Elections
Israel’s next political upheaval will come from the Right - opinion
The Israeli Right is not merely wasting votes. It may be wasting the makings of an entire government. The tragedy begins when each concludes that being qualified for first makes third unacceptable.
Netanyahu's right-wing bloc strains as Likud slides, Eisenkot surges ahead of list deadline
Abbas faces pressure over whether to postpone long-delayed Palestinian elections
High Court arrangement bypasses Sohlberg authority dispute for now; petition to resume Wednesday
Sohlberg ruling to stop announcing voters' names 'restores respect,' says former deputy A-G
Blass said the ruling also addressed polling stations located in sensitive facilities, where reporting a voter’s presence could reveal additional personal information.
I do not want Israel to have a Zionist government. It needs a democratic one - opinion
The next government should be formed by every party – Jewish or Arab – that accepts a common democratic platform.
IDF to deploy voting stations behind enemy lines in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza ahead of October election
The Chief of Staff outlined a number of preparatory guidelines and procedures to be implemented by the IDF.
How AI could predict your vote before you leave home
Before every election, polls of a few hundred people miss reality. In the AI era, billions of data points – from likes to purchases – can predict political views with striking accuracy.
Jewish Democrat Jeremy Moss defeats pro-Palestinian rival in Michigan primary
The Associated Press called the race for Moss after 74% of the vote had been counted, with him taking 49.2% of the vote, far outpacing his next-closest rival, pro-Palestinian attorney Aisha Farooqi.
Support for Israel takes center stage in Michigan, Missouri Democratic primaries - analysis
Contests featuring Abdul El-Sayed and Cori Bush will test whether criticism of Israel has become a broader force among Democratic voters.
Lawn signs for Abdul, door knocking for Haley: Michigan Jews split in Senate Democratic primary
El-Sayed has said that the Israeli government is as “evil” as Hamas, often accusing Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza while advocating that US aid to Israel be diverted to domestic priorities.
Trump appointed Lindsey Graham's sister in tribute, South Carolina Republicans want a choice
Some Republicans say Darline Graham is a fitting caretaker for her brother's seat but oppose Trump's push to elect her to a full term, arguing voters should choose.
Israel’s democracy needs a place where local disagreements can be resolved - opinion
Until those structures exist, the work falls to Derech Eretz’s groups in Jerusalem, Rishon Lezion, Ashkelon, and other cities with large Russian-speaking populations.
Detained Myanmar leader met by Red Cross for first contact since ousting of gov't in coup
The Nobel Prize winner has been in detention since February 2021, when Myanmar's military ousted an elected civilian government led by her in a dawn coup.
