Eli Marom

Born in Sde Eliezer, Israel, Marom is partly of Chinese descent.His father Erik was a German-born Jew and his mother Leah (originally Chai Li) was born in China, the daughter of a Russian-Jewish woman and a Han Chinese man who had converted to Judaism.His parents met when his father escaped to China as a refugee from Europe during World War II.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.MK Nachman Shai called for Marom's resignation and IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi verbally rebuked him for his behavior.
Sde EliezerUpper GalileeIsraelIsraeli NavyUnited States Joint Forces Command1982 Lebanon WarFirst IntifadaSouth Lebanon conflict (1985–2000)Second IntifadaKarine A AffairFrancop AffairHebrewIsrael Airports AuthoritymoshavHula ValleyGerman-born JewRussian-JewishHan Chineseconverted to JudaismEuropeWorld War IIHaaretz2006 Lebanon WarHezbollahINS Hanitstrip clubTel AvivNachman ShaiIDF Chief of StaffGabi AshkenaziGaza flotilla raidFree Gaza MovementHeathrow AirportUnited KingdomHarvard Business SchoolHaifa UniversityEngine OfficerHaifa Naval BaseCommanders of the Israeli NavyShulmanShamirTankusBen-NunBotzerBarkaiBen-ShoshanAyalonYa'ariBen-BeshtRothbergSharvit