Elections
Joe Biden's wife Jill thought he was 'having a stroke' during 2024 presidential debate
Joe Biden, 81 years old at the time of the debate, dropped out of the US presidential race on July 21, 2024.
As Israel enters election season, Netanyahu's opponents face a math problem
Bennett-Lapid's Together drops seats as Eisenkot makes gains, Likud becomes largest party - poll
30 years after Netanyahu’s victory in 1996: How the comeback marvel changed Israel - opinion
Former PMs Bennett, Lapid hold press conference, launch unified party for Knesset elections
Space has been left for Yashar! leader Gadi Eisenkot to join the former prime ministers' merger as well, Bennett’s office told The Jerusalem Post.
Fatah says it claimed ‘sweeping victory’ in local elections, despite democratic shortcomings
Fatah said it won most local councils, including Jenin, where the Palestinian Authority was previously accused of losing control to Hamas-linked Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Palestinian Authority local elections start for first time in years, including voters from Gaza
The elections, the first of their kind since the October 7 massacre in 2023, will be held in the West Bank and the Gazan city of Deir al-Balah.
California Jewish groups decry antisemitic conspiracy theories in governor’s race voter guide
The entry of far-right activist Don J. Grundmann included such conspiracy theories as Israel orchestrating the 9/11 attacks and planning to “suitcase nuke” the United States.
UN envoy says Libya's roadmap to elections faces continued delays
UN envoy warns that Libya’s political deadlock and rival institutions continue to delay national elections and efforts to reunify the country.
Likud no longer the largest party in Knesset in latest election poll
At the start of Operation Roaring Lion, Likud held a six-seat lead over Bennett. Since then, however, Likud has lost three seats while Bennett has gained three.
In Orban’s rule, Israelis saw a model for their own country - will he also be one in defeat?
The election in Hungary comes as Israel prepares for an election in the next six months, as Israelis ponder whether Magyar will be as supportive of Israel and its leader as Orban was.
Netanyahu’s very difficult week - opinion
If Netanyahu has found some solace in the United States over his growing isolation in Europe, this week would show that those days are coming to a close.
Eisenkot overtakes Bennett for opposition leadership as Lapid ends last in latest poll
Gadi Eisenkot gathered 27% of the votes in the latest Maariv survey over who should lead the opposition, while Naftali Bennett received 16%, and Yair Lapid ended last with 6%.
A bitter reflection on Independence Day as Israel celebrates its 78th anniversary - opinion
If one cares about Israel’s existence as a liberal democratic state, a change must take place in the approaching general election.
