Lapid demanding Finance Committee and Housing Ministry

Yair Lapid's party says there's no point in receiving ministerial posts if the committee remains in United Torah Judaism's hands.

By Yossi Verter | 22:07 29.01.13 |

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Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid party is demanding two key economic posts: the top seat at the Housing Ministry, and the chairmanship of the Knesset Finance Committee.

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Lapid demanding Finance Committee and Housing Ministry

Yair Lapid's party says there's no point in receiving ministerial posts if the committee remains in United Torah Judaism's hands.

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