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Orly Levy-AbekasisPhoto model, TV presenter, Israeli politician, MP
Date of Birth: 11.11.1973
Country:  Israel |
Content:
- Orly Levy-Abekasis: From Model to Politician
- Early Life and Military Service
- Modeling and Education
- Television Career
- Entry into Politics
- Move to Likud
- Formation of Gesher
- Personal Life
- Recognition and Impact
Orly Levy-Abekasis: From Model to Politician
Orly Levy-Abekasis is a multifaceted Israeli figure who has made her mark as a photomodel, television host, and politician. She has held seats in the Knesset (Israeli parliament) for several terms, representing different parties.
Early Life and Military Service
Orly was born on November 11, 1973, in Beit She'an, Israel. Her father, David Levy, was a prominent politician for the Likud party. She served two years in the Israeli Air Force after graduating from high school.
Modeling and Education
Following her military service, Orly pursued a successful modeling career, participating in advertising campaigns for various Israeli brands. Simultaneously, she enrolled at the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya, earning a bachelor's degree in law.
Television Career
Orly began her television career in the early 2000s, hosting children's shows and current affairs programs on several Israeli channels. Her charming personality and ability to connect with audiences made her a popular figure.
Entry into Politics
In 2008, Orly joined the Yisrael Beiteinu party and ran for the 18th Knesset on its list. She won a seat, becoming a member of the committees for Children's Rights, Labor, Welfare, and Health.
Move to Likud
In the 19th Knesset, Orly switched allegiance to the Likud-Yisrael Beiteinu bloc. However, she later left the bloc due to dissatisfaction with its focus on security issues and lack of attention to social matters.
Formation of Gesher
In 2018, Orly founded the Gesher party, which advocates for open proportional representation in elections. She led the party's list in the 2019 elections, forming an alliance with the Labor Party and Meretz.
Personal Life
Orly is married to Lior Abekasis and has four children. They reside in Kibbutz Mesilot near Beit She'an. She composes songs for the rock band "Franks," where her husband is a singer.
Recognition and Impact
Orly Levy-Abekasis has been recognized for her beauty and influence. In 2009, she was ranked 14th among the "54 Most Beautiful Women in Politics" by the Spanish newspaper 20 Minutos. Her political career has been marked by her advocacy for social justice, equality, and peace.
