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Michael Biton
מיכאל ביטון
MK (National Unity, opposition); former Minister in the Defense Ministry for civic affairs
Former mayor of Yeruham (2010-2018) credited with revitalizing the Negev development town through education, employment and population growth before entering national politics.
Positions and record
- Focus on closing socioeconomic gaps between Israel's center and periphery
- Supports judicial reform pursued by broad consensus; opposed the unilateral 2023 overhaul
- Champions investment in southern communities and Negev development
- Chaired the 25th Knesset's Special Committee for Strengthening and Developing the Negev and Galilee (Feb 2023 - Jan 2025), when MK Oded Forer succeeded him
- Has publicly pressed for a comprehensive hostage-release deal, accusing Ben-Gvir and Smotrich of obstructing earlier agreements
Cite this page
Michael Biton, The State of Israel. https://thestateofisrael.com/mk/michael-biton