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Born in [[England]], Plesner grew up in [[Jerusalem]] and served as an officer with the [[Sayeret Matkal]] elite unit during his [[national service]] in the [[Israel Defense Forces |
Born in [[England]], Plesner grew up in [[Jerusalem]] and served as an officer with the [[Sayeret Matkal]] elite unit during his [[national service]] in the [[Israel Defense Forces]] between 1989 and 1994.<ref>{{cite news |first=Shimeon|last=Cohen |title='אין לוחם בסיירת מטכ"ל שלא נשבר, אבל לא כך' |url=http://www.inn.co.il/News/News.aspx/207291 |publisher=[[Arutz Sheva]] |accessdate=25 July 2010}}{{he icon}}</ref> He went on to study at the prestigious Amirim Program of Excellence at the [[Hebrew University of Jerusalem]], where he gained a BA with distinction in [[economics]]. Plesner then spent several years in the business world, first as a consultant to major financial corporations in the UK, and then as co-founder and manager of an international software company. He moved on to the [[John F. Kennedy School of Government]] at [[Harvard University]], where he gained an MA in political economics and security studies, and spoke regularly on behalf of Israel. Upon his return to Israel, Mr. Plesner assumed the position of Head of Special Projects in the Prime Minister's Office under then PM Ariel Sharon. When the Kadima Party was founded in early 2006, Mr. Plesner was appointed the first Secretary-General of the nascent party, and led the formation of its organizational infrastructure. A Member of Knesset since 2007, Plesner is, as of 2012, Deputy Chairman of the Kadima Faction and a member of both the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee and of the Defense and Foreign Relations Committee. Plesner founded the European Forum of the Knesset, a parliamentary group dedicated to improving relations between the Knesset and European legislators, and chairs the Knesset's permanent delegation to the Council of Europe. During his time in the Knesset, Plesner has spoken out on issues ranging from national security and electoral reform to preservation of the environment and excellence in education. |
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He lives in Hod Hasharon with his wife Shimrit and his two daughters, Michaela and Ayala. |
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He also chaired a coalition committee for revision in [[Haredi]] [[Conscription in Israel|conscripting]] policy, which was dissolved by prime minister [[Benjamin Netanyahu]] due to disagreements between coalition parties. |
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==Plesner Committee== |
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In 2012, Plesner chaired the Keshev committee, though widely known as the Plesner Committee, for revision in [[Haredi]] [[Conscription in Israel|conscripting]] policy for the replacement of the Tal Law which was set to lapse on 1 August 2012. The committee was dissolved by Prime Minister [[Benjamin Netanyahu]] due to disagreements between coalition parties, yet Plesner publicized the recommendations which included aggressive draft goals, as well as criminal charges, fines, or loss of benefits for draft dodgers under the plan.<ref>{{cite news |title=Plesner report: Criminal files for haredim who don't serve |url=http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id=276202 |publisher=[[The Jerusalem Post]] |accessdate=24 July 2012}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 21:35, 24 July 2012
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Template:Infobox member of the Knesset Yohanan Plesner (Template:Lang-he, born 17 January 1972) is an Israeli politician and a member of the Knesset for Kadima.
Life and career
Born in England, Plesner grew up in Jerusalem and served as an officer with the Sayeret Matkal elite unit during his national service in the Israel Defense Forces between 1989 and 1994.[1] He went on to study at the prestigious Amirim Program of Excellence at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he gained a BA with distinction in economics. Plesner then spent several years in the business world, first as a consultant to major financial corporations in the UK, and then as co-founder and manager of an international software company. He moved on to the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, where he gained an MA in political economics and security studies, and spoke regularly on behalf of Israel. Upon his return to Israel, Mr. Plesner assumed the position of Head of Special Projects in the Prime Minister's Office under then PM Ariel Sharon. When the Kadima Party was founded in early 2006, Mr. Plesner was appointed the first Secretary-General of the nascent party, and led the formation of its organizational infrastructure. A Member of Knesset since 2007, Plesner is, as of 2012, Deputy Chairman of the Kadima Faction and a member of both the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee and of the Defense and Foreign Relations Committee. Plesner founded the European Forum of the Knesset, a parliamentary group dedicated to improving relations between the Knesset and European legislators, and chairs the Knesset's permanent delegation to the Council of Europe. During his time in the Knesset, Plesner has spoken out on issues ranging from national security and electoral reform to preservation of the environment and excellence in education.
He lives in Hod Hasharon with his wife Shimrit and his two daughters, Michaela and Ayala.
Plesner Committee
In 2012, Plesner chaired the Keshev committee, though widely known as the Plesner Committee, for revision in Haredi conscripting policy for the replacement of the Tal Law which was set to lapse on 1 August 2012. The committee was dissolved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu due to disagreements between coalition parties, yet Plesner publicized the recommendations which included aggressive draft goals, as well as criminal charges, fines, or loss of benefits for draft dodgers under the plan.[2]
References
- ^ Cohen, Shimeon. "'אין לוחם בסיירת מטכ"ל שלא נשבר, אבל לא כך'". Arutz Sheva. Retrieved 25 July 2010.Template:He icon
- ^ "Plesner report: Criminal files for haredim who don't serve". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 24 July 2012.
External links
- Yohanan Plesner on the Knesset website