Elections

Democratic process by which leaders are chosen. Israel must hold parliamentary elections at least once every five years

Trump administration tells US diplomats abroad not to opine on foreign elections

In the directive released by the State Dept., it was made clear that the United States "will pursue partnerships with countries wherever our strategic interests align."

By REUTERS
18/07/2025

Hagoel tops Likud Central Committee vote, beating four ministers to retain World Likud dominance

Hagoel’s triumph comes five months after the same ministers tried to push a constitutional amendment that would have slashed the voting power of Likud activists abroad to just 20 percent.

  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and National Security Minister It

Knesset election dynamics largely unchanged despite Shas, UTJ leaving gov't, N12 poll finds

Israel's Channel 12 conducted a poll on general election scenarios following the Sephardi-haredi Shas Party's Wednesday announcement that they are leaving the coalition.

Andrew Cuomo lists several Jewish endorsements on his website. But do they still apply?

Two out of the nine Jewish organizations listed as supporting Andrew Cuomo have stated that their endorsements applied only to the primary election and have not yet decided who to support in November.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
16/07/2025

Israel needs real platforms from our leaders

To meet challenges, Israel needs a broad national leadership coalition that rises above sectarian interests and leaders who know how to move forward.

By MARC TOBIN
16/07/2025

Trump backs Texas plan to redraw voting maps to benefit House Republicans

Trump announced his plan to support the redrawing of Texas voting districts in order to boost his party's chances of retaining a majority in next year's midterm elections.

By REUTERS
16/07/2025

Does UTJ’s departure mean that Israel is heading to an election?

The short answer is probably yes, but not immediately.

Lapid's Yesh Atid initiates process to dissolve Knesset, send Israel to elections

The party will need the signatures of at least 61 MKs in order to file a request to Knesset Speaker MK Amir Ohana to approve the new proposal.

Netanyahu's Likud loses seats, Bennett, Smotrich gain seats in latest poll

According to the survey, Netanyahu’s coalition could retain 51 seats, while an opposition led by Bennett would hold strong with 59.

By MAARIV
11/07/2025

Netanyahu strengthens, Bennett struggles to form gov't, Eisenkot gains mandate in newest poll

The poll surveyed 511 respondents, representing a representative sample of Israel’s adult population (Jewish and Arab, over the age of 18).

By AVRAHAM BLOCH , MOSHE COHEN
05/07/2025
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