Elections

Benny Gantz is reclaiming relevance in politics because Israel wants unity - opinion

Israel needs unity and renewed common purpose. Gantz is the politician who most credibly embodies that aspiration. That is why his campaign is gaining traction.

Head of Blue and White party MK Benny Gantz speaks during press conference in Tel Aviv on August 23, 2025.
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett seen with Gadi Eisenkot during a march in support of the conscription of ultra-Orthodox Jews into the IDF, from the entrance of Jerusalem to the Knesset, January 15, 2026

With new players and old alliances, Israel’s post-October 7 political map takes shape

An Israeli Arab casts her ballot at a polling station inside a church in the northern town of Reineh, March 17, 2015.

Arab parties sign commitment to re-establish joint list ahead of Israel's elections

Gadi Eisenkot and Yesh Atid leader MK Yair Lapid seen on November 1, 2025

Could Bennett, Lapid, and Eisenkot topple Netanyahu in Israel's next election? - analysis


Mamdani: 'We will build a city hall that does not waver in fight against scourge of antisemitism'

"My friends, we have toppled a political dynasty," Mamdani stated in his remarks, referring to his defeat of former governor Andrew Cuomo.

Democratic candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks after winning the 2025 New York City Mayoral race, at an election night rally in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, US, November 4, 2025.

Mamdani winning in NY means antisemitism can win elections, would impact Jews globally - editorial

Whichever candidate prevails, the implications will be felt far beyond New York. If Mamdani's on top, that would be a bad day for Jews worldwide. If not, we must reflect on why he almost did.

Democratic candidate for New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, shakes the hand of a cab driver while campaigning in Manhattan's Upper East Side neighborhood during early voting, in New York City, U.S., October 27, 2025

In NJ governor’s race, Mikie Sherrill fends off GOP candidate whose aide spurned ‘money from Jews’

Mikie Sherrill won New Jersey's governor race, defeating Jack Ciattarelli, whose campaign faced backlash over antisemitic comments despite support from Trump and Orthodox leaders.

A Yiddish-language sign supporting Jack Ciattarelli, GOP candidate for New Jersey governor, in Teaneck, New Jersey, Nov. 4, 2025.

BBC accused of misleading after whistleblower says broadcaster 'spliced' Trump speech - Telegraph

A BBC Panorama program broadcast before the 2024 election allegedly misled viewers by splicing Trump's speech, making it seem like he incited the Capitol Hill riot.

General view of the BBC Television studios at Media City in Salford, Britain, March 13, 2023

Zohran Mamdani wins New York mayoral election as Cuomo, Sliwa, concede race

NYC mayoral race draws out 2 million voters as polls close • Democratic governors win in New Jersey, Virginia

ZOHRAN MAMDANI, Democratic candidate (R), during a mayoral debate with Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa (C) and Independent candidate Andrew Cuomo, in New York City, Oct. 16, 2025.

Electing Mamdani will lead to New Yorkers learning hard lessons in real time - comment

No candidate will deliver what they are promising to New York, and Mamdani's housing plan alone is equal to just barely under the entire city budget.

Democratic candidate for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, votes in the New York City mayoral election at a polling site at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School in Astoria, Queens borough of New York City, US, November 4, 2025

Linda Sarsour: Mamdani's biggest financial backer is Council on American–Islamic Relations

Sarsour asserted during a panel that the Unity and Justice Fund was controlled by Council on American–Islamic Relations and was a significant donor to Mamdani's campaign.

Activist Linda Sarsour speaks as protesters gather at Foley Square calling for the release of Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., April 14, 2025.

Netanyahu weighs snap elections amid MAG scandal, low trust in judicial system - report

KAN's report further notes that, in the view of those in Netanyahu's inner circle, the MAG's case could be tied to the prime minister's wider campaign against Israel's judicial system.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over backdrop of Sde Teiman military base.

New Jersey A-G temporarily shuts down polling stations following bomb threats

After local law enforcement secured the scenes and conducted sweeps of the locations, New Jersey Lieutenant Governor announced that there are "no credible threats at this time."

Democratic candidate for New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill speaks as she holds a campaign rally in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., November 1, 2025.

New York Jews voting for 'Jew-hater' Zohran Mamdani are stupid, Trump says in fiery attack

"Any Jewish person that votes for Zohran Mamdani, a proven and self professed JEW HATER, is a stupid person!!!," the US president wrote on Truth Social.

(L-R:) US President Donald Trump; Zohran Mamdani