About David Tzur
Born 1959. David Tzur is an Israeli politician, police officer and businessperson.
David Tzur (; born 15 July 1959) is an Israeli politician and former policeman. He served as a member of the Knesset for Hatnuah between 2013 and 2015.
Biography Born in Istanbul, Turkey, Tzur immigrated to Israel at the age of six and settled in Ashkelon. He served as commander of the Israel Border Police between 2002 and 2004, and the District Commander of the Police in Tel Aviv from 2004 to 2008. He had previously served as commander of an elite counter-terrorism unit in the Israel Defense Forces and the Coastal Plain District Police.
Prior to the 2013 Knesset elections Tzur joined the new Hatnuah party, and was placed sixth on its list. He became a Knesset member when the party won six seats. He left the party in December 2014, and did not contest the 2015 elections.
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Who is David Tzur?
Israeli politician
When was David Tzur born?
David Tzur was born on 12 August 1959 in Istanbul.
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David Tzur is a politician, police officer and businessperson.
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David Tzur is Israeli.
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