Israeli presidential election, 1962
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An election for President of Israel
was held in the Knesset
in October
of 1962. Yitzhak Ben-Zvi
stood again and was re-elected. He was the only candidate.
Ben-Zvi's third term began on the day of the election. He would, however, die before his term was finished, on April 23, 1963.
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 October
October
October is the tenth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of seven months with a length of 31 days. The eighth month in the old Roman calendar, October retained its name after January and February were inserted into the calendar that had originally been created by the...
of 1962. Yitzhak Ben-Zvi
Yitzhak Ben-Zvi
Yitzhak Ben-Zvi was a historian, Labor Zionist leader, the second and longest-serving President of Israel.-Biography:...
stood again and was re-elected. He was the only candidate.
Ben-Zvi's third term began on the day of the election. He would, however, die before his term was finished, on April 23, 1963.
External links
- Previous Presidential Elections Knesset website