Elections 2019

How the UK Labour Party became a hotbed of antisemitism

Corbyn was an obscure Labour backbencher whose focus was on foreign policy and, in the run-up to the 2015 party primaries, was thought not to have met the 15 percent threshold.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn makes a campaign speech in Battersea, England, Oct. 31, 2019.
VOTERS AND TELLERS outside a polling station inside Menorah Primary School in Golders Green, London.

British Affairs: Brexit, antisemitism and Britain

Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks during general election campaign event in Swindon, Britain November 2, 2019

Corbyn rejected by prominent historian of Nazi Germany

A demonstrator carries a sign as teachers and students take part in a protest demanding immediate political change in Algiers, Algeria March 13, 2019

Algeria jails artist ahead of Dec. 12 elections


Netanyahu’s new math: When 56 is worth more than 60

Failing to achieve 61 seats without Liberman, Netanyahu chooses a diffrent option in order to remain Prime Minister

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu, vote, September 17, 2019

Did Trump lose the election for Netanyahu? - Analysis

The results of Tuesday’s election appeared to indicate that the slogan “Netanyahu: In Another League” was not as persuasive as the creative minds in Likud envisioned.

Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump

Netanyahu to pursue unity with Blue and White

Likudniks say he’s even ready for rotation with Gantz

Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Benny Gantz (R)

Voter apathy and the burden of democracy

Voting can feel like a burden at times, but in actuality, it is a responsibility.

VOTE AS IF your life depended upon it.

Liberman’s gambit pays off as Yisrael Beytenu remains kingmaker

Channel 12's and Channel 13’s exit polls both gave Yisrael Beytenu eight seats, while Kan’s exit poll put the party at 10 seats.

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman

Did Facebook fail Netanyahu? -Analysis

“Social media contributes to making politics more simplistic and more radical,” said Emmanuel Navon. “These extreme messages really don’t contribute to the political debate.”

A screenshot of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Facebook page.

Netanyahu and Gantz in tight race as nation votes

Likudniks plan to oust PM if he loses • Panel nixes Blue and White leader’s hometown rally

Benny Gantz and Benjamin Netanyahu rally their voters a day before elections 2019.

Will Rivlin use this election for revenge against Netanyahu? - Analysis

Rivlin may be getting another chance to take Netanyahu's job away.

PRESIDENT REUVEN Rivlin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu face off at the President’s residence in Jerusalem on Wednesday night

Naftali Bennett to "Post": Trump's map must be avoided at all costs

"We are very worried about the future of our country right now," Bennett said.

Naftali Bennett voting in Raanana

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz casts ballot

Gantz cast his ballot in Rosh Ha'Ayin on Tuesday morning.

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz votes, September 17, 2019