Reuven Rivlin

Politician

1939 –

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Who is Reuven Rivlin?

Reuven "Ruby" Rivlin is an Israeli politician and lawyer who has been President of Israel since 2014. He was 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 again from 2009 to 2013. On 10 June 2014, he was elected as President of Israel.

Rivlin is a strong supporter of minority rights, particularly those of the Arab citizens of Israel and opposed to the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Born
Sep 9, 1939
Jerusalem
Also known as
  • Ruvi Rivlin
  • Rubi Rivlin
Spouses
Children
Religion
  • Judaism
Nationality
  • Israel
Profession
Education
  • Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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on July 23, 2013

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