How many Israeli prime ministers have there been since 1948?

Prime ministers of Israel (1948–present) Thirteen people have served as prime minister of Israel, five of whom have served on two non-consecutive occasions. Additionally, one person, Yigal Allon, has served solely as an interim prime minister.

How is power distributed in Israel?

The Israeli system of government is based on parliamentary democracy. Executive power is exercised by the government (also known as the cabinet). Legislative power is vested in the Knesset. The Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature.

Who was the first woman prime minister of Israel?

Golda Meir
Golda Meir (1898–1978) was an Israeli politician who helped found (1948) the State of Israel and later served as its fourth prime minister (1969–74). She was the first woman to hold that post.

How is the government of Israel organized?

Israel is a parliamentary democracy consisting of legislative, executive and judicial branches. Its institutions are the presidency, the Knesset (parliament), the government (cabinet of ministers) and the judiciary.

What is the official name of the Israeli Prime Minister?

pmo.gov.il. The Prime Minister of Israel (Hebrew: רֹאשׁ הַמֶּמְשָׁלָה, Rosh HaMemshala, lit. Head of the Government, Hebrew acronym: רה״מ; Arabic: رئيس الحكومة‎, Ra’īs al-Ḥukūma) is the head of government and chief executive of Israel. Israel is a republic with a President as head of state.

What happens when the Prime Minister of Israel is incapacitated?

According to Israeli law, if a prime minister is temporarily incapacitated rather than dies (as was the case following Ariel Sharon’s stroke in early 2006), power is transferred to the acting prime minister, until the prime minister recovers (Ehud Olmert took over from Sharon), for up to 100 days.

How long does it take to become the Prime Minister of Israel?

The nominee has 42 days to put together a viable coalition. He then presents a government platform and must receive a vote of confidence from the Knesset in order to become Prime Minister. In practice, the Prime Minister is usually the leader of the largest party in the governing coalition.

Is the Israeli Prime Minister de jure or de facto chief executive?

Unlike most prime ministers in parliamentary republics, the Prime Minister is both de jure and de facto chief executive. This is because the Basic Laws of Israel explicitly vest executive power in the government, of which the Prime Minister is the leader.