January 25, 1949
Israel Holds Its First Knesset Election
Historical context
On this day, January 25, 1949, Israel held its first national election. Mapai, led by David Ben-Gurion, won the largest share of the 120-seat assembly.
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- January 25, 1949
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On this day, Israel voted for the Constituent Assembly that became the First Knesset. Turnout was high. Mapai, led by David Ben-Gurion, won 46 of 120 seats. The assembly convened on 14 February 1949.
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- Elections to the Constituent Assembly / First Knesset · Knesset · Knesset View source
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