Israeli Election
Former deputy FM Haskel announces launch of new Israel First political party
The announcement came one day after Haskel resigned from her position as deputy foreign minister over the passing of controversial legislation that froze the arrests of haredi draft evaders.
Political logic behind Netanyahu’s controversial legislative blitz - analysis
Thousands of Israelis abroad plan to fly home to vote – one initiative wants to help them get there
Netanyahu's unity gov't call must become action, PM needs to begin laying foundations - editorial
Israel Elections: What are essential attributes of a good leader? - opinion
Interestingly enough, in just a few verses in our weekly portion (Numbers 27:15-17), we have four different answers to that question.
Ahead of Israeli elections, keep politics civil - editorial
Lower your mud-slinging hands, politicians; let us keep to tarbut hadiun (discussion culture) and see, for once, a respectful election.
Knesset dissolution bill passes initial reading
Vote passes 110-0 • Coalition threatens to bring forward bill barring criminal defendant from forming gov’t
Comptroller criticizes three-fold cost rise in overseeing elections
The budget for oversight of polling stations tripled over the past three elections,
Bill to let Israelis vote overseas submitted by departing MK
Currently, Israel limits voting abroad to diplomats and emissaries of Zionist institutions, who vote in embassies and consulates. Regular citizens and students abroad don't get to vote.
Anglos and deaf activist to enter Knesset under Israeli 'Norwegian Law'
In Yamina, Religious Services Minister Matan Kahana resigned his Knesset seat to make way for deaf activist Shirley Pinto.
US Jewish groups welcome new government in Israel
“Congratulations to the people of Israel on this historic day. This new government proudly reflects Israel’s broad and diverse societal makeup with political parties from the left to the right.”
Lapid, Gantz rising in first election polls after Gaza conflict
Both the N12 and Channel 13 polls found that Netanyahu would have an even harder time forming a government if elections were held today.
PM blasts Bennett after call for unity government
Netanyahu says he'd be opposition leader, won't seek presidency
7+3 top Israel stories from Israel's 73rd year
Check out this recap of the 10 articles readers found most interesting, heart-warming, and astounding this year.
