Eliezer Avtabi (; born 5 January 1938) is an Israeli former politician who served as a member of the

Knesset The Knesset ( , ) is the Unicameralism, unicameral legislature of Israel. The Knesset passes all laws, elects the President of Israel, president and Prime Minister of Israel, prime minister, approves the Cabinet of Israel, cabinet, and supe ...

for the

National Religious Party The National Religious Party (, ''Miflaga Datit Leumit''), commonly known in Israel by its Hebrew abbreviation Mafdal (), was an Israeli political party representing the interests of the Israeli settlers and religious Zionist movement. Formed ...

between 1974 and 1984.

Biography

Born in

Takab Takab () is a city in the Central District of Takab County, West Azerbaijan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. The famous historical complex Takht-e Soleyman is situated to the North-East of the cit ...

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, Avtabi

emigrated to Israel ''Aliyah'' (, ; ''ʿălīyyā'', ) is the immigration of Jews from the diaspora to, historically, the geographical Land of Israel or the Palestine region, which is today chiefly represented by the State of Israel. Traditionally described ...

in 1950. He joined moshav Shibolim, and was a member of

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moshav movement. He became deputy chairman of Azata Regional Council, and was a member of the directorate of Negev Regional Factories.Elizer Avtabi: Public Activities
Knesset In

1973 Events January * January 1 – The United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Denmark 1973 enlargement of the European Communities, enter the European Economic Community, which later becomes the European Union. * January 14 - The 16-0 19 ...

he was elected to the Knesset on the National Religious Party list, taking his seat in 1974. He was re-elected in

1977 Events January * January 8 – 1977 Moscow bombings, Three bombs explode in Moscow within 37 minutes, killing seven. The bombings are attributed to an Armenian separatist group. * January 10 – Mount Nyiragongo erupts in eastern Zaire (no ...

and

1981 Events January * January 1 ** Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. ** Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 6 – A funeral service is held in West Germany for Nazi Grand Admiral ...

, before losing his seat in the 1984 elections.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Avtabi, Eliezer 1938 births Iranian Jews People from West Azerbaijan province Iranian emigrants to Israel Living people National Religious Party politicians Members of the 8th Knesset (1974–1977) Members of the 9th Knesset (1977–1981) Members of the 10th Knesset (1981–1984) Israeli politicians of Iranian descent