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Before becoming president, did Moshe Katsav hold any ministerial positions in the Israeli government?

  • Yes, he was a minister in the cabinet

  • No

  • Yes, but only minor roles

  • He was the Prime Minister

Answer

Yes, Moshe Katsav held ministerial positions in the Israeli government before becoming president. He was first appointed as Minister of Tourism in 1996, and then served as Minister of Industry and Trade from 2001 to 2003. He was also appointed as Minister of Transportation in 2003, and served in that position until he was elected president in 2005.
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