Albert Bessis, Jewish attorney and prominent leader of Tunisian Jewry was appointed a member of the first all-Tunisian Cabinet formed here this week-end This is the first all-Tunisian government in 64 years. It was formed following the ratification by France of a bill giving home rule to Tunisia, which is a French protectorate.
Mr. Bessis, who is president of the Keren Hayesod and of the Aliyah Commission, will hold the post of Minister for Reconstruction and Housing in the Cabinet, the majority of whose, members are leaders of the Neo-Destour (nationalist) Party. Along with other members of the government he paid an official visit to the Bey of Tunis, at the Carthage Palace, where the composition of the Cabinet was approved by the Bey.
Just before receiving the Premier’s appointees, the Bey conveyed to the Chief Rabbi of Tunis through the director of protocol, his personal Rosh Hashanah greetings to the entire Jewish community.
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