Miri Regev facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Miri Regev
|
|
|---|---|
| מירי רגב | |
.jpg)
Miri Regev in 2020
|
|
| Ministerial roles | |
| 2015–2020 | Minister of Culture and Sport |
| 2020–2021 | Minister of Transportation |
| 2022– | Minister of Transportation and Road Safety |
| Faction represented in the Knesset | |
| 2009–present | Likud |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Miriam Siboni
26 May 1965 Kiryat Gat, Israel |
| Spouse | Dror Regev |
| Children | 3 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Israel |
| Service/ |
 Israel Defense Forces |
| Years of service | 1983–2008 |
| Rank |  Tat aluf (Brigadier general) |
| Unit | Israeli Military Censor IDF Spokesperson's Unit |
| Battles/wars |  Second Lebanon War |
| Awards | Outstanding Presidential of Israel Award for Soldiers |
Miriam "Miri" Regev (Hebrew: מרים "מירי" רגב; born May 26, 1965) is an Israeli politician. She currently serves as the Minister of Transport, National Infrastructure and Road Safety. Before becoming a politician, she was a brigadier-general in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). She also served as the IDF Spokeswoman. She has also been the Minister of Culture and Sport.
Contents
About Miri Regev
Miriam Siboni, who later became Miri Regev, was born in Kiryat Gat, Israel. Her parents were immigrants from Morocco and Spain. She went to Rogozin High School in Kiryat Gat.
In 1983, she joined the Gadna, which is a youth military program. She served there as a platoon commander until 1986. Miri Regev earned a bachelor's degree in Informal Education. She also has an MBA (Master of Business Administration) from Ono Academic College.
She is married to Dror Regev, who is an engineer. They have three children together.
Miri Regev's Military Career
Miri Regev started her career in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). She worked as the IDF Spokesperson's representative in the Southern Command. In 2002, she was promoted to a colonel rank. She became the Deputy IDF Spokesperson.
In 2003, she helped coordinate public relations for the Prime Minister's Office. This was in preparation for the Iraq War. From 2004 to 2005, she worked as the Chief Press and Media Censor.
In 2005, she was promoted to the rank of brigadier general. She became the IDF Spokesperson. In this role, she served during important events. These included Israel's disengagement from Gaza in 2005. She also served during the 2006 Lebanon War. She left the IDF in 2007.
Political Journey
In November 2008, Miri Regev joined the Likud political party. She stated that she had supported the party's ideas for many years. She was placed high enough on the party's list to enter the Knesset in the 2009 elections. The Knesset is Israel's parliament.
She was re-elected in the 2015 elections. After these elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed her as the Minister of Culture and Sport.
Minister of Culture and Sport
.jpg)
As Minister of Culture and Sport, Miri Regev made some important decisions. In September 2015, she announced new rules for state funding. These rules meant that funding could be stopped for projects that went against state symbols. They also applied to projects that called for boycotting Israel.
In July 2016, she decided not to attend the 2016 Summer Olympics opening ceremonies. This was because the ceremonies took place on Shabbat, which is a day of rest in Judaism.
Miri Regev often spoke about the idea of "Loyalty in Culture." She believed that artists and organizations receiving state money should show loyalty to Israel. She proposed laws to make this a requirement for funding.
In October 2018, she attended a Judo tournament in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. During this event, the Israeli national anthem, Hatikva, was played. This was a special moment for her.
Minister of Transport
In May 2020, Miri Regev was given the role of Minister of Transport, National Infrastructure and Road Safety. She was sworn into this position on May 17, 2020. She held this role for about a year.
On December 29, 2022, she was appointed to this position again. This happened when Benjamin Netanyahu formed a new government.
Images for kids
-
Rank of Tat aluf (Brigadier General)
-
Second Lebanon War
See also
In Spanish: Miri Regev para niños
