World Zionist Congress

Rebranding Zionism, unifying Jews: Rabbi Doron Perez on his plans as WZO president - interview

JEWISH WORLD AFFAIRS: Rabbi Doron Perez, in his role as WZO president, aims to unify Jews and rebrand Zionism as a force for good

JANUARY 10, 2026|ByMICHAEL STARR

‘THE WORLD Zionist Organization is an ideal platform to play a unifying role.’ WZO President Rabbi Doron Perez holds a picture of his son Daniel, a tank commander who fell in battle on October 7, and whose body had been abducted into Gaza until finally being returned in a ceasefire deal in October.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid leads a Yesh Atid meeting at the Knesset, Jerusalem, November 17, 2025.

Knesset rejects Yesh Atid bill to nationalize KKL, Lapid accuses rivals of 'corruption'

Lapid cited systemic corruption “of the worst kind” as the reason for leaving.

JANUARY 7, 2026|ByKESHET NEEV

JNF Chairman elected: Ostrinsky to lead KKL as NYC Mayor scraps IHRA definition

Ostrinsky is set to serve in the position for two and a half years on behalf of the Liberal World Zionist Congress bloc.

JANUARY 4, 2026|ByMICHAEL STARR

When votes no longer matter: Why Eyal Ostrinsky must not be entrusted with KKL - opinion

If Eyal Ostrinsky is elected chairman of KKL, it will signal that representation is conditional, elections are reversible, and institutional access depends on ideological compliance.

DECEMBER 20, 2025|ByADAM SCOTT BELLOS

Zionism at a crossroads: Our responsibility, our future - opinion

Now more than ever, strong Zionist leadership must stand at the helm of the decisions that affect us all.

MARCH 14, 2025ByYAAKOV HAGOEL

Voting opens in election for World Zionist Congress, with future of Israel at stake

Any Jewish adult living in the United States can vote between March 10 and May 4 as long as they accept a set of Zionist principles and pay a $5 registration fee.

MARCH 10, 2025ByASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA

American Zionist Movement banner advertising the upcoming World Zionist Congress 2025 elections.

World Zionist Congress elections are more relevant than ever post-October 7 - interview

Voters share a very broad common denominator – the people of Israel and the State of Israel – top representatives say

MARCH 6, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR

PARTICIPANTS SING ‘Hatikvah’ at the end of a gala event on occasion of the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress at the original venue, the Stadtcasino Basel, in Basel, Switzerland, on Monday.

Fate of the Zionist movement must be decided by Zionists, not by anti-Zionists - opinion

There are plenty of places for anti-Zionists in this world; the WZC is not one of them.

MARCH 4, 2025ByELCHANAN POUPKO

RABBI DOV Landau delivers a class at the Mir Yeshiva in Jerusalem, 2023. To maintain the integrity of this election, the World Zionist Congress must make it clear that anyone who does not reject Landau’s position in the strongest terms cannot be elected or vote in this election, the writer argues.

Editor's Notes: Why are influencers taking over the WZC? - comment

One thing is certain: these elections will shape the future of Zionist institutions for years to come.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025ByZVIKA KLEIN

WHAT CHANGED that made social media influencers suddenly want to join political slates in an election many American Jews had never even heard of?

Kol Israel seeks Betar USA's expulsion from WZC elections over 'inflammatory rhetoric'

Kol Israel called for Betar USA’s expulsion over alleged election violations, inflammatory rhetoric, and threats, urging formal sanctions and removal from the American Zionist Movement.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR

World Likud retains power after party constitution amendment falls

The result marked a victory for World Zionist Organization head Yaakov Hagoel over a number of challengers.

FEBRUARY 16, 2025ByELIAV BREUER

PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG addresses a gala event on August 29, 2022, on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress, at the original venue, the Stadtcasino Basel, in Basel, Switzerland.

Power struggle within Likud to come to a head in key Sunday vote

Likud’s delegates in the World Zionist Congress are currently split evenly between representatives of the Likud in Israel and from the World Likud.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025ByELIAV BREUER

Culture and Sports Minister Micky Zohar at the Knesset. February 3, 2025.

Zionism: Reflections in Israel following October 7 - opinion

"In our time, Zionism is the daily choice to build an inclusive, just, and pluralistic society. It is reflected in creating resilient communities, strengthening ties with Jews around the world."

FEBRUARY 3, 2025ByANNA KISLANSKI

Anna Kislanski, head of the Reform Movement in Israel

Jerusalem lessees organizing to influence WZC election - exclusive

The group’s goal is for KKL to extend its primary lease of land that includes approximately 1,000 apartments for another century or more.

JANUARY 22, 2025ByELIAV BREUER