- Immigrant Absorption Minister of Israel
The Immigrant Absorption Minister of
Israel ( _he. שר לקליטת עלייה, "Sar leKlitatAliyah "), known until 1951 as the Minister of Immigration ( _he. שר העלייה, "Sar HaAliya"), is the political head of the Israeli Ministry of Immigrant Absorption and a minor position in the Israeli cabinet.In co-ordination with local authorities, the Ministry is responsible for new immigrants (Olim) for three weeks after they arrive. It helps the Olim find employment and accommodation and gives advice on education, planning and social issues, as well as setting up the "immigrant basket" of benefits (such as tax breaks, grants etc.).
There is also occasionally a Deputy Minister.
List of Ministers
1 Although Peled and Rosen were not MKs during their time as Minister, both had previously been MKs for
Mapam and the Alignment.2 Also serving Prime Minister.
Deputy Ministers
External links
* [http://www.knesset.gov.il/govt/eng/GovtByMinistry_eng.asp?ministry=20 All Ministers in the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption] Knesset website
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