Michel Buskila (Hebrew: מישל בוסקילה; born 20 April 1966)[1] is an Israeli politician currently serving as a member of the Knesset for the New Hope party since 2024, a role he previously held in 2022. He also served as a deputy mayor of Ashkelon.
Michel Buskila | |
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| מישל בוסקילה | |
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| Faction represented in the Knesset | |
| 2022 | New Hope |
| 2024– | New Hope |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 April 1966 Ashkelon, Israel |
Biography
editBuskila was born in Ashkelon to David and Miriam. He worked as a barber,[2] and established several companies responsible for the management of properties, hotels, and commercial activities.[3][clarification needed]
Buskila, the former leader of the Likud in Ashkelon, served as a member of its city council from May 2009, when he replaced resigning member Haim Cohen, and 2022.[4][5] Buskila also served as a deputy Mayor,[6] and briefly ran for Mayor of Ashkelon in 2018,[7] but withdrew from the race and endorsed incumbent Itamar Shimoni.[8] In 2014, Buskila was elected to the Likud's secretariat.[9]
Ahead of the 2015 legislative election, Buskila ran in Likud primaries for the 22nd spot, reserved for residents of the Negev region,[10] but was defeated by Miki Zohar.[11] Ahead of the 2020 election, Buskila supported Gideon Saar's run for the leadership of the Likud.[12] Sa'ar was defeated by Netanyahu.[13]
In 2021, Buskila joined the newly-formed New Hope party led by Sa'ar, and was placed on the twelfth spot on its list ahead of the 2021 Israeli legislative election.[14] The party won six seats.[15] following the resignation of three of the party's legislators as part of the Norwegian Law,[16] Michal Shir's resignation from the Knesset to join Yesh Atid,[17] and the retirement of two other members of the New Hope list,[18] Buskila became a Member of the Knesset in August 2022.[19] Ahead of the 2022 election, Buskila was placed on the thirteenth spot on the National Unity Party's list.[20] He was not elected as the party won just twelve seats. Buskila re-entered the Knesset on 5 July 2024 following the resignation of Yifat Shasha-Biton.[21][1]
Personal life
editBuskila is married to Tal and has a daughter called Liam.[22]
References
edit- ^ a b "חבר הכנסת מישל בוסקילה" [Member of the Knesset Michel Buskila]. m.knesset.gov.il. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
- ^ Hadad, Shmulik (2003-08-28). "תושבים באשקלון: אנחנו הופכים לשדרות" [Citizens in Ashkelon: We are becoming Sderot]. Ynet (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2022-09-11.
- ^ Ezra, Guy (2021-01-17). "מצטרף חדש למפלגה של גדעון סער" [New Member of Gideon Saar's Party]. Srugim (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2022-09-12.
- ^ ""יש לי את היכולות לעשות דברים גדולים למען תושבי אשקלון"". ashkelonim.co.il (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2022-09-14.
- ^ "חבר מועצה חדש" [New councillor]. Ashkelon News (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2022-09-14.
- ^ "המשנה לראש העיר אשקלון מישל בוסקילה מצטרף ל"תקווה חדשה"". Arutz Sheva (in Hebrew). 2021-01-17. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
- ^ "דף הבית". רדיו דרום (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2022-09-12.
- ^ "מישל בוסקילה פרש המירוץ, יתמוך באיתמר שמעוני". אשקלון ניוז (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2022-09-12.
- ^ "בוסקילה עושה נפשות" [Buskila's introspection]. www.ashqelon.net (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2022-09-12.
- ^ "מישל בוסקילה רץ לכנסת" [Michel Buskila is running for the Knesset]. www.ashqelon.net (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2022-09-13.
- ^ "תוצאות המחוזות הליכוד". www.balta.022.co.il. Retrieved 2022-09-13.
- ^ Fox, Nina (2019-12-12). "בליכוד מתכוננים לפריימריז: "התחושות במפלגה לא טובות"". Ynet (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2022-09-13.
- ^ "הליכוד שלו: נתניהו הביס את סער בפריימריז". Ynet (in Hebrew). 2019-12-26. Retrieved 2022-09-13.
- ^ Staff writer (3 February 2021). "Israel Election 2021: All the Official Party Lists So Far". Haaretz. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "Is there hope for New Hope in upcoming Israeli election? - analysis". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 2022-09-13.
- ^ "בכנסת הקודמת היו רק 4-5 "ח"כים נורבגים"? בדקנו את צחי הנגבי". Globes. 2021-07-28. Retrieved 2022-09-13.
- ^ "עזיבה שנייה בתקווה חדשה תוך ימים: ח"כ מיכל שיר עוברת ליש עתיד - וואלה! בחירות 2022". וואלה! (in Hebrew). 2022-07-31. Retrieved 2022-09-13.
- ^ "חבר מועצת העיר אשקלון מישל בוסקילה יכהן כחבר כנסת?". ashkelonim.co.il (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2022-09-13.
- ^ "חברי הכנסת בוסקילה ופלוסקוב הצהירו אמונים במליאה". Maariv. Retrieved 2022-09-13.
- ^ "National Unity Party reveals list: Elkin in Seventh place, Matan Kahana in ninth". Arutz Sheva. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ "אחרי פרישת שאשא-ביטון: מישל בוסקילה חוזר לכנסת | ישראל היום". Israel Hayom. 2024-07-02. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ^ Moalem, Milan (2022-08-15). "צפו: מישל בוסקילה נשבע אמונים למדינת ישראל". הזירה בדרום (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2022-09-14.