In addition to the historic aspect of this appointment, what makes it interesting is that it is actually due to an argument between the local municipal parties of Shas and UTJ. I dont understand how it was meant to work exactly, but they were each supposed to get one appointment that had to be a woman, but they each refused to make the appointments, after initially agreeing. UTJ decided to give Shas both appointments but Shas later refused saying they are not UTJ's "Shabbos goy". 

Basically the coalition agreement that would have given them the ability to appoint the position was wasted because they each refused to come to an agreement. the slot was left open and the Minister stepped in and filled the vacancy with his historic appointment of Eti Meir.

this is a perfect example of a phrase we say in davening every morning...