Israel Elections
Likud sets July primaries while Netanyahu weighs impact of candidates on election outcome
According to a knowledgeable source, Netanyahu has come to terms with the idea of primaries, meaning that he is not currently working to cancel them.
As Israel inches closer to elections, will the region see a silver lining, or concern? - analysis
Netanyahu’s coalition moves to ban Ra'am from future elections over terror links - report
Likud MK Galit Distel-Atbaryan says she will not run in party primaries, next Knesset elections
Yair Lapid calling for new elections is destroying the unity of Israel - opinion
Within days of losing the November 2022 election, he declared that it was “undemocratic.” Not because of irregularities in the voting system – all votes were collected and counted correctly.
Israel postpones local election until February 27
Election postponed so more reservists can participate, several members of government celebrate the decision.
Netanyahu: I plan to get rid of Hamas, but not my job
In spite of his plummeted popularity, Netanyahu is dedicated to remaining in office and remains steadfast in his commitment to the nation's security.
Hundreds of IDF reservists, candidates to remain on duty during municipal elections
The IDF revealed that 1,829 candidates are active reservists, of which hundreds will not be able to be released in time. The government is discussing another postponement of elections.
Israel must have a change in government soon, German-Jewish leader says
President of the Central Council of Jews: The 'problematic judicial reform is dividing Israeli society as the only democracy in the Middle East.'
Religious Zionism to merge with Jewish Home
Jewish Home has millions of shekel in debt, which the joint party will now share the burden of together.
Israeli election poll: Blue and White party leads as coalition struggles to gain majority
According to the survey, the Blue and White party led by Benny Gantz continues to lead with 28 mandates.
Netanyahu-led coalition would lose majority if elections held now - poll
If elections were held today, the Likud would receive less than 30 mandates, while Benny Gantz leads suitability ratings for the position of Prime Minister.
On this day: First ever election to the Knesset held in 1949
David Ben-Gurion won the elections and became Israel's first prime minister and Chaim Weizmann became Israel's first president.
Israel's electoral system only harms the country - opinion
The ballots cast by a mere 700,000 voters will now dictate the policies and conduct of the Israeli government in the years to come vis-a-vis its 10 million citizens and, indeed, the entire world.
