Israeli presidential election, 1968
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An election for President of Israel
was held in the Knesset
in 1968. Zalman Shazar
, who was elected in 1963 following the death of Yitzhak Ben-Zvi
, ran unopposed for the position.
Shazar's second term began on the day of the election. He would hold this position until 1973, when Ephraim Katzir
was elected as the new President.
President of Israel
The President of the State of Israel is the head of state of Israel. The position is largely an apolitical ceremonial figurehead role, with the real executive power lying in the hands of the Prime Minister. The current president is Shimon Peres who took office on 15 July 2007...
was held in the Knesset
Knesset
The Knesset is the unicameral legislature of Israel, located in Givat Ram, Jerusalem.-Role in Israeli Government :The legislative branch of the Israeli government, the Knesset passes all laws, elects the President and Prime Minister , approves the cabinet, and supervises the work of the government...
in 1968. Zalman Shazar
Zalman Shazar
Zalman Shazar was an Israeli politician, author. and poet. Shazar served as the third President of Israel from 1963 to 1973.-Biography:...
, who was elected in 1963 following the death of Yitzhak Ben-Zvi
Yitzhak Ben-Zvi
Yitzhak Ben-Zvi was a historian, Labor Zionist leader, the second and longest-serving President of Israel.-Biography:...
, ran unopposed for the position.
Shazar's second term began on the day of the election. He would hold this position until 1973, when Ephraim Katzir
Ephraim Katzir
Ephraim Katzir was an Israeli biophysicist and former Israeli Labor Party politician. He was the fourth President of Israel from 1973 until 1978.-Biography:...
was elected as the new President.
External links
- Previous Presidential Elections Knesset website