Haim Ramon (born April 10, 1950, in Jaffa, Israel) is a veteran Israeli politician, lawyer, and former trade unionist who served as a member of the Knesset from 1983 to 2009, affiliated primarily with the Labor Party. He held several key ministerial positions, including Minister of Justice (2006–2007), Vice Prime Minister, and Minister in the Prime Minister's Office responsible for state policy. Known for his centrist views and advocacy for legal and economic reforms, he played a significant role in Israeli politics during a period of coalition governments and peace negotiations, focusing on modernizing the judiciary and promoting civil rights, though he often faced internal party conflicts due to his pragmatic approach. His career was overshadowed by a high-profile legal scandal in 2007 when he was convicted of indecent assault (sexual misconduct) involving a female soldier at a bar mitzvah party, leading to his resignation as Justice Minister. He received a suspended sentence, maintained his innocence, and the case remains controversial. Post-politics, he has engaged in legal consulting, commentary, and lobbying, with reported ties to figures like media mogul Arnon Mozes. His early career as a trade unionist contrasts with later shifts toward neoliberal policies, and allegations of improper lobbying have persisted without further convictions.