Yifat Bitton

This article is about the Israeli law professor. For the Kulanu MK, see Yifat Shasha-Biton.

Yifat Bitton
Head shot of a woman
Born1971[1]
Kiryat Malachi
SpouseEyal Sternberg
Children2
Academic background
Alma mater
ThesisRe-reading Tort Law from an Egalitarian Perspective

Yifat Bitton (Hebrew: יפעת ביטון) is an Israeli law professor, and activist. She is the president of the Achva Academic College of education & science. She is the founder of Tmura—The Israeli Anti-discrimination Center, which advocates for the rights of women who have suffered abuse. She was shortlisted for Israel's Supreme Court twice.[2][3][4] In February 2019, Bitton entered politics,[5] and joined Ehud Barak in the formation of a new political party .[6][7]

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  5. ^ Hoffman, Gil (9 April 2019). "Kulanu stays in Knesset; Gesher out". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
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  7. ^ Magid, Jacob (2 July 2019). "Jewish Home activist bolts national religious party for new Barak slate". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 3 July 2019.