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Yisrael Kessar
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| Ministerial roles | |
| 1992–1996 | Minister of Transportation |
| Faction represented in the Knesset | |
| 1984-1991 | Alignment |
| 1991-1995 | Labor Party |
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| Born | 20 May 1931 Sana'a, Yemen |
| Died | 8 September 2019 (aged 88) Holon, Israel |
Yisrael Kessar (Hebrew: ישראל קיסר) was an important Israeli politician. He was born on May 20, 1931, and passed away on September 8, 2019. He served as a member of the Knesset (Israel's parliament) from 1984 to 1996. During his time in the Knesset, he represented the Alignment and later the Labor Party.
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Early Life and Education
Yisrael Kessar was born in 1931 in Sana'a, a city in Yemen. When he was just two years old, in 1933, his family moved to Mandatory Palestine. This area later became the country of Israel.
He served in the IDF, which is Israel's army, and reached the rank of captain. After his military service, he went to university. He studied important subjects like economics and sociology. He attended both the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv University.
Public Career and Leadership
Kessar started his public career in 1966 at the Histadrut. The Histadrut is a large organization that represents workers in Israel. He held several important roles there.
From 1973 to 1977, he worked as the treasurer, managing the organization's money. Then, from 1977 to 1984, he became the chairman of the Worker's Company. This company was part of the Histadrut.
His biggest role at the Histadrut was serving as its secretary general from 1984 to 1992. This meant he was the main leader of the entire organization. He also led divisions focused on professional unions, youth, sports, and students.
Political Journey in the Knesset
In 1984, Yisrael Kessar was elected to the Knesset. This is Israel's parliament, where laws are made. He was a member of the Alignment political party. He was re-elected in 1988, continuing his work in the Knesset.
In 1992, he ran to become the leader of the Labor Party. However, he did not win, and Yitzhak Rabin became the leader.
After the 1992 elections, Kessar was re-elected to the Knesset. Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin then appointed him as the Minister of Transportation. In this role, he was in charge of things like roads, trains, and public transport in Israel. He held this important position until 1996.
Kessar was one of the first people to suggest building the Tel Aviv Light Rail. This is a modern train system that helps people travel around the city of Tel Aviv. He lost his seat in the Knesset and his job as minister after the 1996 elections.
Later Life and Legacy
Yisrael Kessar passed away on September 8, 2019, at the age of 88. He died at the Wolfson Medical Center in Holon. He was buried in his hometown of Rishon LeZion.
Kessar is remembered for his long career serving the public. He worked hard for workers' rights and helped improve transportation in Israel.
See also
In Spanish: Israel Kessar para niños
