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David Mena

1953 – 2026

Israeli politician

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Lived 1953 – 2026 (aged 73). David Mena was an Israeli advocate, politician and lawyer.

David Mena (; 8 April 1953 – 18 April 2026) was an Israeli lawyer and politician who was a member of the Knesset from 1992 to 1996 and in 2006.

Life and career Mena was born in Or Yehuda, Israel in 1953, to parents who immigrated from Iraq. He served in the Israel Defense Forces and later studied law at Tel Aviv University and was certified as a lawyer. He was also a graduate of criminology and international relations studies at Bar-Ilan University and of social services' management at Brandeis University.

Between the years 1978 and 1987, Mena was a member of Ramat Gan local council. He was also a member of the Israel Broadcasting Authority's plenum from 1984 until 1988. In 1988 Israeli legislative election, he was placed 49th on the Likud list, but did not get elected since Likud only won 40 seats. In 1992 he was elected to the thirteenth Knesset on behalf of the Likud party, serving on the House Committee, Labor and Welfare Committee, and the Committee on Drug Abuse. Mena was also the chairperson of the parliamentary inquiry committee regarding the Bedouin sector in Israel. He lost his seat in the 1996 elections, and returned to his law practice.

For the 2003 elections he was placed 43rd on the Likud list. Although the party won 38 seats, he re-entered the Knesset on 5 January 2006 as a replacement for Omri Sharon. He lost his seat again in the 2006 elections.

Mena resided in Ramat Gan. He died on 18 April 2026, at the age of 73.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Advocate, politician, lawyer
Nationality
Education
Tel Aviv University, Bar-Ilan University
Positions held
Knesset member

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Mena?

Israeli politician

When was David Mena born?

David Mena was born on 8 April 1953 in Or Yehuda.

When did David Mena die?

David Mena died on 18 April 2026 in Ramat Gan.

What was David Mena's occupation?

David Mena was an advocate, politician and lawyer.

What nationality was David Mena?

David Mena was Israeli.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Mena

· Wikidata: Q2908231

· DBpedia: David Mena (politician)

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