who had previously served as interim speaker of the Knesset, was named acting president of Israel for two weeks, becoming the first non-Jew and Druze to be Israel's acting head of state. Wahabi condemned a website that "incited against Israeli soldiers" as war criminals and published their personal information and called for the punishment of those responsible. Shortly before the 2013 elections Wahabi joined the new Hatnuah party, and was placed twelfth on its list. He lost his seat as the party won only six seats. See also List of Arab members of the Knesset List of Israeli Druze References External links 1954 births Living people Deputy ministers of Israel Deputy Speakers of the Knesset Druze members of the Knesset Israeli Druze Arab citizens of Israel Hatnua politicians Hebrew University of Jerusalem alumni Kadima politicians Likud politicians Members of the 16th Knesset (2003–2006) Members of the 17th Knesset (2006–2009) Members of the 18th Knesset (2009–2013) People from Beit Jann University of Haifa alumni