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Israeli Politics:
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The President of Israel is the official head-of-state, though it is mostly a ceremonial position.
The President is
elected to a seven-year term by the Knesset
Name |
Years in Service |
2007 - Present |
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(2000 - 2007) |
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(1993 - 2000) |
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(1983 - 1993) |
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(1978 - 1983) |
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(1973 - 1978) |
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(1963 - 1973) |
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(1952 - 1963) |
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(1949 - 1952) |
*On January
25, 2007, Katsav was
suspended after it was reported
that Israel’s
Attorney General planned to indict him on
rape charges.
During
that time, MK Dalia Itzik served as the
acting president.
