Elections

Sentiments on Trump and Netanyahu clash at the square - analysis

Why does the same crowd that cheers for Trump boo for Netanyahu?

Activists gather at Tel Aviv's Hostage Square, October 11, 2025.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, in Jerusalem, May 21, 2025.

Netanyahu gains traction while opposition loses seats after hostage deal, new poll reveals

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at the Knesset before a vote on the Gaza deal, October 9, 2025

Netanyahu may hold early elections, 'use Gaza deal to gain support,' Likud official says

Members of electoral colleges pose for a photo, on the day they vote for their candidates of the new Syrian Parliament since Bashar al-Assad's government was toppled, in Damascus, Syria, October 5, 2025.

Syria’s first post-Assad elections test path to democracy - analysis


Syria moves forward with first post-Assad elections

Syria’s new transitional government doesn’t control all of Syria, meaning that it will be difficult to hold elections in some areas.

Members of electoral colleges pose for a photo, on the day they vote for their candidates of the new Syrian Parliament since Bashar al-Assad's government was toppled, in Damascus, Syria, October 5, 2025.

Syria to hold first parliament vote since Assad ouster, raising inclusivity concerns

The process is unfolding as President Ahmed al-Sharaa tries to consolidate his hold over a nation fractured by 14 years of war and recent bouts of sectarian violence.

People wave Syrian flags as they gather at Umayyad Square in Damascus to watch a broadcast of Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa delivering a speech at the United Nations, in Syria, September 24, 2025.

Mamdani clashes with ADL on who represents Jewish New Yorkers

Jonathan Greenblatt criticized Zohran Mamdani for telling Jews who represents them, after Mamdani said there were better voices for Jewish New Yorkers than the ADL.

 NYC democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protesters. (illustration)

No. 32: Naftali Bennett: The former Israeli PM who may shape the nation's future

Without building a party, offering a platform, or unveiling a team, Naftali Bennett has already shifted the political map.

Naftali Bennett.

Mamdani must be stopped: Campus antisemitism runs for mayor - opinion

Zohran Mamdani is currently leading the polls to run the largest city in the United States; the home to the second-largest Jewish population outside Israel.

NEW YORK CITY mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and US Sen. Bernie Sanders attend a town hall meeting in Brooklyn earlier this month. Mamdani is the institutionalization of radicalism and antisemitism, the writer argues.

Algeria names Sifi Ghrieb as prime minister, announces new government

Ghrieb’s emphasis on economic advancement signals that Algeria’s government will prioritize stability and growth as it navigates regional and domestic pressures. 

A man stands behind the curtain in a polling booth during the presidential election in Algiers, Algeria September 7, 2024.

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor

Kathy Hochul said she reached her decision after months of conversations with Zohran Mamdani, which gave her confidence that overrode their “disagreements.”

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani looks on during National Night Out at the NYPD's 78th Precinct in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S., August 5, 2025.

Large majority of Israelis support Qatar strike on Hamas leaders, poll finds

In addition, the survey queried opinions on whether the strikes are likely to affect the chances of reaching a deal to release the remaining 48 hostages from Hamas's captivity in the Gaza Strip.

A BUILDING is damaged in the aftermath of an Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Doha on Tuesday. The fact that such leaders sought safe harbor in a sovereign state does not mean they were no longer subject to punishment, says the writer.

Gov't coalition sees slight gains following Doha strikes - poll

A new poll shows a slight boost for Netanyahu’s coalition following the IDF’s strikes on Hamas in Qatar, amid terror attacks and IDF casualties, as well as widespread public support for the strikes.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the opening of the Knesset Museum, Jerusalem, August 11, 2025; illustrative.

Unity that goes beyond ego: The needed change in Israel's political sphere - opinion

Israelis cannot afford to be fooled again by familiar faces offering the same old policies just with different authors.

FORMER PRIME MINISTER Naftali Bennett visits the Western Wall earlier this year. He deserves genuine credit for his behind-the-scenes efforts to bring Israel’s centrist leaders together, says the writer.

Kamala Harris calls Biden 2024 candidacy reckless, new book says

In “107 Days,” Kamala Harris says Biden’s re-election run was a mistake, adding she stayed quiet to avoid appearing self-serving as his VP.

 U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris looks on during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (not pictured) at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House grounds, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 25, 2024.