The final decision on the future of the Absorption Ministry will be made only after the meeting of the 29th World Zionist Congress and after the election of the new Zionist Executive. The decision on this controversial issue will be made at a joint meeting of the Cabinet and the Zionist Executive Plenary. Absorption Minister David Levy warned he would fight any move to abolish the ministry.
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