Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday the appointment of new ministers as part of the portfolios he had to give up.
The Agriculture portfolio will be taken by the Minister of Regional Cooperation, Tzahi Hanegbi, Minister Ofir Akunis will receive the Work and Welfare portfolio, in addition to his position as Minister of Science and Technology.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Tzipi Hothotli will be appointed as the Diaspora Affairs Minister.