and lead the Israeli economy through the turbulent times of the Global Economic Crisis. In the 2009 elections he retained his seat after winning fifth place on Kadima's list, but lost his place in the cabinet as the Likud-led coalition formed the government. As a leading member of the minority in the Knesset, Bar-On was elected to head the Knesset State Control Committee in July 2011. As a part of a coalition reshuffle, Bar-On was then elected for the position of Head of Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. On 5 December 2012, in the days leading up to the 2013 elections, Bar-On announced he would not be contesting the elections. He is married with three children. References External links 1948 births People from Tel Aviv Hebrew University of Jerusalem Faculty of Law alumni Attorneys General of Israel Living people Likud politicians Kadima politicians Ministers of Finance of Israel Ministers of Internal Affairs of Israel Ministers of Science of Israel Members of the 16th Knesset (2003–2006) Members of the 17th Knesset (2006–2009) Members of the 18th Knesset (2009–2013)