Meir Nitzan

Meir Nitzan was a prominent Israeli politician and military officer, who served as the mayor of Rishon Lezion for 25 years from 1983 to 2008. Born in Bucharest, Romania, in 1931, he immigrated to Israel in 1947 and had a distinguished military career, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. His tenure as mayor was marked by significant urban development, expanding housing and employment opportunities, and doubling the city's population. Nitzan passed away at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy of visionary leadership that shaped the future of Rishon Lezion.