Rafael Eitan | |
|---|---|
רפאל איתן | |
 Rafael Eitan | |
| Ministerial roles | |
| 1990–1991 | Minister of Agriculture |
| 1996–1999 | Deputy Prime Minister |
| 1996–1999 | Minister of Agriculture |
| 1996–1999 | Minister of the Environment |
| Faction represented in the Knesset | |
| 1984–1987 | Tehiya |
| 1987 | Independent |
| 1987–1999 | Tzomet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 January 1929 Tel Adashim, Mandatory Palestine |
| Died | 23 November 2004 (aged 75) Ashdod, Israel |
| Awards | Medal of Courage Legion of Merit |
| Signature |  |
| Nickname | Raful |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Israel |
| Branch/service |  Haganah Israel Defense Forces |
| Years of service | 1948–1983 |
| Rank |  Rav Aluf (Chief of Staff; highest rank) |
| Commands | |
| Battles/wars | |
Rafael "Raful" Eitan (Hebrew: רפאל "רפול" איתן; 11 January 1929 – 23 November 2004) was an Israeli general, former Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (Ramatkal) and later a politician, a Knesset member, and government minister.