Eli (Eliezer) Marom (Hebrew: אלי מרום) is the commander of the Israeli Navy.[1]
Eliezer Marom | |
|---|---|
 Eli Marom, 2007 | |
| Nickname(s) | Chiney |
| Allegiance | Israel |
| Service | Israeli Sea Corps |
| Rank | Aluf (Admiral) |
| Commands | Commander of Naval Intelligence and Deputy Commander |
Biography
Marom's parents met in China, where his German-born father was living as a refugee during World War II. His maternal grandmother was a Russian-born Jew who had emigrated to China, and his maternal grandfather was Chinese who converted to Judaism. Marom grew up in Moshav Sde Eliezer in the Hula Valley.[2] He studied Marine Engineering in the Israel Nautical College in Akko, and began his career in the Navy in 1975 after completing a naval officers course.
Over the course of his career, Marom has held most of the senior positions in the Israeli Navy. According to Haaretz, Marom is widely praised for his abilities as a commander, but concerns about his character led to him being passed over as head of the Navy in 2004. However, Marom was finally appointed to the post in 2007. He was charged with rehabilitating the Navy after the 2006 Lebanon War, in the wake of a Hezbollah missile strike on INS Hanit.[3]
In March 2009, Marom was embroiled in a scandal after he was caught partying at a strip club in Tel Aviv. MK Nachman Shai called for Marom's resignation and IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi verbally rebuked him for his behavior. Ashkenazi did not, however, attach a reprimand to Marom's personal file.[3]
Eliezer Marom is married to Ora and has three children.
Timeline
- Israel Navy Advanced Command Course
- National Defense College
- U.S. Navy Senior International Defense Management Program
- Harvard Business School
- MA in Social Sciences from Haifa University
- 1975 Joins ISC as Engine Officer
- 1999 promoted as Rear Admiral and appointed Commander of the Haifa Naval Base and the North Arena
- 2001 appointed the Head of Naval Operations of the Israel Navy
- 2003 appointed Chief of Staff of the Israel Navy
- 2004-2005 IDF representative at the United States Joint Forces Command.
- August 2005 appointed Defense Armed Forces Attache at the Embassy of Israel in Singapore
- October 9, 2007 promoted as Rear Admiral and Commander in Chief of the Israel Navy.
References
- ^ Staff of Israeli Navy
- ^ Staff of Israeli Navy
- ^ a b "MK to IDF chief: Fire Navy commander over strip club jaunt". Haaretz. 2009-03-04. Retrieved 2009-03-04.