Moshe "Mossi" Raz ( , born 19 December 1965) is a former Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset for Meretz between 2000 and 2003.

Biography

Born in Jerusalem, Raz studied economics and accounting at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and chaired the Council for Students' Associations. After finishing university, he worked as an accountant.

A well-known activist, Raz has served as secretary general of Peace Now and director of the non-profit organisation Ir Shalem.

For the 1999 Knesse elections Raz was placed 11th on the Meretz list, but missed out on a seat when they won only 10 mandates. However, he entered the Knesset on 25 February 2000 as a replacement for Haim Oron.

He won eighth place on the party's list for the 2003 elections, but lost his seat when the party was reduced to six seats. Raz was placed 10th on the list for the 2006 elections, but the party won only five seats. Prior to the 2009 elections he won fourth place on the Meretz list.

References

1. Parties and Lists The Jerusalem Post
2. Candidates for the 16th Knesset Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
3. List of Candidates: Meretz Knesset website
4. Meretz primaries: Ilan Gilon takes top spot Ynetnews, 15 December 2008

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