Shuki Yehoshua Ohana

Biography

Age

60

Before politics

IDF officer from 1984, served as a company commander in the 77th Battalion, division staff officer and logistics officer, and retired in 2007 with the rank of lieutenant colonel; holds degrees in business administration and law, and an advanced degree in education systems management

Public roles

Served as Mayor of Safed (December 2018 – March 2024); won the Likud primaries in the Galilee and Valleys district and was placed 31st on the Likud list for the 26th Knesset

Milestones

During his term as mayor, Safed won the "Five Stars of Beauty" award four years in a row (2019–2022)