Tag: Direct elections
What’s Inside? Shas Submits Basic Law Amendment for One-Time Direct Elections of PM
The bill doesn't create a coalition, but does give legitimacy and a mandate to the winner that might convince the nay-sayers to join the coalition of the winner.
This Day in History: Prime Minister Netanyahu Wins in Direct Elections
20 years ago today, on May 29, 1996, Benjamin Netanyahu was voted in for the first time as Prime Minister of Israel, beating out Shimon Peres in direct elections.
Understanding and Fixing the Real Problem with the Israeli Political System
JoeSettler explains the electoral mess we're in, and a possible solution for fixing it.