Yitzhak Aharonovich
Encyclopedia
Yitzhak Aharonovich is an Israel
i politician who currently serves as a member of the Knesset
for Yisrael Beiteinu, and as the country's Minister of Internal Security.
. In the 1980s Aharonovich headed the northern command of the Israel Border Police
and led rescue operations during the two Tyre catastrophes. Between 2002 and 2004 he was deputy Police
Commissioner, before serving as director general of the Dan Bus Company
between 2004 and 2005.
In 2006 he was elected to the Knesset on Yisrael Beiteinu's list. In March 2007 he was appointed Minister of Tourism
, but left the cabinet in January 2008 when the party left the coalition. He retained his seat in the 2009 elections
, for which he was placed fourth on the party's list. Upon the formation of the Netanyahu government on 31 March, he was appointed Minister of Public Security
. On 16 June 2009, Aharonovich told an undercover police detective, who apologized for being untidy while meeting the minister in Tel Aviv's central bus station, that he looked as dirty as an “Araboosh” a Hebrew slur roughly meaning “little Arab”. He was denounced by several members of the Knesset as a racist following that, and subsequently apologized.
Aharonovich was praised for his actions during the Mount Carmel forest fire
.
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
i politician who currently serves as a member of the Knesset
Knesset
The Knesset is the unicameral legislature of Israel, located in Givat Ram, Jerusalem.-Role in Israeli Government :The legislative branch of the Israeli government, the Knesset passes all laws, elects the President and Prime Minister , approves the cabinet, and supervises the work of the government...
for Yisrael Beiteinu, and as the country's Minister of Internal Security.
Biography
Born in Jerusalem in 1950, Aharonovich studied history at the University of HaifaUniversity of Haifa
The University of Haifa is a university in Haifa, Israel.The University of Haifa was founded in 1963 by Haifa mayor Abba Hushi, to operate under the academic auspices of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem....
. In the 1980s Aharonovich headed the northern command of the Israel Border Police
Israel Border Police
The Israel Border Police is the gendarmerie and border security branch of the Israel National Police. It is also commonly known by its Hebrew abbreviation Magav , meaning border guard, whilst its members are colloquially known as Magavnikim . Border Guard is often used as the official name of the...
and led rescue operations during the two Tyre catastrophes. Between 2002 and 2004 he was deputy Police
Israel Police
The Israel Police is the civilian police force of Israel. As with most other police forces in the world, its duties include crime fighting, traffic control, maintaining public safety, and counter-terrorism...
Commissioner, before serving as director general of the Dan Bus Company
Dan Bus Company
Dan Bus Company is an Israeli bus company based in Tel Aviv. It operates local bus service in the Tel Aviv Metropolitan Area as well as some intercity bus services between the Gush Dan area and nearby regions such as Samaria, and a connection between Bne Brak and Jerusalem. Dan operates 1,200...
between 2004 and 2005.
In 2006 he was elected to the Knesset on Yisrael Beiteinu's list. In March 2007 he was appointed Minister of Tourism
Tourism Minister of Israel
The Tourism Minister of Israel is the political head of the Israeli Ministry of Tourism and a relatively minor position in the Israeli cabinet. The position is currently held by Stas Misezhnikov of Yisrael Beiteinu....
, but left the cabinet in January 2008 when the party left the coalition. He retained his seat in the 2009 elections
Israeli legislative election, 2009
Elections for the 18th Knesset were held in Israel on 10 February 2009. These elections became necessary due to the resignation of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert as leader of the Kadima party, and the failure of his successor, Tzipi Livni, to form a coalition government...
, for which he was placed fourth on the party's list. Upon the formation of the Netanyahu government on 31 March, he was appointed Minister of Public Security
Ministry of Public Security (Israel)
The Ministry of Public Security , also Ministry of Internal Security, is a government agency of Israel. It is the statewide law enforcement agency and oversees the Israel Police and the Israel Prison Service.-Minister of Public Security:...
. On 16 June 2009, Aharonovich told an undercover police detective, who apologized for being untidy while meeting the minister in Tel Aviv's central bus station, that he looked as dirty as an “Araboosh” a Hebrew slur roughly meaning “little Arab”. He was denounced by several members of the Knesset as a racist following that, and subsequently apologized.
Aharonovich was praised for his actions during the Mount Carmel forest fire
Mount Carmel forest fire (2010)
The Mount Carmel forest fire was a deadly forest fire that started on Mount Carmel in northern Israel, just south of Haifa. The fire began at about 11:00 local time on 2 December 2010, and spread quickly, consuming much of the Mediterranean forest covering the region...
.