Former Minister and Mayor Yaakov Edri Passes Away at the Age of 75

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The bitter news of the death of the minister and former mayor of Or Akiva, Yaakov Edri, was received this morning (Wednesday) after his brother published a post announcing his passing. Edri, 75 years old at the time of his death, passed away while in the midst of a complicated criminal trial - a process that he defined as the "fight of his life" in order to clear his name. His funeral is expected to take place at 2:30 p.m. at the cemetery in Or …

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The world of politics and local government said goodbye today (Wednesday) to one of the figures most identified with the city of Or Akiva and with his work for the periphery: former minister Yaakov Edri passed away at the age of 75, after suffering a stroke. Edri left behind a wife, a granddaughter, and two daughters. Edri, who immigrated from Morocco at the age of nine, dedicated most of his adult life to public service. He served as mayor of O…

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Yaakov Edri was born in Morocco in 1950 and immigrated to Israel as a child. He began his public career in local government and served as mayor of Or Akiva between 1989 and 2003, a period in which he was a central figure in the development of the city. In 2003, he was elected to the Knesset on behalf of the Likud and later joined the Kadima party. During an extensive political career on the national stage, he served as Minister of Health, Minist…

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Edri served as mayor for 14 years and also served as a member of Knesset and Minister of Health • In 2023, he was indicted for corruption, and as a result was forced to resign • The municipality eulogized: He left behind a legacy of action and influence that will continue to accompany the city for many years to come