Cabinet Takes a Step to Attract Arab Vote
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In what Kadima opponents are calling a cynical move, the cabinet on Sunday morning decided to accept the recommendations of Acting Prime Minster Ehud Olmert, to encourage citizens of minority groups to join government ministries. The decision was directed at Arabs and former immigrants from Ethiopia.
The plan calls for a one-for-one arrangement by which the treasury will finance a Jewish worker for every Arab worker hired by ministries.
Tzomet: Cabinet Prefers Arabs Over Soldiers
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The right-wing Tzomet Party released a statement in response to Sunday’s government decision, providing incentives to hire Israeli Arabs in the government workplace.
Tzomet officials stated the decision is nothing more than attempt to court the Arab vote while ignoring IDF veterans, who do not enjoy such a program, despite having served the nation and its military.
Oy, so sick.