PM Netanyahu Holds Discussion on Advancing Socio-Economic Development in
Arab Sector Local Councils
(Communicated by the Prime Minister's Media Adviser)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this afternoon (Monday, 27 July 2015),
held a discussion on advancing socio-economic development in Arab sector
local councils, especially in employment, education, transportation and
housing.

Prime Minister Netanyahu said, "The State of Israel has many economic
achievements and all citizens need to be part of it. My governments have
invested major sums in developing your communities. I am committed to equal
opportunity for all."

Participating in the discussion were – inter alia – the mayors of Sakhnin,
Rahat, Ka'abia, Nazareth, Kfar Kassem, Bouina Najidat, Majd El-Krum and
Aroer, as well as Senior Citizens Minister Gila Gamliel, Prime Minister's
Office (PMO) Director General Eli Groner, Union of Local Authorities
Chairman Chaim Bibes and PMO Authority for the Economic Development of the
Arab, Druze and Circassian Sectors Director Iman Saif.