israeli politics

 Ultra-Orthodox Jews block a road during a protest outside the city of Bnei Brak, March 3, 2024

'We need Torah scholars': Haredi paper slams secular Jews over IDF draft

Ultra-Orthodox paper Yated Ne'eman blasts secular Jews amid draft law debate, claiming Torah study is key to Jewish survival, not military service.

As Gaza war rages on, Israel focuses on petty politics over Washington

Some argue that Benny Gantz is better able to do this than Netanyahu, whose relationship with US President Joe Biden is believed to be strained and who is anathema to some Congressional Democrats.

03/03/2024

How the hostages' plight has been politicized

How is it conceivable that the lives of these individuals have become an issue over which there is no consensus and no outcry? How is there more than one side to the “hostage question”?

By DANA FAHN LUZON
29/02/2024

For first time in Israel, a trans woman has been elected as city council member

Weinberg, 65, will be serving as a city council member in the town of Kiryat Tivon, southeast of Haifa. She is a mother of two and also a grandmother.

Tuesday's election was a reminder of what clean politics could look like

Election campaigns can indeed be divisive and often nasty. But they do not have to be, and the municipal election this week was a reminder of this.

Municipal elections in Haifa: Who will locals elect in Israel's 3rd largest city?

The Jerusalem Post spoke to some local residents about their views on the election, which issues are important to Haifa, which candidates have their support, and what they think about the pigs.

How are IDF soldiers, Israeli prisoners voting for municipal elections?

Throughout Election Day, around 570 polling stations will be opened in various IDF positions, including conflict zones.

By SHLOMI HELLER , AMIR BOHBOT
27/02/2024

Will the municipal elections empower local authorities? Experts weigh in

Doron Levy: “Local authorities have encountered numerous challenges, and they merit empowerment, as they are the front line responders during emergencies.”

By DUDI FATIMER
25/02/2024

My vote for City Council: A vote for a liberal, Israeli Jerusalem

“It’s time to choose: A messianic Jerusalem or an Israeli Jerusalem?”

25/02/2024

Jerusalem elections are here: Who will run Jerusalem?

Results are not expected the night or even the morning after the elections but rather a few days later – and at the latest on Sunday, March 3.

25/02/2024
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