About Jacob Margi
Born 1960. Jacob Margi is an Israeli politician.
Ya'akov Margi (; born 18 November 1960) is an Israeli politician. He is a member of the Knesset for Shas.
In February 2016, Margi visited Crimea, sparking controversy in Israel. Ukraine subsequently opened a criminal investigation against him over the visit.
Margi lives in Sde Tzvi, a moshav in Southern Israel. He is married, and a father of two.
During Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Israel, he wrote a letter to the pontiff demanding that he clearly condemn the purveyors of Holocaust denial and antisemitism.
He was appointed as the Minister of Welfare and Social Affairs in 2022 and served until his resignation in 2025, following Shas' exit from the government.
Margi replaced Semion Moshiashvili in the Knesset upon his return.
In May 2026, Margi announced he would not seek re-election to the Knesset in 2026.
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Who is Jacob Margi?
Israeli politician
When was Jacob Margi born?
Jacob Margi was born on 18 November 1960 in Rabat.
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Jacob Margi is a politician.
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Jacob Margi is Israeli.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jacob Margi. https://biography.guide/jacob-margi/
MLA: "Jacob Margi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jacob-margi/.
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