Posts Tagged: Israel Elections
Could Israel’s Religious Parties Surge in Next Round of Elections?
JNS.org - As the Sept. 17 elections draw here, a flurry of activity among the various political parties continues to be a game-changer. Israel is...
There Will Be No Unity Government
JNS.org - My commitment is clear: To establish a strong right-wing government after the election, which will continue to lead the State of Israel to...
Amazon Aims to Launch in Israel in September, Ahead of Elections and Jewish Holidays
JNS.org - Amazon is reportedly aiming to open its operations in Israel ahead of the country’s Sept. 17 elections and Jewish holidays, which fall at...
The Stakes Have Never Been Higher in Israel’s Elections
As Israel prepares for the parliamentary election in September, its second in five months, most national security experts, politically savvy individuals, and academics suggest that...
White House: Trump Won’t Present Peace Plan to Arab Leaders Before Israel Elections
JNS.org - A senior White House official denied on Wednesday a report that US President Donald Trump plans on laying out his Mideast peace plan...
Is This the End for Netanyahu?
Although Benjamin Netanyahu has now become Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, projections suggest that MK and former defense minister Avigdor Lieberman will achieve his objective and...
Former Israeli Leader Barak Joins With Left-Wing in Election Run
Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak on Thursday announced a joint run with a left-wing party in a September election to try to end Benjamin Netanyahu's...
Former Israeli Justice Minister Shaked Calls for Right-Wing Unity Ahead of September Elections
JNS.org - Former Israeli Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked told a group of New York Republican leaders visiting the Jewish state this week that Israel’s right-wing,...
Despite the Likud’s Best Efforts, Israel Still Headed to the Polls in September
JNS.org - Israel remains headed to the polls in September, despite a serious attempt by the Likud Party to cancel the elections it itself called....
Labor Members Vote on a New Leader Ahead of Upcoming National Election
JNS.org - Labor party members headed to the polls on Tuesday to determine who will represent the once-prominent faction in Israel’s national elections in September. Approximately...
With Partnerships Disintegrating, Israel’s Right at Risk in Upcoming Elections
JNS.org - The extreme right-wing Otzma Yehudit Party announced on Tuesday that it was dissolving its partnership with the Jewish Home Party, potentially threatening the...
Netanyahu Considers Canceling Israel’s Second Round of Elections on Sept. 17
JNS.org - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering canceling the Sept. 17 elections, his spokesperson said on Tuesday. This development came after Knesset Speaker Yuli...
Two New Israeli Contenders Enter Political Fray Before Fall Elections
JNS.org - Israel’s repeat election on Sept. 17 might not be a literal do-over of April 9, as two new parties may be entering the...
Israel’s Religious Parties Hurt Judaism
JNS.org - On the surface, the fact that Israel is headed back to an election only weeks after the last one looks like a system...
