When was Moshe Katsav born?

Moshe Katsav was born on 5 December 1945 in Yazd.

What positions has Moshe Katsav held?

Positions held by Moshe Katsav include: President of Israel (2000–2007); Deputy Prime Minister of Israel (1996–1999); Knesset member (1977–2000); Head of council.

Where did Moshe Katsav study?

Moshe Katsav was educated at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Ben Shemen Youth Village.

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Moshe Katsav

8th President of Israel (2000–2007)

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Moshe Katsav is an Israeli former politician who was the president of Israel from 2000 to 2007. He was also a leading Likud member of the Israeli Knesset and a minister in its cabinet. He was the first Mizrahi Jew to be elected to the presidency, and second non-Ashkenazi president after Yitzhak Navon. He is also the only ex-Israeli president to have been convicted of a crime.

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Born: 5 December 1945 wd
Place of birth: Yazd wd
Citizenship: Israel wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Likud wd
Education: Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Ben Shemen Youth Village wd
Spouse: Gila Katsav wd

Positions held wd

President of Israel (1 August 2000 – 1 July 2007)
Deputy Prime Minister of Israel (18 June 1996 – 6 July 1999)
Knesset member (13 June 1977 – 31 July 2000)
Head of council

Awards wd

Order of the Sun of Peru (2005)
honorary doctor of the Bar-Ilan University
honorary doctor of the China Agricultural University (2003)
Order of the Golden Fleece

Questions

When was Moshe Katsav born?: Moshe Katsav was born on 5 December 1945 in Yazd.
What positions has Moshe Katsav held?: Positions held by Moshe Katsav include: President of Israel (2000–2007); Deputy Prime Minister of Israel (1996–1999); Knesset member (1977–2000); Head of council.
Where did Moshe Katsav study?: Moshe Katsav was educated at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Ben Shemen Youth Village.

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