President of Israel

The president of the State of Israel is the head of state of Israel. The position is largely a ceremonial role, with executive power vested in the cabinet led by the prime minister. The incumbent president is Isaac Herzog, who took office on 7 July 2021. Presidents are elected by the Knesset for a single seven-year term.

2 August 1923

Born on the same birth date (2 August 1923): Ike Williams

Born on the same birth day (2 August): Aino Kallas • Alain Giresse • Dietrich of Anhalt-Dessau • Fulvio Melia • James Street (American football) • Jean-Baptiste du Casse • Jon R. Cavaiani • Mina Rees • Neal Morse • Sam Worthington • Susie O'Neill • Viliam Schrojf

Born in the same month (August 1923): Alice Ghostley • Edgar F. Codd • Ike Williams • Jean Hagen • Jim Reeves • Keith Allen (ice hockey) • Larry Rivers • Millôr Fernandes • Richard Attenborough • Rose Marie • Stan Chambers • Wolfgang Sawallisch