israeli politics

Will the municipal elections empower local authorities? Experts weigh in

Doron Levy: “Local authorities have encountered numerous challenges, and they merit empowerment, as they are the front line responders during emergencies.”

By DUDI PATIMER
25/02/2024

My vote for City Council: A vote for a liberal, Israeli Jerusalem

“It’s time to choose: A messianic Jerusalem or an Israeli Jerusalem?”

25/02/2024

Jerusalem elections are here: Who will run Jerusalem?

Results are not expected the night or even the morning after the elections but rather a few days later – and at the latest on Sunday, March 3.

25/02/2024

Former PM Ehud Barak calls on Israelis to 'besiege the Knesset'

The former prime minister criticized the inaction and failure of Netanyahu's government to take accountability, while calling for Israelis to "protest outside the Knesset day and night."

IDF soldiers vote at warzone polling stations for local elections

Israel’s municipal elections were originally slated for Tuesday, October 31, 2023, but have since been postponed multiple times on account of the war, until this coming Tuesday.

Ex-spy Jonathan Pollard wants to enter the Knesset, send Gazans to Ireland

At the Table: Now back in Israel after 30 years in US prison, Jonathan Pollard is eyeing the Knesset alongside Itamar Ben-Gvir. He calls to annex Gaza, send Gazans to Ireland, and rename the IDF.

 The scene of a shooting attack on Highway 1, near Ma'ale Adumin, on February 22, 2024

'A gay man without rights:' Israeli reservist who killed highway terrorist speaks out

Ben-Shimon's tweet went viral on social media and drew many reactions.

Israel to receive US aid 'very quickly' despite House delay, Knesset speaker says

Political Affairs: Speaker Amir Ohana talks to 'Post' about his US visit earlier this month, haredi conscription, the future of Likud, among other hot topics in Israel.

Netanyahu delays Palestinian statehood vote to ensure passage

Ministers from Netanyahu's Likud Party, as well as from the Religious Zionist Party (RZP) and Otzma Yehudit, criticized the language, as it did not rule out a Palestinian state in general.

Government ministers clash over Temple Mount restrictions during Ramadan

In an interview with Kan 11, Foreign Minister Israel Katz criticized Ben-Gvir's stance on Temple Mount prayers during Ramadan

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