[Israel]The Government unanimously approved the appointment of Meir Ben Shabbat as the head of the National Security Council and national security advisor

hoto: Amos Ben Gershom, GPO

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:

"I think there is no one worthier then him for this position. I am sure that my colleagues in the Cabinet and the Government have also been impressed by the qualities he brings to this job, his sharpness of mind, his rich experience, the clarity of which he presents things. He does not round things up, he does not cover up, he says his opinion in the clearest possible way, and I think this will be an opportunity for Meir who has contributed greatly to Israel's security, to make another significant contribution to its national security."