Netanyahu’s closest ally Ron Dermer reportedly set to leave cabinet, report says – Middle East Monitor

Israeli media reported Wednesday that Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, a close confidant of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is expected to step down from government in the near future.

According to the Hebrew daily Yedioth Ahronoth, Netanyahu informed cabinet members on Tuesday evening that Dermer would soon leave his ministerial post but would “remain close” to him and continue handling select matters. No official statement has been issued by…