Ram Ben Barak
Areas of expertise
More about me
MK Ram Ben Barak was a senior member of the intelligence community. Born in Nahalal, he began his career as a soldier and officer in Sayeret Matkal and served for nearly 30 years in the Mossad before becoming its Deputy Director. He later served as Director-General of the Ministry of Intelligence and Strategic Affairs and as Chairman of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. He has fought for treatment for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress. Fiercely committed to protecting and promoting Israeli agriculture, he also helped lead the charge on the Israeli Agricultural Product Labeling Law. He brings with him deep security and diplomatic experience alongside a commitment to agriculture and consumer protection.
"I am prepared to swear, for us and our descendants, that we will never destroy this equality and we will never attempt to expel or oppress the Arabs."
Tasks for the term
- Protecting food security and prosperous Israeli agriculture, creating fair conditions for competition, and advancing the development of rural communities
- Strengthening the IDF and legislating a fair draft law where all parts of Israeli society share in the burden
- Reversing dictatorial laws advanced by this government and protecting the separation of powers
- Rehabilitating Israeli society and caring for our veterans with post-traumatic stress
- Promoting the recovery of frontline communities and strengthening the north and south
- Eliminating crime in Arab communities and everywhere
Something personal
Enjoys horseback riding, swimming and cooking Shabbat dinner for the whole family.
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