Regional Development Minister of Israel
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The Regional Development Minister (Hebrew: שר לפיתוח אזורי, Sar LePituah Ezuri) is a member of the Israeli cabinet. The post was created following the formation of a new government in March 2009, and is held by Silvan Shalom, who also holds the post of Minister of Development of the Negev and Galilee.
Between 6 July 1999 and 28 February 2003, there had been a Minister of Regional Co-operation. However, the ministry was closed by Ariel Sharon's government in 2003.[1]
[edit] List of Minsters
| Minister | Party | Government(s) | Dates in Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimon Peres | One Israel | 28 | 6 July 1999 – 7 March 2001 |
| Tzipi Livni | Likud | 29 | 7 March 2001 – 29 August 2001 |
| Roni Milo | Centre Party | 29 | 29 August 2001 – 28 February 2003 |
| Silvan Shalom | Likud | 32 | 31 March 2009 – present |
[edit] References
- ^ Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's Address at the Opening of the 16th Knesset's Second Session Knesset website, 20 October 2003