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Avigdor Kahalani
Israeli soldier and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tat Aluf (Brigadier General) Avigdor Kahalani (Hebrew: אביגדור קהלני, born 16 June 1944) is a former Israeli soldier and politician.
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Avigdor Kahalani | |
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![]() Kahalani receiving the Medal of Valor (1975) | |
Minister of Internal Security | |
In office 18 June 1996 – 6 July 1999 | |
Prime Minister | Benjamin Netanyahu |
Preceded by | Moshe Shahal |
Succeeded by | Shlomo Ben-Ami |
Member of the Knesset | |
In office 23 June 1992 – 17 May 1999 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1944-06-16) 16 June 1944 (age 80) Ness Ziona, israel |
Political party | Third Way |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Years of service | 1962–1992 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands | 77 Battalion 7th Armored Brigade 36th Division |
Battles/wars | Six-Day War Yom Kippur War |
Awards | Medal of Valor Distinguished Service Medal President's Medal |
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