Prof. Kries withdraws from Health Ministry DG candidacy over conflict of interest

Prof. Kries, director of Sheba Medical Center, withdrew his candidacy for interim Director General of the Health Ministry after legal constraints and the ministry's legal advisor opposed the appointment. The move follows Minister Chaim Katz's request, but the process could not be completed within a reasonable timeframe. This is a domestic political appointment setback, not a market-moving event.

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