The Knesset has approved United Right chairman Gideon Sa'ar to join the government as a minister-without-portfolio and a member of the National Security Cabinet. Sa'ar's entry into the government was swiftly approved after a telephone vote on Sunday night. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Sa'ar announced the move in a joint statement, marking a dramatic about-turn less than a week after a similar attempt failed. Sa'ar had previously served in the government alongside MK Benny Gantz, but left over disagreements on Israel's policies in Gaza. Sa'ar said there was 'no point in continuing to sit in the opposition' with differing views on the war.