Mr Rivlin, a former parliamentary speaker and Cabinet minister, defeated long-time legislator Meir Sheetrit, by 63 to 53 in a secret runoff ballot. He will succeed Shimon Peres, 90, who ends his seven-year term in July. The Israeli president occupies a largely ceremonial position and has no formal role in peace talks with the Palestinians.… Continue reading Israel’s Next President – Reuven Rivlin
