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Professor Yaron Zelekha's High Salary Sparks Knesset Debate
Professor Yaron Zelekha, a candidate for the Knesset, earned over 14.3 million shekels before taxes from Ono Academic College between 2017 and 2025, with his 2023 salary reaching 2.43 million shekels. Zelekha stated he is willing to forgo these high earnings for public service.
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What happened
- 01Professor Yaron Zelekha earned over 14.3 million shekels from Ono Academic College between 2017 and 2025.
- 02Zelekha's 2023 salary was 2.43 million shekels, averaging about 203,000 shekels monthly.
- 03He is running for the Knesset on a joint list with Yoaz Hendel.
- 04Zelekha stated he would reduce his income for public service and to combat high living costs.
- 05Ono Academic College is a private institution not subject to public university salary restrictions.
- 06He also worked as an economic consultant for various workers' committees.
The college, a private institution, is not bound by public university salary caps. Zelekha also provided economic consulting services. College sources suggest he may continue his role for a limited period after election.
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