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

‘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'

KKL-JNF building in Jerusalem

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

KKL-JNF building in Jerusalem

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


US sees increase in candidates and slates for election to World Zionist Congress

The slates represent a variety of different ideological, political, cultural, and religious American Zionist beliefs and movements. The candidates reportedly hail from 43 US states and territories.

 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.

Allegations of Christian influence surface as World Zionist Congress election heats up

Israel365 asked David Friedman to support a slate of candidates in next year’s election for the World Zionist Congress.

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman speaks at the opening of Pilgrimage Road at the City of David archaeological site in the eastern Jerusalem neighborhood of Silwan, June 30, 2019.

Backroom maneuvering intensifies as Jewish factions vie for control of national institutions

As the 2025 Zionist Congress elections approach, Likud's internal power struggle is expected to intensify, particularly between Zohar’s camp and Hagoel’s overseas supporters.

 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.

Ceremony marks 76 years since Altalena sinking

"On this day, in this place, and at this time, we must fulfil the legacy of Menachem Begin, who showed tremendous leadership and declared here on the Altalena: ‘Civil war, never again.’"

  World Zionist Organization Chair Yaakov Hagoel drops a wreath to mark the spot where the Altalena sank, June 23, 2024.

WATCH: Memorial Service for victims of October 7 Massacre

Join the the LIVE ceremony that will be broadcast throughout the world

#Bringthemhome - World Zionist Organization

Israel’s future: A tale of two (or three) Zionisms - opinion

The lines between religion and state are being blurred.

  THE ISSUE under discussion this Passover, on the eve of the 75th anniversary of Israel, is how do we perceive the origin story of Zionism?

Israel’s future: A tale of two (or three?) Zionisms - opinion

Jews should be able to decide to live in the best way possible, and the best place possible, without compromising on their beliefs – secular or religious.

 Mordechai (Moti) Kahana.

World Zionist Congress adopts resolutions against Israel's judicial reform

The World Zionist Organization concluded a three day online voting procedure, on proposals that were suggested at the special World Zionist Congress last month.

 World Zionist Organization executive chairman Yaakov Hagoel at the 125th anniversary event for the First Zionist Congress.

Rothman escorted out of World Zionist Congress after anti-reform protests

The World Zionist Congress has been rocked by arguments between the right and left surrounding the judicial reform.

 MK Simcha Rothman attends a committee meeting at the Knesset, January 17, 2023.

Extraordinary World Zionist Congress begins today

The World Zionist Congress is a gathering of representatives of  Jewish Zionists from 40 countries. The Congress is the supreme body in terms of legislation and outlining the policies of the WZO.

 World Zionist Organization executive chairman Yaakov Hagoel at the 125th anniversary event for the First Zionist Congress.