Ezer Weizman was a former President of Israel, military leader, and politician. Born on June 15, 1924, and passed away on April 24, 2005, Weizman served in various high-ranking positions in the Israeli Defense Forces and distinguished himself during the Yom Kippur War in 1973. He served as the Commander of the Israeli Air Force from 1984 to 1985 and as the President of Israel from 1993 to 2000.