Ofer Berkovitch
Changes in Jerusalem: What's new in local politics in Israel's capital?
11 months away from the Jerusalem city council and mayoral elections, Ofer Berkovitch’s departure – even if, as he emphasized, being only temporary – shakes things up.
Jerusalem opposition head Ofer Berkovitch to leave city council
Countdown to Jerusalem elections begins - Safra Square gets ready
This week in Jerusalem: Where do you pray?
Who’s the boss in Jerusalem? Moshe Lion?
The Hitorerut head claimed that the city is filthy and that Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion is not doing his job andis not fulfilling his pledge to clean the streets.
More than words
Lion should understand that a mayor whose reputation is based on his respect and gentleness should avoid the types of words and behaviors that risk returning the atmosphere to the bad old days.
Safra Square – The new look
Here are the factions with their respective leaders and portfolios:
Ofer Berkovitch talks to 'In Jerusalem' 6 weeks after losing mayoral race
Berkovitch says he thinks the haredim put a lot of pressure on Moshe Lion.
Jerusalem Mayor Lion fails to draft rival Berkovitch's party to coalition
Berkovitch, who will be Lion's opposition leader, said he would lead his Hitorerut party in a long struggle.
Despite losing elections, cause for celebration for Berkovitch supporters
Berkovitch supporters' excitement and enthusiasm stemmed from the realization that in their loss there was a great victory.
This week in 60 seconds
Got a minute? Here's the week in review.
Haredi fighting gives unity candidate Lion a headache on election day
Worth some 9,000 votes in Jerusalem, Frankel’s ballot and that of his community could end up swaying the election – oddly enough for the secular, pluralist candidate Berkovitch.
In Jerusalem race's last moments, Berkovitch seeks to tip the scales
“Jerusalem’s future is on the table,” Berkovitch told reporters on Tuesday after casting his vote.
Jerusalem runoff
