Yuli Edelstein agreed to Netanyahu's proposal to serve as Minister of Health MK Yuli Edelstein (Likud) agreed Tuesday to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal to receive the office. He will replace Minister Litzman, who will move to the Ministry of Construction and Housing. PM Netanyahu said that "Edelstein has accepted the challenge, and among several senior files he chose the Health office. " He added that "I thank Edelstein for accepting my request and selecting a senior and first-rate office that is a major challenge for the State of Israel, especially at this time. In addition to his ministry role, Edelstein will serve as a member of the Political-Security Cabinet and as chair of the Corona Cabinet." MK Yuli Edelstein said: "After serving the citizens of Israel for seven years as Knesset Speaker, I chose to respond to the central and significant challenge facing the State of Israel and is a struggle in Corona and adapting the Israeli health system to the upcoming challenges." Source: Walla! News