Yossi Sarid
Israeli politician and Knesset member
Born
October 24th, 1940
84 years ago
Died
December 4th, 2015
9 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Israel
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Served as a member of the Knesset for the Meretz party. Held the position of Minister of Education and Minister of the Environment. Advocated for peace and environmental issues throughout political career. Was instrumental in various legislative efforts aimed at promoting social justice and civil rights in Israel.
Served as Minister of Education from 1999 to 2001
Led Meretz party in Knesset elections
Pushed for peace initiatives during tenure
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