Binyamin Ben-Eliezer
Israeli general and politician (1936–2016)
Binyamin Ben-Eliezer was a prominent Israeli figure, born in Iraq in 1936. He pursued a distinguished career in both the military and politics, ultimately becoming a key player in Israel's government. Ben-Eliezer's political ascent began with his election to the Knesset in 1984, marking the start of a nearly three-decade-long tenure in the Israeli parliament.
Throughout his career, Ben-Eliezer held various ministerial positions, including Minister of Industry, Trade and Labour, Minister of Defense, and Deputy Prime Minister. His leadership abilities were further demonstrated by his stint as the leader of the Israeli Labor Party from 2001 to 2002. Ben-Eliezer's passing in 2016 brought an end to a remarkable life that spanned multiple fields and left a lasting impact on Israeli politics.