Likud MK Ofir Katz was initially offered the role but declined the offer in order to focus on coordinating the Netanyahu-led bloc's "efforts in the Knesset," Likud's statement read.
Rabello confirmed his decision to withdraw his candidacy in a letter on Friday addressed to Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana.
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: As hostility grows on the American Left and Right, prolonged coalition negotiations and the prospect of another election carry a strategic cost.
Herzog's comments reflect a broader emphasis throughout his presidency on strengthening ties between Israel and Jewish communities abroad.
No final response has yet been presented, leaving open whether Baharav-Miara will be asked to participate in a future hearing.
According to Kikar Hashabbat, the council holds the position that Deri "is not permitted to resign from the leadership of Shas."
Israel Police rejected Ben-Gvir's allegations that Commissioner Danny Levy ordered violence against haredi protesters, calling the claims baseless and demanding a retraction.
"A political figure is using the terms 'senior police official' or 'police source' in an attempt to oust the commissioner, when the person in question is actually a political figure," they said.
Speaking publicly about the attack at a New York conference, Halevi called for a state commission of inquiry and said military pressure in Gaza was necessary to secure the release of hostages
The Central Elections Committee chairman also stressed that nothing in his statement was intended to cast aspersions on the voting of the Arab community.
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Netanyahu's political survival is remarkable. But the election has also revealed a weakened bloc, the beginnings of change, and serious failures by the pollsters.
