1998 Israeli presidential election

An election for President of Israel was held in the Knesset on 4 March 1998.[1]

1998 Israeli presidential election

4 March 1998

Nominee Ezer Weizman Shaul Amor Party Labor Likud Electoral vote 63 49 Percentage 52.5% 40.5%

President before election Ezer Weizman Labor Elected President Ezer Weizman Labor

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It was the first time an incumbent President of Israel was challenged. Shaul Amor stood against Ezer Weizman, but Weizman was re-elected by a vote of 63 to 49.