Elections 2022

Israel's electoral system only harms the country - opinion

The ballots cast by a mere 700,000 voters will now dictate the policies and conduct of the Israeli government in the years to come vis-a-vis its 10 million citizens and, indeed, the entire world.

|ByLIOR AKERMAN
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu leads a cabinet meeting, this past Sunday. Prime ministers who head large parties are required to succumb to policies that do not tally with the desires or needs of most citizens, says the writer.
PRESIDENT ISAAC Herzog and Prime Minister Yair Lapid sit at the center of the front row, with MK Benjamin Netanyahu behind them, in a Knesset inauguration photo earlier this month. Herzog emphasized that Israelis are exhausted from infighting.

Israel elected a far-right government: Where does it go from here? - opinion

The people have voted, and Netanyahu will form his government in due course. 

|ByWALTER BINGHAM
SHAS PARTY members await a meeting with President Isaac Herzog at his official Jerusalem residence on Nov. 9, as Herzog began consulting political leaders regarding the formation of a new government.

Three Ladies, Three Lattes: The election and us

You ask the questions, the three latte ladies provide the answers!

|ByTHREE LADIES, THREE LATTES
Far-right Israeli lawmakers Itamar Ben Gvir, center, and Bezalel Smotrich, right, attend the swearing-in ceremony for the new Israeli parliament, at the Knesset, or parliament, in Jerusalem, November 15, 2022.

There is still place for optimism despite Israel's election results - opinion

While the extremists in the new government can be concerning, there is still reason to remain optimistic.

|ByBRIAN BLUM

How did Israeli-Arabs react to Benjamin Netanyahu's election victory?

The Jerusalem Post spoke to two experts on the Israeli-Arab population in an attempt to understand the citizens' thoughts and feelings about the incoming coalition and government.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022ByELIAV BREUER
Joint List party chairman Ayman Odeh visits the home of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in Jenin, in the east Jerusalem Neighborhood of Beit Hanina, May 11, 2022

UTJ MK: We will cancel harmful anti-haredi 'decrees' of previous gov't

Consultations with Herzog continue for the second day * Ram Ben Barak challenges Lapid for Yesh Atid leadership, then backs down.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022ByELIAV BREUER
MK Yitzhak Goldknopf of the United Torah Judaism Party arrives for a meeting with Israeli president Isaac Herzog at the President's residence in Jerusalem on November 10, 2022, as Herzog began consulting political leaders to decide who to task with trying to form a new government.

Beyond election tribes and tribulations -opinion

As a result of the endless election cycle in Israel, we have seen an increase in tension between different groups and the strengthening of the walls that separate them.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022ByNIR BRAUDO
VOTING TAKES place on Election Day, last week

Israel, Brazil and US elections show democracy is thriving - analysis

Considering the fact that many of the world’s most powerful countries don’t have free and fair elections, the fact hundreds of millions went to the polls is important. 

NOVEMBER 9, 2022BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A man casts his vote in the Israeli general elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, on November 1, 2022.

Losing sleep? Elections may be to blame - study

While conventional wisdom suggests these highly anticipated events, such as elections, can cause stress and disrupt well-being, little research has been published exploring this relationship.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Israeli parliament members during a plenum session on the state budget at the assembly hall in the Israeli parliament, September 2, 2021.

Netanyahu to receive mandate to form Israel's gov't from Herzog on Sunday

Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman accused the Noam party leader Avi Maoz of wanting to "form a unit for racial purity in the Prime Minister's Office."

NOVEMBER 9, 2022ByELIAV BREUER
Chairman of the Electoral Comittee and Supreme Court judge Yitzhak Amit presents the official results of the elections to Israeli president Isaac Herzog, at the President's residence in Jerusalem, on November 9, 2022.

Herzog to begin consultations over mandate to form government

The formation of Israel's next coalition will officially begin this afternoon as President Isaac Herzog will begin his consultations with the parties.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022ByELIAV BREUER
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Israeli president Isaac Herzog at a memorial service marking 27 years since the assasination of late Israeli Prime Minsiter Yitzhak Rabin, held at Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem on November 6, 2022.

What led to Ben-Gvir, Smotrich's leap in the election? - analysis

Ben-Gvir and Smotrich's Religious Zionist party had far more voters in the election last week than in previous elections.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022ByELIAV BREUER
Then-head of the National Union party MK Betzalel Smotrich and attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir attend Otzma Yehudit party's election campaign event in Bat Yam on April 06, 2019.

Biden calls Netanyahu to congratulate him on his election victory

The UK's PM Sunak and France's President Macron have already congratulated Netanyahu on his victory in the election.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022ByLAHAV HARKOV
Benjamin Netanyahu on the phone with US President Joe Biden.

Ben-Gvir, Smotrich will coordinate negotiations for gov't positions

Remaining a united bloc will allow Smotrich to negotiate for the top cabinet positions, namely defense, justice, or finance minister.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022ByELIAV BREUER
Then-head of the National Union party MK Betzalel Smotrich and attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir attend Otzma Yehudit party's election campaign event in Bat Yam on April 06, 2019.