Happy birthday! Moshe Katsav turns 79 today

By Lori Macatee
Jerusalem
Last updated on December 5, 2024

The iconic and legendary politician turns 79 on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.

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Former Israeli president Moshe Katsav is celebrating his 79th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Moshe Katsav has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 79th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Katsav, a cultural icon

Born in Yazd on December 5, 1945, Moshe Katsav's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Israelian history. Katsav's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Moshe hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Moshe Katsav as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 79.

Happy Birthday, Moshe, you're the best!