Yaron Zelekha

Yaron Zelekha (Hebrew: ירון זליכה, born 20 July 1970) is an Israeli economist and political figure who currently heads the New Economic Party.

Yaron Zelekha
Accountant General of the Ministry of Finance
In office
2003–2007
Preceded byNir Gilad
Succeeded byShuki Oren
Personal details
Born (1970-07-20) 20 July 1970
Spouse(s)Orly Zelekha
Alma materBar Ilan University

Zelekha was born to Iraqi-Jewish immigrants and grew up in Ramat Gan. His father was a branch manager for Bank Leumi. After completing high school, Zelekha did his military service in the Israel Defense Forces in the Research Department of the Military Intelligence Directorate. After being released from military service in 1991, he studied economics at Bar-Ilan University, earning a bachelor's degree in 1994. He subsequently worked as an accountant. From 1995 to 1997, he was a lecturer in accounting at the College of Management Academic Studies. He entered public service in 1996 as an economist for the Prime Minister's Office and was appointed head of the Accounting Department at Ono Academic College in 1998. He earned a doctorate in economics from Bar-Ilan University in 2001.

Zelekha was an Israeli Ministry of Finance accountant general during 2003–2007. He was a key witness, according to state comptroller's office, who testified against Ehud Olmert in his role of finance minister in a case of alleged bribery during the sale of the Bank Leumi's controlling shares.[1] Zelekha said that the State of Israel is more corrupt than it appears.[2]

In 2011, Zelekha was chosen to head a committee for examining centralization in the private vehicle market in Israel.[3]

Political activities
New Economic Party
המפלגה הכלכלית החדשה‎
LeaderYaron Zelekha
Founded30 December 2020
IdeologyAnti-corruption[4]
Anti-clericalism[5]
Populism[6]
Political positionCentre-left[7]
Knesset
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Election symbol
יז‎
Website
www.yaronzelekha.co.il

In December 2020, Zelekha announced that he formed the New Economic Party based on an economic vision and would run as a candidate in the March 2021 national election in Israel.[8] The New Economic Party did not win any seats in the election.

Zelekha is married to Orly and has three children.

References
  1. Zino, Aviram (30 October 2006). "Police to look for criminal aspect in Leumi affair". Ynet. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  2. Zino, Aviram (9 January 2007). "Accountant general: Israel more corrupt than world thinks". Ynet. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  3. Gutman, Lior (26 August 2011). "Auto Market to Open Up for Competition?". Ynetnews/Calcalist. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
  4. "Leading Economist Zelekha Announces New Party, Vows to Save Israel From Financial Ruin". Haaretz. 30 December 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  5. "קיצוץ קצבאות ותחלואה; ירון זליכה בריאיון". Kikar HaShabat. 16 January 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  6. "12 point's program". NEP. 4 February 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  7. Yehuda Shlezinger; Danielle Roth-Avneri; Daniel Siryoti (3 February 2021). "As election race heats up, small factions struggle to find their footing". Israel Hayom. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  8. Peleg, Bar (30 December 2020). "Leading Economist Zelekha Announces New Party, Vows to Save Israel From Financial Ruin". Haaretz. Retrieved 31 December 2020.


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