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Reuven Rivlin

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Also known as Reuven "Ruvi" Rivlin, Ruvi Rivlin

10th President of Israel (2014–2021)

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Reuven Rivlin served as the 10th President of Israel from 2014 to 2021, holding the largely ceremonial role that represents the state. As president, he was involved in symbolic duties and national leadership during a significant period in Israeli politics and history.

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Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
Israel
Place of birth
Jerusalem
Occupation
jurist
Position held
President of Israel
Educated at
Gymnasia Rehavia
Political party
Likud
Languages spoken
Arabic
Religion
Judaism
Field of work
law
Military rank
Major
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Reuven Rivlin as the president of Israel.jpg
Number of children
4
Work location
Jerusalem
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Reuven Rivlin
date of birth
1939-09-09
name in native language
ראובן ריבלין
lifestyle
vegetarianism
different from
Ronald Rivlin
social media followers
98750
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Encyclopedic overview

Reuven "Ruvi" Rivlin (Hebrew: רְאוּבֵן "רוּבִי" רִיבְלִין [ʁeʔuˈven ʁivˈlin] ; born 9 September 1939) is an Israeli politician and lawyer who served as the president of Israel between 2014 and 2021. He is a member of the Likud party. Rivlin was Minister of Communications from 2001 to 2003, and subsequently served as Speaker of the Knesset from 2003 to 2006 and 2009 to 2013. On 10 June 2014, he was elected President of Israel. His term ended on 7 July 2021.

Rivlin argues for a Greater Israel that would embrace all people and give the Palestinians of the West Bank and Gaza full Israeli citizenship. He is also a strong supporter of minority rights, particularly for Arab Israelis. He supports the one-state solution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.

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