Saturday, January 13, 2007

Israeli Arab Minister

BBC NEWS | Middle East | Israel names first Arab minister: "srael's Labour party leader has appointed Raleb Majadele as science and technology minister - making him the first Arab Muslim in Israel's cabinet.

Amir Peretz said the 'historic' appointment would improve relationships among different groups in Israel.

Mr Majadele replaces Ophir Pines-Paz who quit last October in protest at the addition of ultra-nationalist party Yisrael Beitenu to the coalition..."

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