Posts Tagged: Israeli politics
The Curious Case of Israel’s Invisible Election
With the great election redo of 2019 less than two weeks away, Israelis across the political spectrum are meeting up in living rooms, pubs, and...
Three Scenarios for Israel’s Election Campaign
Election night drama usually ends in one victory speech and at least one gracious concession. In the hours after polls closed in Israel back on...
Seeking End to Netanyahu’s ‘Corrupt Leadership,’ Ex-Israeli PM Barak Announces Election Run
Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak announced on Wednesday a return to politics as the leader of a new party in Israel's coming national election, saying...
Israel’s Coalition Racket
JNS.org - The first thing to know about Israel’s electoral system is that it has a serious flaw. The second is that it’s very hard...
Israeli Democracy Is Not in Crisis
JNS.org - Israelis are rightly infuriated that their politicians couldn’t get their act together and form a government after national elections held on April 9....
Netanyahu Fires Education Minister Naftali Bennett and Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired two of his top cabinet ministers on Sunday in another twist to Israel’s recent political upheavals. According to Israeli news...
When the Judicial Authority Is Weakened, the Economy Follows, Says Israeli Economist
CTech - There is much evidence of the negative effect corruption has on a country’s economic prosperity, and of the positive effect the quality and...
It’s Time for Netanyahu’s Coalition Partners to Start Governing
JNS.org - On April 9, the Israeli electorate made a clear choice: to empower Benjamin Netanyahu to remain Israeli prime minister. Netanyahu received more Knesset...
Israel’s President Starts Consultations on Prime Minister Nomination
Israel's president began post-election consultations on Monday with political parties that will lead to his appointment of a candidate to form a government. Prime Minister Benjamin...
Far-Rightists Cleared for Israel Election, Arab Party Blocked
Israel's election board has approved far-right Jewish candidates accused by rivals of racism for next month's election while disqualifying an Arab party that Prime Minister...
Graft Accusation Piles Pressure on Israel’s Netanyahu as Election Looms
Opposition protesters waved black flags outside Benjamin Netanyahu's residence on Friday, sensing vulnerability in the Israeli prime minister weeks before an election where he will face...
How to Debate Israel’s National Security Decisions
In the public debate about Israel’s national security in general and a desirable Israeli-Palestinian settlement in particular, the dividing line between “political” and “professional” has...
Netanyahu-Brokered Deal to Bring Kahanists Into Knesset Draws Concern of US Pro-Israel Groups
A number of pro-Israel US groups and figures, as well as Middle East analysts, have weighed in with concern following the political deal brokered by...
Netanyahu’s Strongest Challengers Form Alliance in Israeli Election
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strongest challengers in an election in April joined forces on Thursday, adding more potency to the centrist candidates' bid to...
