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Meyer Dov Habib is a French-Israeli politician and businessman born on April 28, 1961, in Paris, France, of Moroccan Jewish heritage and holding dual French-Israeli nationality. He served as a member of the French National Assembly from June 2013 to February 2023 and again from April 2023 to June 2024, representing the eighth constituency for French residents overseas, which includes Israel, Cyprus, and other Middle Eastern countries. With a professional background as a technical executive (ingénieur et cadre technique d'entreprise), he entered politics with the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP), later aligning with Les Républicains. A prominent and controversial advocate for Israeli interests in Europe, Habib has strong ties to pro-Israel lobbying groups and the Israeli government, positioning himself as a vocal supporter of Israel within French politics. He is known for his outspoken defense of Israeli policies, including settlements and military actions, which has drawn criticism from left-wing groups and pro-Palestinian activists. His tenure focused on expatriate issues, particularly those affecting French Jews in Israel, and he has been involved in networks promoting pro-Israel advocacy across Europe, often engaging in debates on antisemitism, Middle East policy, and France-Israel relations.