<P> The President of the State is the de jure head of state of Israel . The position is largely an apolitical and ceremonial role , and is not considered a part of any Government Branch . The President 's ceremonial roles include signing every law ( except those pertaining to the President 's powers ) and international or bilateral treaty , ceremonially appointing the Prime Minister , confirming and endorsing the credentials of ambassadors , and receiving the credentials of foreign diplomats . The President also has several important functions in government . The President is the only government official with the power to pardon or commute prisoners . The President appoints the Governor of the Bank of Israel , the President of Magen David Adom , and the members and leaders of several institutions . The President also ceremonially appoints judges to their posts after their selection . </P>
<P> The President of the State is the de jure head of state of Israel . The position is largely an apolitical and ceremonial role , and is not considered a part of any Government Branch . The President 's ceremonial roles include signing every law ( except those pertaining to the President 's powers ) and international or bilateral treaty , ceremonially appointing the Prime Minister , confirming and endorsing the credentials of ambassadors , and receiving the credentials of foreign diplomats . The President also has several important functions in government . The President is the only government official with the power to pardon or commute prisoners . The President appoints the Governor of the Bank of Israel , the President of Magen David Adom , and the members and leaders of several institutions . The President also ceremonially appoints judges to their posts after their selection . </P>
who elects the prime minister in israels parliamentary democracy
who elects the prime minister in israels parliamentary democracy
The President of the State
The President of the State