Pundits ate their words as Israel’s unity government actually rotated the premiership from Shimon Peres to Yitzhak Shamir, as promised, 25 months into the government. Peres took Shamir’s job of Vice Premier and Foreign Minister. Otherwise, the Cabinet remained nearly identical.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
