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


Rep. Elise Stefanik, self-styled protector of Jews right-wing, announces run for New York Governor

Stefanik seeks to become the first Republican since George Pataki to move into the governor’s mansion in Albany.

Rep. Elise Stefanik speaks at the ADL's Never Is Now summit at Javits Center on March 03, 2025 in New York City.

Despite Likud boost, opposition maintains majority as Sde Teiman, MAG scandal continues - poll

Despite the chaos of the week, when asked about their feelings regarding the future of Israel, just over half the public reported feeling optimistic.

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

Is this next election cycle our last chance to save Israel’s future?

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Professor Dan Ben-David, a leading economist, warns that Israel’s future depends on urgent education reforms, with the next election potentially its last chance.

Israel has ‘the worst education system in the developed world,’ according to Prof. Ben-David. Here, President Isaac Herzog greets students at the opening of the school year in September at Rambam Religious School in Kiryat Shmona.

‘Jewish safety’ isn’t one thing. Let’s stop reducing a million NYers to a single concern - opinion

Discourse on "Jewish safety" in the NYC election is dehumanizing. A queer Jewish woman and JQY director argues that safety includes both fighting hate crimes and the freedom to be one's whole self.

Jewish identity is complex, writes a nonprofit leader.

Mamdani must be a mayor who protects New York's Jews, unites minorities in city - editorial

For Mamdani personally, embracing Jewish safety should be politically astute. Can Mamdani acknowledge a Jewish state? If not, we’re afraid he might be an antisemite.

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani holds a press conference at the Unisphere in the Queens borough of New York City, US, November 5, 2025.

Jacob Frey, Jewish mayor of Minneapolis, defeats challenger who drew Mamdani comparisons

Jacob Frey defeats Democratic Socialist opponent Omar Fateh in Minneapolis mayoral race, signaling hope for Jewish voters concerned about anti-Israel rhetoric in the Democratic Party.

 Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks at an Election Night party in Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 4, 2025.

ADL launches 'Mamdani Monitor' to track policies that may affect Jewish New Yorkers

The 'Mamdani Monitor' initiative was announced following the election of Zohran Mamdani as NYC mayor, focusing on policies that may affect Jewish New Yorkers.

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt speaks onstage at ADL's Never Is Now conference on March 3, 2025 in New York City.

Mamdani's election calls for political campaigns to rethink their strategies - analysis

While his political opponents were insulting him, Mamdani showed that a good election campaign must inspire voters.

Democratic candidate for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani greets a supporter while campaigning on the final weekend before the 2025 mayoral election in New York City, US, November 1, 2025.

Jewish NYC vote breakdown: 63% for Cuomo, 33% for Mamdani in mayoral race

Mamdani became the first Muslim to be elected as New York CIty's mayor. Still, he did so by capitalizing on support from voters with no religious affiliation.

New York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani celebrates during an election night event at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in Brooklyn, New York on November 4, 2025.

NYC Jews cautious, others jubilant, following Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral win

Major Jewish organizations issued a joint statement calling on the mayor-elect to govern with respect for the city's diverse views.

Democratic candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani's Jewish supporters hold posters as they gather outside the venue of an election night watch party, after Mamdani won the 2025 New York City Mayoral race, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, US, November 5, 2025.