Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced it will bring Doron Cohen's appointment as Civil Service Commissioner to the Civil Service Commission's appointments committee for approval. The appointment will subsequently be brought to the government for approval. The office's statement noted that "Cohen brings with him extensive experience, both in public service and the business sector, and previously served as Director General of the Finance Ministry, Director of the Government Companies Authority, CEO of Discount Investments and Chairman of Cellcom's Board of Directors."