| Afu Agbaria | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 May 1949 |
| Place of birth | Umm al-Fahm, Israel |
| Knesset(s) | 18th |
| Party | Hadash |
Dr. Afu Agbaria (Arabic: عفو إغبارية; Hebrew: עפו אגבאריה, born 13 May 1949) is an Israeli Arab politician and member of the Knesset for Hadash.
Biography
Born in Umm al-Fahm, Agbaria studied medicine at Saint Petersburg State University, where he qualified as a doctor. He later worked as a surgeon.[1]
A member of Maki's political office,[2] prior to the 2006 elections he won fourth place on the Hadash list.[3] However, he missed out on a seat as the party won only three mandates. He remained in fourth place for the 2009 elections,[4] and entered the Knesset as the party increased its representation to four seats.
Agbaria lives in Umm al-Fahm,[5] and is married with three children.
References
- ^ Afou Agbaria: Particulars Knesset website
- ^ Afou Agbaria: Public Activities Knesset website
- ^ List of Candidates: Hadash Knesset website
- ^ Elections in Israel - February 2009 Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- ^ Arab fury: Lieberman stain on democracy Ynetnews, 4 July 2006
External links
- Afu Agbaria Knesset website
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