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Haim Katz
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Haim Katz is an Israeli politician serving as the Minister of Tourism, Minister of Construction and Housing, and Minister of Health. Born in Germany in 1947, he moved to Israel in 1949 and worked as an electronics technician before entering trade union leadership. He was first elected to the Knesset in 1999 with One Nation before joining Likud, serving as a member of the Knesset until 2023. Throughout his political career, he has held several cabinet positions, including Minister of Labor, Welfare and Social Services.
In the news: Appointed Sheba Medical Center director Yitzhak Kreiss as temporary Director General of the Health Ministry following the resignation of Moshe Bar Siman Tov.
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