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Jacob Edery
Jacob Edery was an Israeli politician who served as mayor of Or Akiva, as a Knesset member from 2003 to 2013, and as a minister in several posts.
1950 to 2026Mayor of Or AkivaMinister in Kadima governmentsKnesset member from 2003 to 2013
- Born
- 25 November 1950, Morocco
- Died
- 18 March 2026, Or Akiva
- Occupation
- politician
- Party
- Kadima
- Education
- University of Haifa
Jacob Edery was born in 1950 in Morocco
Edery was born in Morocco to Saada and Eliyahu (Elias) Edery. He immigrated to Israel with his family in 1959. He served in the Israeli Navy.
He earned a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in public administration, both from the University of Haifa.
From 1989 to 2003 he headed Or Akiva, first as council head and from 2001 as mayor. In 2003 he entered the Knesset for Likud and became Deputy Minister of Internal Security. In 2005 he joined Kadima and later held posts including Minister of Health, Minister of Immigrant Absorption and Minister of Negev and Galilee Development.
He was elected mayor of Or Akiva again in 2013 and in 2018. He was arrested in 2020 on suspicion of corruption offenses, and after an indictment was filed in 2023 he resigned as mayor.
Edery died in 2026 after a stroke. The court closed his case after his death, noting he had not been convicted. He was buried in Or Akiva.
Jacob Edery's life in 10 milestones
- 1959
Immigrated to Israel with his family.
- 1989
Began heading the local government of Or Akiva.
- 2003
Elected to the Knesset for Likud.
- 2005
Joined the founders of Kadima.
- 2006
Appointed Minister of Health.
- 2007
Appointed Minister of Immigrant Absorption.
- 2013
Elected mayor of Or Akiva again.
- 2020
Arrested on suspicion of corruption offenses.
- 2023
Resigned as mayor after being indicted.
- 2026
Died after a stroke.
Jacob Edery held 4 offices between 2003 and 2013
- Knesset member 2003 to 2013
- Minister of Health 2006
- Minister without portfolio 2006 to 2007
- substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe 2012 to 2013
Jacob Edery served in the military
He served in the Israeli Navy.
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Based on English Wikipedia, Yaakov Edri and Hebrew Wikipedia, יעקב אדרי, under CC BY-SA 4.0. The facts are Wikidata's.
Photograph: Itzhak Harari, CC BY-SA 4.0