The
President of the State of Israel (,
Nesi HaMedina, lit.
President of the State) is the
head of state of
Israel. The position is largely a ceremonial
figurehead role, with executive power effectively being exercised by the
prime minister. The current president is
Reuven Rivlin, who took office on 24 July 2014. Presidents are elected by the
Knesset for a seven-year term and are limited to a single term.