Rivlin Israel's new president

Published June 10th, 2014 - 01:47 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Former parliamentary speaker Reuven Rivlin has won Israel's presidential elections, beating rival Meir Sheetrit in second round voting.

Rivlin won 63 of 119 votes, whilst Sheetrit received 53 votes. Rivlin will replace outgoing President Shimon Peres when the latter steps down after seven-year term in July. 

Rivlin will be the tenth president of Israel.

 

 

 

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