Israel Katz appointed new minister of foreign affairs of Israel

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed an interim foreign minister after holding the post himself for the last four years, Aljazeera reports.

Netanyahu announced on Sunday that Transport Minister Israel Katz would serve as Israel's top diplomat until the formation of a new government after the country's upcoming April elections.

Katz said the move marked an "exciting moment", adding he would "continue to promote and lead Israel's foreign policy to further achievements, alongside the prime minister".