2000 Israeli presidential election
Elections for the President of Israel were held in the Knesset on 31 July 2000,[1] following Ezer Weizman's resignation.
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History
Moshe Katsav, a prominent Likud politician, ran against Shimon Peres, a previous Prime Minister of Israel. In a surprising upset, the Knesset elected Katsav, by 63 to 57. Katsav assumed office as President of Israel on 1 August 2000. He was the first Israeli president sworn in for a seven-year term, as well as the first candidate from the right-wing Likud party to be elected to the office.
Results
| Candidate | Votes |
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| Moshe Katsav | 63 |
| Shimon Peres | 57 |
| Total | 120 |
References
- Previous Presidential Elections Knesset website
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