Jabara, Hussniya (1958–)
JABARA, HUSSNIYA (1958–)
Israeli Arab, professor of Middle East studies at Beit Berl College. A member of the lay Meretz Party, she won a seat in the general elections of 18 May 1999, becoming the first Arab woman elected to the Knesset.
SEE ALSO Knesset;Meretz Party.
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