Debate

Toronto debate on antisemitism takes place with mayors absence

Toronto City Councilor Mike Colle addressed the audience during the event, emphasizing the broader stakes of the municipal election beyond everyday civic issues.

|ByALEX CARSON
Mayor of Toronto Olivia Chow participates in the 2026 Toronto Pride Parade on June 28, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario.
An ElAl flight at Ben Gurion International Airport, February 25, 2026.

Who should get to vote? Plans for 70,000 Israelis abroad to fly home for election sparks debate

It began with a column by Makor Rishon editor-in-chief Kalman Libeskind, who argued Israelis who have permanently moved abroad should think twice before flying back to help choose the next gov't.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Members of the Lebanese army secure the area near the site of an Israeli strike, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon November 23, 2025

Israel sets election date for October 27, Netanyahu government to complete full term

With the elections set to take place on October 27 as planned, this will be the first time since 1988 that elections have been held after a full four-year term.

|ByKESHET NEEV
Folarin Balogun of the US is shown a red card by referee Raphael Claus on July 1, 2026.

Trump intervention prompts FIFA to reverse World Cup red card ban for US striker Folarin Balogun

The unprecedented move has thrust FIFA's disciplinary process into the global spotlight and prompted an angry response from Belgium, which plays the US on Monday for a place in the quarter-finals.

|ByREUTERS

10-year-old reporter at the debate has tough questions for Bernie Sanders

His first question for a top surrogate for Bernie Sanders was whether the Vermont senator was up to the job of running for president after a heart attack.

OCTOBER 16, 2019ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks after the senate voted on a resolution ending U.S. military support for the war in Yemen on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., December 13, 2018.

Another Democratic debate links Trump to white supremacy – once again

Third time not a charm for President Trump in Democratic Party debates

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA

Democrats get personal on second debate, scorch Trump for racism

Many of the candidates took shots at former Vice President Joe Biden, who is the front-runner among the 25 Democrats running.

AUGUST 1, 2019ByJTA
Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks on the second night of the second U.S. 2020 presidential Democratic candidates debate in Detroit, Michigan

Trump calls CNN anchor Don Lemon 'the dumbest man on television'

President lashes out over Democratic debate question.

JULY 31, 2019ByEZRA TAYLOR
US President Donald Trump and CNN's Don Lemon

Second 2020 U.S. Democratic debate to feature Biden-Harris rematch

The four front-runners were divided equally among the two debate nights in a live, randomized drawing televised by CNN.

JULY 19, 2019ByREUTERS
Candidates debate during the second night of the first U.S. 2020 presidential election Democratic candidates debate in Miami, Florida, U.S.

TAU team wins exclusive international debate competition

This most recent win in the world's most exclusive debate competition makes Israel the #1 debate force to be reckoned with.

JULY 14, 2019ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI
Noam Dahan debates during the exclusive European Round Robin international debating competition, 2019.

Caroline Glick wants law to let MKs keep foreign citizenship

Former MK Dov Lipman, who is from Maryland, said the law should not be changed, because it frees MKs of any potential conflict of interest.

MARCH 31, 2019ByGIL HOFFMAN
Caroline Glick left journalism to join the New Right (Hayamin Hehadash) party

Political parties debate the future of Israel

Seven candidates address controversial issues, Israel’s strengths and elections.

MARCH 25, 2019ByILANIT CHERNICK
Seven of Israel's top political candidates debate the impending elections on Sunday night in Jerusalem.

The Jerusalem Post Pre-Election Debate in Ra'anana

In cooperation with Matan and the Jewish Outreach Center

MARCH 22, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Jerusalem Post Election Debates

Israel high school debate team snags first place in European championships

The team performed better than 37 of the best debate teams in the world, including those of Germany, China, and the US.

NOVEMBER 19, 2018ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI
The Israeli high school debate team in the European championships, who came out in first, 2018.