Rafi Peretz

Quick Facts

Full Name	Rafi Peretz
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Jan 7, 1956(1956-01-07)
Age	68
Birthplace	Jerusalem
Country	Israel
Birth City	Jerusalem District
Horoscope	Capricorn

Rafi Peretz Biography

Rafi Peretz is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on January 7, 1956 in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel. Rafael Peretz, Hebrew: RapaAel “rapiy”, pereTS – born 7 January 1956) and is an Israeli Orthodox rabbi. He is the leader of the Jewish Home party and a former military officer. Peretz was an original member of the Knesset to the Yamina alliance, but he left the group in order to join Netanyahu’s government.

Peretz’s July 2019 endorsement of gay conversion therapy drew criticism from the government and Israeli society. He claimed that he had personally experienced such therapy. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Peretz’s comments as “unacceptable”. Peretz stated, on July 18, 2019, that he had rejected gay conversion therapy after protests.

Peretz was elected to lead the Jewish Home party on 4 February 2019. The party joined the Union of the Right-Wing Parties alliance for the April 2019 Knesset elections, with Peretz as the alliance’s lead candidate. He was elected to the Knesset as the coalition won five seats.

In May 2020, as Yamina switched to the opposition before the formation of the Netanyahu-Gantz unity government, Peretz resigned from Yamina and joined the Netanyahu government as the “Minister of Jerusalem Affairs and Heritage”.

Peretz made a controversial announcement in November 2014 that the Temple Mount had no religious significance for the Muslim religion. This was during a time of tension in Jerusalem. Peretz was quoted saying that “Ninety percent” of Arabs didn’t know anything about the Koran. I can tell you this with complete authority. We know more than most of them.” The IDF quickly distanced themselves from Peretz’s comments and said: “The Rabbi is sorry that his remarks offended Arab populations.” Peretz’s remarks were described by Ynet as “explosive”

Rafi Peretz Net Worth

Rafi Peretz is one of the richest Politician from Israel. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rafi Peretz 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Peretz was promoted to the rank brigadier general in mid-2010. He was also the head of Otzem Pre-Military Academy, Yated. Peretz established it in 1993. Peretz succeeded Rabbi Avichai Rostki as Chief Military Rabbi, and he remained in that position until 2016.

Peretz is married and has 12 children. Peretz lived in Gush Katif, Bnei Atzmon before the Israeli disengagement in Gaza in 2005. He now lives in Naveh.

In 2019, Peretz was appointed the interim Minister of Education.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Rafi Peretz height Not available right now. Rafi weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Rafi Peretz Dating?

According to our records, Rafi Peretz married to Michal Peretz. As of December 1, 2023, Rafi Peretz’s is not dating anyone.

Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Rafi Peretz. You may help us to build the dating records for Rafi Peretz!

Facts & Trivia

Rafi Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Israel. Rafi Peretz celebrates birthday on January 7 of every year.