Knesset member and former minister Ze’ev Biom died on Friday at the age of 67 after a battle with cancer. A member of the Kadima Party, his career in Israel’s parliament included posts as Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Minister of Housing and Construction and Minister of Immigrant Absorption. In addition, he served as Deputy Minister of Defense from March 2003 until January 2006.

A former teacher in Kiryat Gan, Ze’ev eventually became mayor of the Israeli city for 13 years. He is survived by his wife, three children, and seven grandchildren.

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