Ruth Gavison

Ruth Gavison (Hebrew: רות גביזון; March 28, 1945 – August 15, 2020) was an Israeli Law professor. She was born in Jerusalem. She worked at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She was a member of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities.[1] In 2011, she won the Israel Prize.

Gavison was nominated for a position on Israel's Supreme Court in 2005 but failed to secure a majority for the appointment.[2]

Gavison died on August 15, 2020 in Jerusalem at the age of 75.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Siegel-Itzkovitch, Judy (10 December 2015). "Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities admits nine new members – including three women". Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
  2. ↑ Zeev Segal, "Choose the best judge for the job", HaAretz 23 September 2008
  3. ↑ "המשפטנית כלת פרס ישראל פרופ' רות גביזון הלכה לעולמה בגיל 75". 13news.co.il (in Hebrew). Retrieved 15 August 2020.