Posts Tagged: Israel Elections
Netanyahu Election Rival Open to West Bank Settlement Removals
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's toughest election rival voiced openness on Wednesday to a future removal of settlements from the West Bank, sparking debate over...
The Case Against Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to call for an early election, scheduled to take place on April 9, was nothing short of another political...
Political Dysfunctionality and Electoral Chaos in Israel
Setting aside the Gaza confrontations, 2018 was one of Israel’s best years since the establishment of the state. President Trump’s administration has become the most Israel-friendly...
Political Pundit Caroline Glick Joins ‘New Right’ Party
JNS.org - American-Israeli political pundit Caroline Glick will be joining Israeli Education Minister Naftali Bennett and Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked’s new party ahead of elections this...
In Israeli Elections, the Mudslinging Is Only Beginning
JNS.org - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Likud officials’ sharp criticism of former Habayit Hayehudi leader Naftali Bennett and Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked...
The ‘BBB Elections’: Act One
JNS.org - Israelis and all those physically present in Israel (except for a very small group of privileged citizens) will be going to the polls on...
Lost Votes Could Sink the Israeli Right
JNS.org - The departure of Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked from Habayit Hayehudi has left the religious Zionist party confused and reeling, but it’s not the only...
Left-Wing ‘Threat’ Could Benefit Netanyahu
JNS.org - To pose a viable alternative to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government in the April 9 Knesset election, the left-wing parties must form a bloc....
With Early Elections, Netanyahu Seeks Public Acquittal
JNS.org - On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the heads of the coalition parties decided to call an early election, citing the divisive...
Netanyahu Called Elections That Will Favor Him
JNS.org - “We’ve had four good years, but all good things must come to an end.” This statement from Habayit Hayehudi party chief and Israeli...
Netanyahu Avoids Early Israel Elections for Now After Minister’s About-Face
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday avoided an early election for now after a coalition partner backed away from toppling a government hanging on...
Israel’s Netanyahu Takes Over Defense Job as Coalition Falters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will take over the defense portfolio in his government after his defense minister resigned this week, a spokesman for his...
Israeli PM Netanyahu Faces Snap Election Calls After Defense Minister Quits
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced calls on Thursday from his coalition partners to hold an early election, a day after the defense minister's resignation...
Netanyahu Is Expected to Call Early Israel Elections
JNS.org - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to call for early elections in the midst of legal troubles, pending controversial legislation and feuding among...
