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Yigal Allon

Israeli politician, general, acting prime minister of Israel (1918–1980)

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Yigal Allon was an Israeli military leader and politician. He was a commander of the Palmach and a general in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). He was also a leader of the Ahdut HaAvoda and Israeli Labor parties. He served briefly as acting Prime Minister of Israel between the death of Levi Eshkol and the appointment of Golda Meir in 1969. Allon was the first non-European-born Israeli to serve as Prime Minister of Israel. He was a government minister from the third Knesset to the ninth inclusive.

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Born
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Place of birth
Kfar Tavor wd
Died
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Place of death
Afula wd
Citizenship
Israel wd
Occupation
politician, military personnel, military officer, soldier wd
Political party
Israeli Labor Party wd
Education
St Antony's College, Kadoorie Agricultural High School wd
Spouse
Ruth Allon wd

Positions held wd

  • Knesset member (13 June 1977 – 29 February 1980)
  • Knesset member (21 January 1974 – 13 June 1977)
  • Knesset member (17 November 1969 – 21 January 1974)
  • Prime Minister of Israel (26 February 1969 – 17 March 1969)
  • Knesset member (28 January 1969 – 17 November 1969)
  • Deputy Prime Minister of Israel (1 July 1968 – 10 March 1974)
  • Knesset member (23 January 1968 – 28 January 1969)
  • Knesset member (22 November 1965 – 23 January 1968)
  • Knesset member (4 September 1961 – 22 November 1965)
  • Knesset member (30 November 1959 – 25 October 1960)
  • Knesset member (15 August 1955 – 30 November 1959)

Questions

When was Yigal Allon born?
Yigal Allon was born on 10 October 1918 in Kfar Tavor.
What positions has Yigal Allon held?
Positions held by Yigal Allon include: Knesset member (1977–1980); Knesset member (1974–1977); Knesset member (1969–1974); Prime Minister of Israel (1969–1969); Knesset member (1969–1969).
Where did Yigal Allon study?
Yigal Allon was educated at St Antony's College, Kadoorie Agricultural High School.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Yigal Allon · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q319015 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Portrait of Yigal Allon.jpg (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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