David Maimon ( he, דוד מימון; February 15, 1929 – May 14, 2010) was an Israeli

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of Yemenite origin. He held various posts including military governor of the

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, head of the

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and president of the

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.Reserve General David Maimon Dead at 81
''Israel National News''

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1929 births 2010 deaths Israeli generals Israeli people of Yemeni-Jewish descent Yemenite Jews {{Israel-bio-stub