Issam Makhoul
Issam Makhoul | |
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Faction represented in the Knesset | |
1999–2006 | Hadash |
Personal details | |
Born | Israel | 18 July 1952
Issam Makhoul (
Biography
Born in Israel, Makhoul studied philosophy and sociology at the University of Haifa, gaining a BA. During his time at university he also became chairman of the National Union of Arab Students. After graduating he worked as a sociologist, and was a member of the Emile Touma Institute for Political and Historical Research. He is married to Suad.[citation needed]
Political career
Knesset activities
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Makhoul was elected to the Knesset in 1999 on Hadash's list, and re-elected in 2003. He was an active critic of
Assassination attempt
On 24 October 2003, Makhoul and his wife were preparing to leave their home in central Haifa; Makhoul took his Knesset-supplied Ford, and his wife took their personal Honda, Makhoul's primary transportation prior to Knesset service. Makhoul reversed the Ford out of the driveway, and his wife started the engine of the Honda, intending to pick up their twin children from school. The Honda's ignition sparked an explosion, flooding the vehicle in flames. Suad Makhoul escaped the blast unhurt.[1] In May 2005, two young Jewish men (Alexander Rabinovitch and Eliran Golan) were convicted of obtaining explosive materials for criminal purposes.[2] The two were conspiring to murder prominent Arab figures in Haifa, including Makhoul.[citation needed]
Current activities
Makhoul lost his seat in the 2006 elections. Since then he has been involved in improving ties between Maki and the Chinese Communist Party.[citation needed]
Married with two children, he lives in Haifa.[citation needed] His brother Ameer Makhoul was a director of the Haifa-based Ittijah, the Union of Arab Community-Based Associations.[citation needed]
References
- ^ David Ratner (24 October 2003). "MK's wife unhurt after bomb explodes under her car". Haaretz. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ^ Ahiya Raaved (24 May 2005). "Jewish terror suspect convicted". Ynetnews. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
External links
- Issam Makhoul on the Knesset website