Raleb Majadele

Israeli politician and government minister

Raleb Majadele - Israeli politician and government minister
Born

April 5th, 1953
72 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Israel

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Born in 1953, served in the Israeli Knesset for the Labor Party. Held the position of Minister of Science, Culture and Sports from 2006 to 2009, becoming the first Arab minister in Israel. Engaged in various legislative initiatives during tenure and participated in discussions on multiculturalism and integration within Israeli society.

First Arab minister in Israel

Minister of Science, Culture and Sports

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