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The first openly gay man to become a minister in Israel has been appointed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Amir Ohana, of Mr Netanyahu’s Likud party, was named as acting justice minister following the sacking of the previous office holder.
Mr Ohana, 43, is a Netanyahu loyalist, who backs moves to protect the prime minister from possible prosecution.
His appointment comes days after parliament dissolved itself in preparation for fresh elections. Read more