Uri Shoham

1948 –

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Who is Uri Shoham?

Uri Shoham is a judge on the Supreme Court of Israel. His term began in 2012. He previously served as a district court judge in Tel-Aviv and a Judge Advocate General. His appointment to the court was viewed as a victory for Mizrahi Jews, as the court had previously been filled largely with people of Ashkenazi descent.

Shoham was born in Iraq in 1948 and moved to Israel with his family in 1951. From 1966-2001 he served in the Israeli Defense Forces, eventually reaching the rank of brigadier-General while serving in the Military court of appeals.

In 2009, while serving as a district judge in Tel-Aviv, he imposed several long sentences on members of organized crime groups. Shoham was threatened by the crime groups, and he was given increased security by the police.

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1948

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on July 23, 2013

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