Israel installs first Muslim Cabinet minister

Israel today installed the first Muslim Cabinet minister in its 58-year history, with parliament approving his appointment by a wide margin.

Israel installs first Muslim Cabinet minister

Israel today installed the first Muslim Cabinet minister in its 58-year history, with parliament approving his appointment by a wide margin.

Raleb Majadele’s appointment to the Cabinet, which the government billed as a step towards equality for Muslim Arabs, Israel’s largest minority, passed by a vote of 59 to 23. Then Majadele was sworn in.

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