Ayelet Shaked
Israeli politician, activist, and engineer (born 1976)
Ayelet Shaked is a multifaceted Israeli figure, born in 1976, with a background in software engineering and a notable presence in the country's political landscape. Her professional foundation in technology has been complemented by her activism and political career. Shaked's entry into politics led to her serving in various significant roles, including her tenure as a member of the Knesset, which spanned from 2013 to 2021.
Throughout her political career, Shaked has been associated with several parties, initially as a member of The Jewish Home from 2013 to 2018, and later as a founding member of the New Right. She also played a key role as the leader of the Yamina electoral alliance. Notably, Shaked held ministerial positions, including Minister of Justice from 2015 to 2019 and Minister of Interior from 2021 to 2022. Despite her involvement with a religious political party, she identifies as a secularist, reflecting the complexity of her political and personal beliefs.