Shaul Yahalom
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Shaul Yahalom | |
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Date of birth | 27 September 1947 |
Knesset(s) | 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th |
Party | National Religious Party |
Gov't roles (current in bold) |
Minister of Transportation |
Shaul Yahalom (Hebrew: שאול יהלום, born 27 September 1947 in Tel Aviv) was an Israeli politician in the National Religious Party.
He was first elected to the Knesset in the 1992 elections. In 1998, he was appointed Minister of Transportation. He lost his seat in the 2006 elections when the party was reduced to three seats.
Yahalom is known for his initiation and support for laws helping the disabled, for which he has gained much respect.
He is married and has four children.