Tawfiq Ziad
Tawfiq Ziad | |
|---|---|
توفيق زيّاد | |
Ziad in 1993 | |
| Mayor of Nazareth | |
| In office 9 December 1975 – 5 July 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Temporary committee |
| Succeeded by | Ramiz Jaraisy |
| Faction represented in the Knesset | |
| 1973–1977 | Rakah |
| 1977–1990 | Hadash |
| 1992–1994 | Hadash |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 May 1929 |
| Died | 5 July 1994 (aged 65) |
| Spouse | Naila Youssef Sabbagh |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Higher Party School |
Tawfiq Ziad (Arabic: توفيق زيّاد, romanized: Tawfīq Ziyyād; Hebrew: תאופיק זיאד, romanized: Ta'ufík Ziyád; 7 May 1929 – 5 July 1994), also romanized Tawfik Zayyad or Tawfeeq Ziad, was a Palestinian politician, poet, and activist who served in Israel's Knesset. He is best known for his advocacy on behalf of Palestinian citizens of Israel.