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Chaim Katz
Chaim Katz was an IDF colonel in the Armored Corps who later worked in economic roles and in developing industrial zones.
1949 to 2022Armored Corps command in 3 warsDeveloping industrial zones in the peripheryRedeveloping the Holon industrial zone
- Born
- 4 September 1949, Rehovot
- Died
- 4 May 2022, Rehovot
- Occupation
- manager
- Education
- Tel Aviv University, University of Haifa
- Rank
- aluf mishne
Chaim Katz was born in 1949 in Rehovot
Chaim Katz was born in Rehovot in 1949. His parents were born in Germany and settled in Rehovot after moving to the Land of Israel. He studied at the Ben Zvi school and at ORT Rehovot.
He joined the IDF in 1967 and served in the Armored Corps. He led a tank platoon in the War of Attrition, a company in the Yom Kippur War and Brigade 767 in the 1982 Lebanon War. In 1986 he became deputy commander of Division 90.
He held a business degree from Tel Aviv University and a master's degree in public policy from the University of Haifa. He also graduated from the National Security College.
From 1990 he advised Finance Minister Yitzhak Moda'i on national projects. From 1993 he worked with Stef Wertheimer on the Omer and Lavon industrial parks. From 2003 he led a program that set up 27 administrations for new industrial zones, and from 2007 to 2018 he headed industry and commerce for the Holon municipality.
He lived in Rehovot, was married to Ruti and had 3 daughters. He died on May 4, 2022, and was buried in Rehovot.
Chaim Katz's life in 9 milestones
- 1949
Born in Rehovot.
- 1967
Joined the IDF Armored Corps.
- 1973
Commanded a tank company in the Yom Kippur War.
- 1982
Commanded Brigade 767 in the Lebanon War.
- 1986
Became deputy commander of Division 90.
- 1990
Began advising the finance minister on national projects.
- 1993
Began working with Stef Wertheimer on industrial parks.
- 2007
Began heading industry and commerce in Holon.
- 2022
Died and was buried in Rehovot.
Chaim Katz served in Armored Corps
Katz served in the Armored Corps from 1967 and reached the rank of colonel. He fought in the War of Attrition, the Yom Kippur War and the 1982 Lebanon War, where he commanded Brigade 767.
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