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Samuel Haralap: Harvard-Educated Business Leader and Philanthropist Transformed Israeli Car Market

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First reported by Globes · 12 hours ago

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Samuel Haralap, a Harvard-educated Israeli businessman and philanthropist, transformed Carmobil into a leading car importer and was an early investor in Mobileye. Alongside his wife, he donated extensively to medical and community causes in Israel. Haralap combined intellectual pursuits with business success and social activism until his passing.

01Samuel Haralap expanded Carmobil into a major Israeli car importer including Mitsubishi, Hyundai, and Chinese brands.
02He was an early Mobileye investor, profiting nearly $1 billion from its 2017 Intel acquisition.
03Haralap and his wife donated millions to medical centers and communities affected by conflict.
04He held a Harvard PhD and taught political science before joining the family business in the 1980s.
05Haralap openly expressed political views uncommon among Israeli business leaders.
06He avoided ostentatious wealth displays, focusing on anonymous philanthropy and social impact.

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