Simon Davidson (Hebrew: סימון דוידסון, born 14 May 1970) is an Israeli politician who currently serves as a member of the Knesset for Yesh Atid.[1] In the past he was chairman of the Israel Swimming Association.[2]
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2021– | Yesh Atid |
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Born | (1970-05-14) 14 May 1970 (age 52) Vilnius, Soviet Union |
Davidson was born in Vilnius in the Lithuanian SSR of the Soviet Union in 1970. Two years later his family immigrated to Israel.[3] After completing his national service in the Israel Defense Forces he earnt a bachelor's degree in education.[3]
A swimmer, Davidson became a senior swimming coach.[4] In 2016 he was appointed chairman of the Israel Swimming Association, and also became a member of the Olympic Committee of Israel.[5]
Entering politics, Davidson joined the Yesh Atid party and was placed twenty-second on its list for the March 2021 Knesset elections.[6] Although the party won only seventeen seats, he entered the Knesset in July 2021 as a replacement for Idan Roll, who resigned his seat under the Norwegian law after being appointed Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.[1][2]
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Likud |
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Shas |
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Blue and White |
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Religious Zionist Party |
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United Torah Judaism |
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Yisrael Beiteinu |
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Joint List |
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New Hope |
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Meretz |
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Yamina |
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United Arab List |
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National Unity Party |
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Economic Freedom Party |
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