Shlomo Lahat
Israeli general and politician
Born
1927
99 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Israel
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Served as a general in the Israel Defense Forces and held the position of Mayor of Tel Aviv. Lahat played a crucial role in the 1973 Yom Kippur War and in the establishment of the Israeli military's civil administration in the West Bank after the 1967 Six-Day War. His tenure as mayor saw significant urban development in Tel Aviv, focusing on infrastructure and community services.
Commanded Israeli forces during the Yom Kippur War
Mayor of Tel Aviv from 1974 to 1993
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