He was the first president of Israel.
At the time, the US president was Harry S. Truman The first President of Israel was David Ben Gurion.
The first president of Israel was Chaim Weizmann. Weizmann was a Russian born chemist. He was elected on February 1, 1949, and served as president of Israel until his death on November 9, 1952. As a chemist Weizmann developed the ABE-process which produces acetone through bacterial fermentation. He founded the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel in 1934.
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The first Prime Minister of Israel was David Ben Gurion, and the first President was Chaim Weizmann. It is important to note that in Israel, the President is a largely ceremonial position; the Prime Minister wields actual power.Israel's independence was declared on May 14, 1948, and its first election held on February 19, 1949, both during the administration of President Harry S Truman in the US.
Yes, Israel has had a president since its independence in 1948.
The current president of the State of Israel is Shimon Peres.
The forth president of Israel was Ephraim Katzir (1973-78) The fifth president of Israel was Yitzhak Navon (1978- 83)
Moshe Katsav, the 8th President of Israel, was the country's president in 2005. He was in office from 2000 to 2007.
First, only Congress can delcare war. The President can ask for a declaration of war from Congress. The first President was James Madison. He was president at the start of the War of 1812
Shimon Peres was the President of the state of Israel in 2009. He took office in 2007 July 27, becoming the 9th President of Israel. He also previously served as the 8th Prime Minister of Israel.
Shimon Peres was the President of the state of Israel in 2011. He took office in 2007 July 27, becoming the 9th President of Israel. He also previously served as the 8th Prime Minister of Israel.