Elections
Haredi exit from gov't pushes Netanyahu forward in election polls, survey finds
In this scenario, neither bloc has enough seats to form a government. The current coalition holds 53 seats, while the opposition, plus Bennett, totals 57.
Israel's post-holiday politics: Will Netanyahu take a political hit to keep coalition intact?
Trump administration tells US diplomats abroad not to opine on foreign elections
Hagoel tops Likud Central Committee vote, beating four ministers to retain World Likud dominance
Knesset election dynamics largely unchanged despite Shas, UTJ leaving gov't, N12 poll finds
Israel's Channel 12 conducted a poll on general election scenarios following the Sephardi-haredi Shas Party's Wednesday announcement that they are leaving the coalition.
Andrew Cuomo lists several Jewish endorsements on his website. But do they still apply?
Two out of the nine Jewish organizations listed as supporting Andrew Cuomo have stated that their endorsements applied only to the primary election and have not yet decided who to support in November.
Israel needs real platforms from our leaders - opinion
To meet challenges, Israel needs a broad national leadership coalition that rises above sectarian interests and leaders who know how to move forward.
Trump backs Texas plan to redraw voting maps to benefit House Republicans
Trump announced his plan to support the redrawing of Texas voting districts in order to boost his party's chances of retaining a majority in next year's midterm elections.
Does UTJ’s departure mean that Israel is heading to an election? - analysis
The short answer is probably yes, but not immediately.
Lapid's Yesh Atid initiates process to dissolve Knesset, send Israel to elections
The party will need the signatures of at least 61 MKs in order to file a request to Knesset Speaker MK Amir Ohana to approve the new proposal.
Netanyahu's Likud loses seats, Bennett, Smotrich gain seats in latest poll
According to the survey, Netanyahu’s coalition could retain 51 seats, while an opposition led by Bennett would hold strong with 59.
Netanyahu strengthens, Bennett struggles to form gov't, Eisenkot gains mandate in newest poll
The poll surveyed 511 respondents, representing a representative sample of Israel’s adult population (Jewish and Arab, over the age of 18).
It is time for Bibi to pass the torch - opinion
While a constant refrain is heard here that only Bibi can do the job, this is a self-fulfilling prophecy that prevents younger people from even thinking of getting involved in a political arena.
Eisenkot announces split from Gantz's National Unity party
“Member of Knesset Lt. Gen. (res.) Gadi Eisenkot informed National Unity Party chairman Benny Gantz of his intention to leave the party and return his mandate to it,” the party said.
Mamdani is a wolf in sheep's keffiyehs - opinion
Selling antisemitism with a smile.
