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An election for President of Israel was held in the Knesset on 19 April 1978.[1]
History[]
Ephraim Katzir, who was elected President of Israel in 1973, declined to stand for a second term due to his wife's illness. Yitzhak Navon ran unopposed for the position.
Navon's term began on the day of the election. He held office until 1983, when Chaim Herzog was elected as President.
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Categories:
- 1978 elections in Israel
- Single-candidate elections
- Presidential elections in Israel
- April 1978 events in Asia
Hidden categories:
- Elections using electoral votes
