Israeli Election
Hadash-Ta’al, Balad sign deal to re-establish Joint List weeks ahead of Israel's election
The agreement is pending final approval by the three parties, with an official announcement expected in the coming days after negotiations over the framework appeared to reach a breakthrough.
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Kingmakers Bennett, Abbas leave both sides in the dark
Yamina leader to hold fateful meetings with Netanyahu, Lapid.
Lapid meets with Abbas for coalition talks
Abbas has become somewhat of an unlikely kingmaker since his party cleared the threshold to gain four Knesset seats, which could allow him to recommend either Netanyahu or his challenger, Lapid.
Israel's election problems require political surgery
Lurking beyond the past two years of political limbo in Israel are historic problems that require political surgery
Israelis vote again: Democracy? Or dystopia?
Elections are meant to choose a competent functioning government. In Israel, we voted four times – and got a string of dysfunctional ones.
Netanyahu calls rivals to join him, warns of fifth election if they don't
"We cannot be dragged to a fifth election," Netanyahu said. "I reach out my hand to all of my colleagues who agree with me. I do not reject anyone who agrees with these principles."
Did the COVID vaccines give Netanyahu a victory shot?
Pfizer’s vaccines saved Israel – and may have inadvertently rescued the prime minister as well.
Come together
Now is the time to stop this baseless hatred, find common ground – and even if we can’t love our neighbors, at least let’s respect them.
Israel Elections: Voter fraud, police attacks, and prisoners
In Netanya, two incidents of identity fraud were reported by Israel Police. Three individuals were arrested for pretending to be polling officials.
Where did Israel's prime ministerial candidates go on election eve?
Netanyahu, Lapid, Sa'ar, Bennett, Gantz: Everyone prefers to handle the pre-elections stress differently. Take a look!
