Aryeh Deri
Profile
Aryeh Deri is an Israeli politician and a founding leader of the Shas political party. Born in Morocco, he immigrated to Israel as a child and became a prominent figure in Haredi politics. Throughout his long career, he has served in multiple ministerial roles, including Minister of the Interior, Minister of the Economy, and Minister of Health. Despite facing significant legal challenges and criminal convictions, including a 2023 Supreme Court ruling that barred him from cabinet positions, he remains a powerful influence in Israeli politics and continues to serve as a member of the Knesset.
Details
- Born
- 1959-02-17 · 67 years old
- Birth place
- Meknes, Morocco
- Education
- Ozar Hatorah, Porat Yosef Yeshiva, Hebron Yeshiva
- Career
- Secretary of the Haredi settlement of Ma'ale Amos, administrative manager of Lev Banim Yeshiva
