Michael Ben-Ari | |
|---|---|
 Ben-Ari in June 2009 | |
| Faction represented in the Knesset | |
| 2009–2012 | National Union |
| 2012–2013 | Otzma LeYisrael |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 October 1963 |
Michael Ben-Ari (Hebrew: מיכאל בן ארי, born 12 October 1963) is an Israeli politician, and former member of the Knesset. During the 18th Knesset, Ben Ari was a member of the National Union party, until it broke up as elections for the 19th Knesset approached and he co-established the Otzma LeYisrael party. He failed to be re-elected to the 19th Knesset. He was banned by the courts from running in the 2019 election. He was the first outspoken disciple of Rabbi Meir Kahane to have been elected to the Knesset.[1] He has a Ph.D in Land of Israel and Archaeology studies.[2]
- ^ "The 18th Knesset presents: an MK originally from Kach" (in Hebrew). 14 February 2009.
- ^ "The Martin (Szusz) Department of Land of Israel Studies and Archaeology - Doctorate Graduates" (in Hebrew). Bar-Ilan University. Retrieved 13 June 2009.