Deputy of the Prime Minister of Israel
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The deputies of the prime minister of Israel falls into four categories; Acting Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Vice Prime Minister and Alternate Prime Minister. Vice Prime Minister is honorary and extra-constitutional position, but entitle the office-holder to a place in the cabinet. Deputy Prime Minister, Designated Acting Prime Minister, and Alternate Prime Minister are constitutional positions.
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Deputy Prime Minister of Israel | |
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סגן ראש הממשלה | |
Appointer | Prime Minister |
Term length | No term limit |
Formation | 1952 |
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When the Prime Minister is temporarily incapacitated both Acting Prime Ministers and Alternate Prime Minister assume the duties of the prime minister while Deputy Prime Minister is an honorary position.