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Raz Kinstlich

Raz Kinstlich is an Israeli politician who has served as mayor of Rishon LeZion since 2018.

born 1978Mayor of Rishon LeZionFounding the "Greens + the Young" factionFirst local youth portfolio in Israel

Born: 27 March 1978, Rishon LeZion
Occupation: politician
Party: New Hope
Education: bachelor's degree

Raz Kinstlich was born in 1978 in Rishon LeZion

Raz Kinstlich was born on March 27, 1978, in Rishon LeZion and grew up there. His parents are Aliza and Pinchas Kinstlich, and his father once played soccer for Maccabi Petah Tikva. He finished Gimnasia Realit high school in Rishon LeZion with a major in chemistry.

He served in the Air Defense Command of the Air Force. After his discharge, he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing.

In 2003 he helped found a young people's movement and was elected to the city council. He set up the first youth portfolio in an Israeli local authority and also advised Ariel mayor Ron Nachman. After the 2013 elections, his faction "Greens + the Young" won 3 seats, and he became deputy mayor and later acting mayor.

On November 13, 2018, he defeated mayor Dov Tzur in a runoff and became mayor of Rishon LeZion. He was reelected in February 2024 with 90.09% of the vote. In December 2022 he joined the board of the Israel Football Association.

He is married to Gali and has 3 children. He lives in Rishon LeZion.