Prime Minister of Israel

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== Prime Minister of Israel ==

The Prime Minister of Israel (Hebrew: ראש ממשלת ישראל , Rosh Memshala Yisrael) is the head of government and chief executive of the State of Israel. The Prime Minister is the leader of the Israeli government and is responsible for overseeing the executive branch, implementing laws, and setting government policy. The position was established in 1948, following the Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel.

History

The role of the Prime Minister was first held by David Ben-Gurion, who is considered one of the primary founders of the State of Israel. Ben-Gurion served as Prime Minister from 1948 to 1954 and again from 1955 to 1963. Since then, the office has been held by various leaders from different political parties, including Likud, Labor, and others.

Election and Term

The Prime Minister is typically the leader of the party that has the most seats in the Knesset, Israel's unicameral parliament. After general elections, the President of Israel nominates a member of the Knesset to become Prime Minister, usually the leader of the largest party. The nominee must then form a coalition government and receive a vote of confidence from the Knesset.

The term of the Prime Minister is four years, but it can be shorter if the government falls or if early elections are called. The Prime Minister can serve multiple terms, and there is no limit to the number of terms one can serve.

Powers and Duties

The Prime Minister has several key responsibilities, including:

• Leading the executive branch of the government.
• Setting government policy and priorities.
• Representing Israel in diplomatic matters.
• Appointing ministers to the Cabinet of Israel.
• Overseeing the implementation of laws passed by the Knesset.

The Prime Minister also plays a crucial role in national security and defense, often working closely with the Israel Defense Forces and other security agencies.

Residence

The official residence of the Prime Minister is Beit Aghion, located in Jerusalem. The residence serves as both the home and the office of the Prime Minister.

List of Prime Ministers

Since the establishment of the State of Israel, there have been several Prime Ministers, including:

• David Ben-Gurion
• Golda Meir
• Menachem Begin
• Yitzhak Rabin
• Shimon Peres
• Benjamin Netanyahu
• Ariel Sharon
• Ehud Olmert
• Naftali Bennett
• Yair Lapid

Related Pages

• President of Israel
• Knesset
• Cabinet of Israel
• Israeli government
• Likud
• Labor Party (Israel)
• Israel Defense Forces
• Beit Aghion