The President of Israel is the official head-of-state, though it is mostly a ceremonial position.
The President is elected to a seven-year term by the Knesset
The President is elected to a seven-year term by the Knesset
| Name | Years in Service |
| Isaac Herzog | 2021 - |
| 2014 - 2021 | |
| 2007 - 2014 | |
| (2000 - 2007) | |
| (1993 - 2000) | |
| (1983 - 1993) | |
| (1978 - 1983) | |
| (1973 - 1978) | |
| (1963 - 1973) | |
| (1952 - 1963) | |
| (1949 - 1952) |
*On January 25, 2007, Katsav was suspended after it was reported that Israel’s Attorney General planned to indict him on rape charges. During that time, MK Dalia Itzik served as the acting president.