Miriam Ben-Porat
Israeli jurist and Supreme Court justice
Born
1918
107 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Israel
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A prominent lawyer and legal scholar, played a significant role in the Israeli legal system. Served as a judge in the Israeli Supreme Court, contributing to numerous landmark rulings. Held the position of State Attorney and worked on various legal reforms. Participated actively in international legal forums, enhancing the representation of Israeli jurisprudence on global platforms.
Served as a judge on the Israeli Supreme Court
Held the position of State Attorney
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