The Secretary-General of the Religious Kibbutz organization, Amitai Porat, has expressed his pleasure at the appointment of MK Alon Schuster (Blue & White) as Agriculture Minister in the unity government expected to be sworn in this evening.
"Alon is a personal friend of many years' standing, and he represents the deep connection between the people and the land in agricultural as well as settlement terms," he said, adding that the Religious Kibbutz movement "believes that Alon Schuster is the right person to protect and advance the interests of those who work in agriculture, as well as those engaged in building the settlements."