Rafael Eitan
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For the former Mossad operative and director of the Israeli Bureau of Scientific Relations, and leader of Gil, see Rafi Eitan.
Rafael "Raful" Eitan (Hebrew: רפאל "רפול" איתן; 11 January 1929 – 23 November 2004) was an Israeli general, former Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (Ramatkal) and later a politician, a Knesset member, and government minister.
Quick Facts Ministerial roles, 1990–1991 ...
Rafael Eitan | |
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Ministerial roles | |
1990–1991 | Minister of Agriculture |
1996–1999 | Deputy Prime Minister |
1996–1999 | Minister of Agriculture |
1996–1999 | Minister of the Environment |
Faction represented in the Knesset | |
1984–1987 | Tehiya |
1987 | Independent |
1987–1999 | Tzomet |
Personal details | |
Born | 11 January 1929 Tel Adashim, Mandatory Palestine |
Died | 23 November 2004(2004-11-23) (aged 75) Ashdod, Israel |
Awards | Medal of Courage Legion of Merit |
Nickname | Raful |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Israel |
Branch/service | Haganah Israel Defense Forces |
Years of service | 1948–1983 |
Rank | Rav Aluf (Chief of Staff; highest rank) |
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