Debate

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.

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Folarin Balogun of the US is shown a red card by referee Raphael Claus on July 1, 2026.
Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar party speaks during a conference at Tel Aviv University, May 12, 2026.

Gadi Eisenkot challenges Netanyahu to public debate in response to Likud video criticizing him

"Netanyahu, enough with the incitement videos... set a date and a place. Come to a public debate. We'll answer the public's questions. A true leader speaks with the public," Eisenkot said.

|ByKESHET NEEV
Former US First Lady Dr. Jill Biden speaks during the 29th annual Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on May 5, 2026.

Joe Biden's wife Jill thought he was 'having a stroke' during 2024 presidential debate

Joe Biden, 81 years old at the time of the debate, dropped out of the US presidential race on July 21, 2024.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Kosher restaurant vandalized in Athens by anti-Israel hooligans.

'Zionophobia': A new term to fight anti-Zionism - opinion

Zionophobia ought to be on the lips of every individual who is thrust into the Israel debate, and the term should be broadcast far and wide on social media and beyond.

|ByDANIEL M. ROSEN

'Very bad Palestinian': Trump slams Biden's Israel performance at presidential debate

The two candidates used the war in Gaza as the centerpiece of their debate, with Biden adding that only Hamas wants to be at war, and Trump placing partial blame on Israel.

JUNE 28, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN, REUTERS
Democratic candidate, US President Joe Biden, speaks during a presidential debate with Republican candidate, former US President Donald Trump, in Atlanta, Georgia, US, June 27, 2024.

Biden vs Trump debate: Where to watch and what to expect - explainer

Trump and Biden debated in the 2020 race, with their first exchange devolving into a chaotic shouting match - this year, moderators will mute candidates' microphones to allow uninterrupted answers.

JUNE 25, 2024ByREUTERS
CANDIDATES DONALD TRUMP and Joe Biden face off during the final presidential debate of that election season, Oct. 22, 2020.

Biden, Trump poised to debate on June 27 on CNN

"Donald Trump lost two debates to me in 2020. Since then he hasn't shown up for a debate," Biden said in a video message posted on X.

MAY 15, 2024ByREUTERS
Former U.S. President Donald Trump attending the Trump Organization civil fraud trial, in New York State Supreme Court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., November 6, 2023 and U.S. President Joe Biden participating in a meeting with Italy's Prime Minister

Candace Owens challenges Ben Shapiro to debate on Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism definition

Post quitting the Daily Wire, Candance Owens wants to debate against former Daily Wire colleague Ben Shapiro. Shapiro accepts the challenge, reminding her that he offered a debate months ago.

APRIL 6, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Conservative talk show host Candace Owens speaks during at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, U.S. February 25, 2022.

Knesset debates extending service of IDF reservists

The debate coincided with a hearing in the Supreme Court about the legality of the haredi exemption from IDF service.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024ByELIAV BREUER
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Israeli minister of Defense Yoav Galant, Ministers and MK's during a discussion and a vote on the expulsion of MK Ofer Cassif at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, February 19, 2024.

Trump seeks debate with Biden in 2024 presidential race

Nikki Haley, a former South Carolina governor and UN ambassador under Trump, is running a distant second to Trump in opinion polls but has vowed to go on challenging him for the nomination.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024ByREUTERS
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden debate in Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday.

Attacks get personal at fourth Republican presidential debate

Candidates used personal attacks such as 'Blowhard,', 'fascist,' and 'Voldemort' to stand out on stage to cut into Donald Trump's more than 40-point-plus polling lead.

DECEMBER 7, 2023ByREUTERS
Republican presidential candidate and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy holds up a handwritten sign referring to fellow candidate Nikki Haley as he speaks during the fourth Republican debate on December 6, 2023.

'Churchill was a war criminal,' Islamic leader says in Israel-Gaza war debate

Islamic leader Mohammed Hijab, in a televised debate with Rabbi Shmuley, made several bizarre and offensive comments and accusations against Israel and President Herzog.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Winston Churchill, cigar aficionado, 1950

Donald Trump 'missing in action,' Ron DeSantis says at second Republican debate

DeSantis promised to deploy the US military against Mexican cartels, while entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy said he would try to revoke birthright citizenship for the children of those who entered the co

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023ByREUTERS
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks at the 2023 NHGOP Amos Tuck Dinner in Manchester, New Hampshire, US, April 14, 2023.

Lessons for Israel: Love means being able to say sorry - opinion

We need a professional mediator to enable effective communication in a series of closed meetings to bridge the gaps over the summer.

JULY 28, 2023ByARYEH GREEN
MEN, WOMEN, and children sit at the Ezrat Yisrael section of the Western Wall Wednesday night to read Eicha (the Book of Lamentations) at the start of the Tisha Be’av fast.