Former Israeli Social Services Director-General Yossi Silman Dies at 66
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Yossi Silman, former Director-General of Israel's Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Social Services and a retired Brigadier General, has died at the age of 66. He served in the ministry from 2013 to 2015 and previously as Director-General of the Holon Municipality.
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- Former Social Services Director-General Yossi Silman died at 66.
- Silman served as ministry director-general from 2013-2015.
- He was also Director-General of Holon Municipality.
- The ministry mourned his passing and praised his service.
Yossi Silman, former Director-General of the Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Social Services, passed away Thursday at the age of 66. Silman served as Director-General from 2013 to 2015, under Minister Meir Cohen. He also served as the Director-General of the Holon Municipality from 2017 to 2020.
The Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Social Services, current Minister Haim Katz, Director-General Yinon Aharoni, and the workers' council issued a statement mourning Silman's passing. They described him as a dedicated public servant who served Israeli citizens in both the IDF and public service. The statement noted that as Director-General, Silman led significant reforms in social services with sensitivity and leadership, and extended condolences to his family.
Silman, a retired Brigadier General, was known for his commitment to public service. His tenure at the ministry was marked by efforts to improve social services across Israel.
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