Debate

Toronto debate on antisemitism takes place with mayors absence

Toronto City Councilor Mike Colle addressed the audience during the event, emphasizing the broader stakes of the municipal election beyond everyday civic issues.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2026|ByALEX CARSON

Mayor of Toronto Olivia Chow participates in the 2026 Toronto Pride Parade on June 28, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario.

An ElAl flight at Ben Gurion International Airport, February 25, 2026.

Who should get to vote? Plans for 70,000 Israelis abroad to fly home for election sparks debate

It began with a column by Makor Rishon editor-in-chief Kalman Libeskind, who argued Israelis who have permanently moved abroad should think twice before flying back to help choose the next gov't.

AUGUST 10, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Members of the Lebanese army secure the area near the site of an Israeli strike, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon November 23, 2025

Israel sets election date for October 27, Netanyahu government to complete full term

With the elections set to take place on October 27 as planned, this will be the first time since 1988 that elections have been held after a full four-year term.

JULY 12, 2026|ByKESHET NEEV

Folarin Balogun of the US is shown a red card by referee Raphael Claus on July 1, 2026.

Trump intervention prompts FIFA to reverse World Cup red card ban for US striker Folarin Balogun

The unprecedented move has thrust FIFA's disciplinary process into the global spotlight and prompted an angry response from Belgium, which plays the US on Monday for a place in the quarter-finals.

JULY 6, 2026|ByREUTERS

Poilievre vows UNRWA funding cut over Hamas ties, Carney wants to maintain it

Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned Carney's "irresponsible" statement and requested a retraction in a Thursday social media post.

APRIL 17, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR

Liberal Leader Mark Carney shakes hands with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre following the French-language federal leaders' debate, in Montreal, Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

'The fall of the Oxford Union': The debased debate on Israel and apartheid - opinion

The November 28 debate on Israel and apartheid is likely to be counted among the more notorious episodes in the records of the Oxford Union.

JANUARY 5, 2025ByNEVILLE TELLER

Students and speakers prepare to start an Oxford Union debate.

Ben Shapiro, Sam Harris lay out best cases for voting Trump or Harris - opinion

This election offers Americans a choice that goes beyond traditional partisan divides, with two deeply unpopular candidates, each representing different problems in American politics.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024ByATAR PORAT

Sam Harris (left), Bari Weiss (center), and Ben Shapiro (right) during a debate over Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, October 29, 2024.

VP candidates discuss support for Israel's preemptive strikes against Iran during debate

Walz dodges questions on Israel launching a preemptive strike against Iran; Vance says Israel will 'do what they think they need to do.'

OCTOBER 2, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN

Republican vice presidential nominee U.S. Senator JD Vance (R-OH) and Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gesture as they speak during a debate hosted by CBS in New York, U.S., October 1, 2024.

The Harris-Trump presidential debate: What did it mean for Israel? - opinion

Kamala Harris is not necessarily the best candidate for US President, under the circumstances she is the preferable of the two options.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024BySUSAN HATTIS ROLEF

Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a presidential debate with Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, hosted by ABC in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 10, 2024

Should Kamala Harris use debate to prove support for Jews, Israel?

The strategists are confident in Harris's support for the Jewish community and Israel. The foreign policy expert and the actor think the onus is on Harris to use the debate to prove it.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN