ABSTRACT
Constitutional situation The cabinet is one of the pillars of Israel’s democracy. As is the case with other parliamentary democracies, Israel’s executive branch has a collegial design – led by a chief executive (a prime minister [PM]) and composed of cabinet members (ministers). A ministerial position is a pivotal one in Israeli politics. It is a prime destination for every Israeli politician, because it secures a voice and a vote in the cabinet plenum, where policies are designed and decisions are made. This chapter outlines the process of ministerial selection in Israel, describing those who are selected and the circumstances under which they are de-selected, or sacked, from the cabinet.
