Could Israel’s justice minister become prime minister?
Israeli Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked has been a popular Cabinet member, but as a woman in a small, right-wing religious party, she has many obstacles to overcome on her way to the prime minister’s office.
Israel's Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked felt confident enough to make no apologies as she announced that she sees herself running for prime minister one day — after the chairman of HaBayit HaYehudi, Education Minister Naftali Bennett, does so first, of course.
Shaked made her remarks March 6 at a gathering ahead of International Women's Day. She was quoted extensively in the media, not only because she revealed her political ambitions, but also because of her underlying assumption that Bennett will be the next prime minister, succeeding Benjamin Netanyahu.
