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.

 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

 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

 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


New poll sees seats move, but still no bloc reaching majority

The new results would leave the bloc led by Netanyahu with 60 seats and the bloc currently led by Lapid with 56 seats.

 Israeli foreign minister and Head of the Yesh Atid party Yair Lapid walks next to Head of opposition and head of the Likud party Benjamin Netanyahu at the assembly hall for a special session in memory of Israel's first Prime Minister David Ben Gurion, on November 8, 2021.

Why religious Zionists should vote for Smotrich - opinion

Smotrich is a man of integrity, truth and consistency. That cannot be taken for granted nowadays, after other religious Zionists in politics misled right-wing voters.

 RELIGIOUS ZIONIST Party chairman MK Bezalel Smotrich attends a conference in Tel Aviv last week.

Netanyahu’s autobiography and the election campaign - comment

Like everything that Netanyahu writes or utters, the new book is under suspicion, since he is known to be flimsy with his facts.

 LIKUD CHAIRMAN MK Benjamin Netanyahu speaks last week at a Manufacturers Association conference in Tel Aviv. It’s doubtful his autobiography will have any effect on any of the voters, says the writer.

Israel, Britain, Italy: All have comparative dysfunctional politics - analysis

That recognition is not meant to imply that what the Israeli political system is going through is not a disgrace, or that the continuous political stalemate here is not causing damage to the country.

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Smotrich in leaked recording: Netanyahu is the 'liar of all liars'

In a leaked recording, Smotrich said Netanyahu wanted to form a coalition with the Israeli-Arab party Ra'am despite saying otherwise.

 Head of the Religious Zionist Party MK Bezalel Smotrich speaks next to Head of opposition Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting with the opposition parties at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, on June 28, 2021.

West Bank won't be part of Israel, Labor leader Michaeli says

"It's a shame to invest in a place that at the end of the day, won't be part of Israel," said Transportation Minister Merav Michaeli.

Transportation Minister Merav Michaeli in Tel Aviv.

Israel Elections: Will Gadi Eisenkot make a political splash?

POLTICAL AFFAIRS: Gadi Eisenkot became the newest ex-chief of staff to swap his olive-colored uniform for a black suit and a blue or red tie, depending on the message.

 GADI EISENKOT gets a steady hand from his party leader Benny Gantz at a press conference announcing his entry into politics earlier this year.

Israel Elections: Far-right ghosts of Ben-Gvir, Smotrich haunt Netanyahu

INSIDE POLITICS: Can the former prime minister keep avoiding a public alliance with Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich ahead of Israel's election?

 BENJAMIN NETANYAHU visits Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda market in the run up to next month’s election.

Religious Zionist MK to 'Post': How can we restore Israel's democracy? - opinion

Ever since the election of former president of the Supreme Court of Israel Aharon Barak in 1995, Israel’s democracy has been on the slide.

 FORMER SUPREME Court president Aharon Barak attends a conference, 2019. Ever since the election of Barak as president in 1995, Israel’s democracy ‘has been on the slide,’ the writer argues.

Israel Elections: If Netanyahu wins, democracy is in peril - opinion

Benjamin Netanyahu winning the election could jeopardize democracy and make Israel the next Hungary, with Netanyahu the next Viktor Orban.

 Opposition head Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to tesitfy before the Meron Disaster Inquiry Committee, in Jerusalem, on July 21, 2022