Israeli Election
Israel does not need politicians to always agree, but it needs a unity government - editorial
For the politicians vying for our vote to lead the country, the task ahead should not simply be to form the next government but to begin putting the country back together.
Ben-Gvir plans to change IDF ethics code, emphasize 'Jewish values,' if named defense minister
Ben-Gvir accuses Netanyahu of planning to oust him, form unity gov't with Eisenkot
B’Yachad promotes referendums to enable the disabled – opinion
Israel's electoral system leaves voters with no representative to call their own - opinion
Israel’s proportional representation system lacks a constituency-based element, leaving voters with little direct connection to their elected representatives
Deadlock deepens as post-deadline polls leave both blocs short of 61 Knesset seats - analysis
The deadlock has forced parties to recalibrate. If the country is headed towards yet another deadlock, the question becomes: how can it be broken?
PA elections should be held after Israeli election results, Palestinian think tank says
The Ramallah-based think tank predicted Fatah will not secure a parliamentary majority unless opposition forces remain deeply divided.
Ben-Gvir sues Eisenkot for NIS 100,000 over 'false attribution of incitement to killing, racism'
According to the lawsuit, Eisenkot described videos containing messages such as "the only way is to kill" and "a good Arab is a dead Arab."
Cutting support for Haredi families would weaken Israel’s demographic resilience, economy - opinion
Population decline can create a feedback loop. As populations shrink, the burden on younger generations grows, making it harder for young couples to raise families.
Unfilled state comptroller seat stalls Israel's whistleblower protections and campaign oversight
The comptroller vacancy followed a disputed vote in the Knesset to choose former state comptroller Englman’s successor.
Most ‘connected’ American Jews favor opposition win in Israel’s October election, survey finds
“The strong interest of American Jews in elections in Israel demonstrates the importance of Israel to them," JPPI President Prof. Yedidia Stern said.
Israel extends foreign-passport entry to allow citizens to return home ahead of October elections
“We will ensure that every Israeli who chooses to come to Israel and vote will be able to exercise their democratic right,” The Democrats MK Gilad Kariv.
'He's from Muslim Brotherhood': Otzma Yehudit calls to bar Ra'am MK Abbas from Knesset elections
The demand came following a post shared by Abbas, in which he claimed Arab parties were forced to accept Israel as a Jewish state to avoid being barred from elections, and it was not a choice.
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.
