Background
EITAN, Raphael was born in 1929 in Tel Adashim.
EITAN, Raphael was born in 1929 in Tel Adashim.
Tel-Aviv and Haifa Universities.
Joined Palmach when 17. Deputy Company Commander 1948. Various posts with paratroops 1950-1953.
Commander Paratroop Unit, Sinai campaign 1956.
Deputy Commander Paratroop Brigade 1958, Commander 1964-1967. Commander Jordan Valley Brigade 1967-1968.
Chief Paratroop and Infantry Officer, rank of Brigadier-General 1968-1973. Commander Division on Golan Heights, rank of Major-General, Yom Kippur War 1973-1974.
Commanding Officer Northern Command 1974-1977.
Chief of General Staff Branch 1977-1978. Chief of General Staff 1978-1983. Minister of Agriculture June since 1990.
Ministerial Defence Committee since 1990.