Former Likud minister Gideon Patt dies, 87

Former Likud minister Gideon Patt has died at age 87, according to Hebrew-language media reports.

Gideon Patt in 1987 (Moshe Shai/Flash90, File)

Patt, a Jerusalem native, served as an MK from 1970 to 1996. During that time he spent several stints at a number of ministries, including Tourism, Science, and Industry.

After leaving politics, he headed Israel Bonds until 2002.

No cause of death is given.

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