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Michael Harish was born in Romania in 1936, and immigrated to Israel as a
teenager. He holds a degree in economics and political science from the
Hebrew University.
Harish began his public career as one of the founders of the Labor Party's
Young Guard (1966). As director of the party's International Department
(1967-82), he helped marshal the support of world Socialist leaders against
the Arab boycott, and was instrumental in the establishment of diplomatic
relations with Spain. As Secretary-General of the Labor Party (since 1989),
Harish implemented a far-reaching program of reorganization, including the
introduction of primaries for party elections. He has also served as
Chairman of the Labor Party's Political Committee, Chairman of the Israel
Center for Energy Policy, and a member of the executive of the Public
Council for Soviet Jewry.
Harish served as a Member of Knesset from 1974-1996, and has served on the
following Committees: Economy (1974-77); Public Services (1974-77); House
Committee (1977-81); Foreign Affairs and Defense (1977-88); and Finance
(1988-92), which he chaired until March 1989. He also chaired the
sub-committee on Energy (1977-84).
From 1992-1996 he served as Minister of Industry and Trade.
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