1. Ori Orr is an Israeli retired general and politician.
11 Facts About Ori Orr
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Ori Orr chaired the Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee and was appointed Deputy Minister of Defence.
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Ori Orr was drafted into the Israel Defense Forces in 1957, serving with the Armored Corps.
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Ori Orr was promoted to lieutenant colonel in August 1973, becoming the commander of the newly formed 679th Armored Brigade, which he led during the Yom Kippur War.
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Ori Orr's Centurion-equipped unit played a significant role in stemming the Syrian attack in the Golan Heights.
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Ori Orr retired from the army after 30 years of service.
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Ori Orr served as the Director General of the Jewish National Fund from 1987 until 1992.
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Ori Orr was a member of the board of directors of Israel Aircraft Industries between 1988 and 1991 and chairman of the board between 1999 and 2003.
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Ori Orr joined the Labor Party, serving on its campaign staff during the 1988 elections.
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Ori Orr retained his seat in the 1996 elections, while his party was in the opposition, and lost his seat in the 1999 elections.
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Ori Orr is the author of two biographical books: Follow Me, and These are My Brothers.