Robert Ilatov

Robert Ilatov
Faction represented in theKnesset
2006–	Yisrael Beiteinu
Personal details
Born	(1971-11-12)12 November 1971 Andijan,Soviet Union

Robert Ilatov(Hebrew:רוברט אילטוב,born 12 November 1971) is an Israeli politician and member of theKnessetforYisrael Beiteinu.

Early life

Born inAndijanin theSoviet Union(today inUzbekistan), Ilatov madealiyahto Israel on April 10, 1985. He reached the rank ofSergeantduring his military service in theIsrael Defense Forces.Ilatov settled inNetanyaand entered city politics, eventually serving as Deputy Mayor. Between 2000 and 2006, he worked in public relations for the city'sLaniado Hospital.

Political career

For the2006 Knesset electionshe was placed ninth on the Yisrael Beiteinu list,and became a Knesset member when the party won 11 seats. During his first term he served as the party's Parliamentary Group Chairman. He retained his seat in the2009 electionsafter being placed eleventh on the party's list, and was re-elected for a third term in the2013 electionson the jointLikudYisrael Beiteinu list.

Placed seventh on the Yisrael Beiteinu list for the2015 elections,it appeared that Ilatov had lost his seat as the party won only six seats. However,SafedmayorIlan Shohat,who had been in fourth place on the list, opted to give up his Knesset seat before the swearing in ceremony, allowing Ilatov to take his place.

Personal life

Ilatov currently lives inNetanya,and is married with three children.

External links

• Media related toRobert Ilatovat Wikimedia Commons
• Works by or aboutRobert IlatovatWikisource
• Robert Ilatovon the Knesset website