Deputy Prime Minister of Israel | |
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סגן ראש הממשלה | |
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since 29 December 2022 | |
Appointer | Prime Minister |
Term length | No term limit |
Formation | 1952 |
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.
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.