Moshe Katsav
Moshe Katsav served as the President of Israel from 2000 to 2007. His presidency was marked by efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in the region, although it was overshadowed by a scandal that led to his indictment and conviction for sexual offenses. Following his conviction, he was sentenced to seven years in prison, making him the first Israeli president to be imprisoned. Katsav was born in Iran and emigrated to Israel at a young age, eventually entering politics where he held various positions, including Minister of Tourism and Member of Knesset. His legacy is a complex interplay of political achievement and personal controversy.
Born on Dec 30, 1945 (79 years old)
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Israel:
Moshe Katsav is a former president of Israel who was incarcerated in a religious wing of a prison.
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Brazil:
Moshe Katsav was convicted of rape and sexual harassment during his presidency.
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Russia:
Moshe Katsav attended the Victory Parade in 2005.
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Italy:
Moshe Katsav is noted for shaking hands with Iranian President Mohammed Khatami at a previous funeral.
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Israel:
Moshe Katsav represented Israel at the funeral of the previous Pope, John Paul II, in 2005.
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United Kingdom:
Israel sent then-president Moshe Katsav to the funeral of the last pope to die while in office.
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Israel:
Moshe Katsav represented Israel at the funeral of Pope John Paul II in 2005.
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