MERIDOR, YAACOV

(1913-95)

Born in Poland, he immigrated (seeALIYA) toPalestinein 1932, where in the following year, he joined theIrgun, which he commanded from 1941 to 1943. He served in the first through the sixthKnessets. He was the founder and chairman of the board of directors of Maritime Fruit Carriers, Ltd., and served on the board of directors of the Atlantic Fisheries and Shipping Co., Ltd. On 5 August 1981, following his election to the 10th Knesset, he was sworn in as minister ofeconomicaffairs. He also served as minister of economic affairs from October 1983 to September 1984. He is the author ofLong Is the Road to Freedom. He died on 30 June 1995.