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Famous people from Israeli

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Israeli culture and civic life have been shaped by a remarkable range of voices, from novelists and poets to philosophers, artists, scientists, activists, and national and community leaders. Their work reflects diverse languages, histories, and perspectives, bridging ancient traditions and cutting-edge innovation. Together, these figures have influenced literature, scholarship, the arts, public policy, and social change, offering insight into the ideas and creativity that animate the country today and throughout its modern history.

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Author Profession Quotes Year
A. B. Yehoshua Novelist 11 1936 - 2022
Abba Eban Diplomat 15 1915 - 2002
Aharon Appelfeld Novelist 3 1932 - 2018
Amos Oz Writer 21 1939 - 2018
Ariel Sharon Leader 8 1928 - 2014
Avi Arad Businessman 14 1948
Benjamin Netanyahu Leader 27 1949
Benny Hinn Clergyman 33 1952
Chaim Weizmann Leader 3 1874 - 1952
David Ben-Gurion Statesman 13 1896 - 1973
Ehud Barak Statesman 3 1942
Ezer Weizman Statesman 4 1924 - 2005
Golda Meir Leader 33 1898 - 1978
Haim Ginott Teacher 4 1922 - 1973
Itzhak Perlman Musician 27 1945
Jesus Christ, Tiny Jesus Christ Prophet 25 4 BC - 33
Keren Ann, Tiny Keren Ann Musician 16 1974
Levi Eshkol Statesman 1 1895 - 1969
Martin van Creveld Historian 9 1946
Menachem Begin Statesman 1 1913 - 1992
Michael Arad Architect 16
Mordechai Vanunu Scientist 16 1954
Moshe Dayan, Tiny Moshe Dayan Soldier 30 1915 - 1981
Moshe Katsav Statesman 21 1945
Moshe Sharett Statesman 27 1894 - 1965
Oded Fehr Actor 6 1970
Peter Malkin Public Servant 5 1927 - 2005
Shimon Peres Statesman 18 1923 - 2016
Shmuel Y. Agnon Writer 15 1888 - 1970
Silvan Shalom Politician 17 1958
Uri Geller Entertainer 12 1946
Yitzhak Rabin Statesman 22 1922 - 1995
Yitzhak Shamir Statesman 6 1915 - 2012