and Defense Minister Israel Katz will serve as chairman of the political-security cabinet in his absence.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has established the order of those who will fill his place during his planned trip to New York. According to the decision, Justice Minister Yariv Levin has been appointed to act as Prime Minister while he is outside the country's borders. Concurrently, it was determined that Defense Minister Israel Katz will be appointed as chairman of the political-security cabinet in Netanyahu's absence. The role definition grants Minister Katz the authority to navigate sensitive security discussions and convene the ministers as needed. This is a standard procedure of temporary transfer of powers ahead of an official trip abroad by the Prime Minister.