# Akram Hasson

_Israeli politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-11

> Akram Hasson is an Israeli Druze politician who served as a member of the Knesset representing three different parties: his first stance was as MK for Kadima between 2012 and 2013, and then as an MK for Kulanu from 2016 to 2019, and finally for New Hope from 2025 th 2026. In 2015, Hasson became Kadima's last leader, marking the first time a Druze had led a Jewish party.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 2 July 1959 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2917373#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Daliyat al-Karmel ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2917373#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Israel ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2917373#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; educator ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2917373#P106))
- **Political party:** New Hope (since 25 May 2022); Kulanu (2015–2022); Kadima (2005–2015); Likud (until 2005) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2917373#P102))
- **Positions held:** Knesset member (29 January 2016 – 30 April 2019); chairperson (27 January 2015 – 29 January 2015); Knesset member (17 May 2012 – 5 February 2013); mayor (2003–2008); council member ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2917373#P39))
- **X (Twitter):** AKRAMHASSON ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2917373#P2002))
- **Facebook:** akram.hasson ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2917373#P2013))

## Questions

**When was Akram Hasson born?**  
Akram Hasson was born on 2 July 1959 in Daliyat al-Karmel.

**What positions has Akram Hasson held?**  
Positions held by Akram Hasson include: Knesset member (2016–2019); chairperson (2015–2015); Knesset member (2012–2013); mayor (2003–2008); council member.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Akram Hasson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akram_Hasson) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q2917373](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2917373) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Akram Hasson (IMG 7179).jpg by Itzhak Harari (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Akram_Hasson_(IMG_7179).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Akram Hasson, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Akram Hasson (IMG 7179).jpg — Itzhak Harari, CC BY-SA 4.0.

## Cite this page

"Akram Hasson". DigiNepal. Last updated 11 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/akram-hasson. Retrieved 15 November 2026.