Premier Moshe Sharett informed the Knesset today that the Progressive Party had decided to join the government coalition and the cabinet had voted to invite Dr. Pinhas Rosen, former Minister of Justice and Progressive leader, to take the Justice portfolio. The Knesset approved this decision after a brief discussion, and Dr. Rosen was sworn in. The adherence of the Progressives brought to five the number of parties in the coalition.
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