Tag: elections
DeSantis: ‘There’s Never Been a Palestinian Arab Entity’
The Florida governor signed a bill to help his state combat antisemitism and vowed to keep the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem.
ChatGPT and I Discuss Selecting Supreme Court Justices
It's interesting that American activists oppose the judicial selection process they have in the US... when it comes to Israel.
George Santos Faces Growing Calls to Resign for Lying about Jewish Heritage, Family Fleeing...
“I will NOT resign!” tweeted the newly elected Republican congressman in response.
Arab World Expects ‘Civil War’ in Israel Because of Country’s Political Differences
The media discourse in the Arab world reflects a lack of understanding of the rules of the game in Israel and a longing for a reality that is not there.
Likud and Religious Zionists Reach Coalition Agreement
The Religious Zionists party will be responsible for civilian life in Judea and Samaria.
Bibi Did NOT Win the Elections
It has been my prediction all along that Netanyahu will turn the Knesset upside down just to leave Ben-Gvir out of the coalition.
‘Respect Our Democracy’: Smotrich Slams US Over Implied Warning on Defense Portfolio
Disagreements over the post of defense minister has lead to an impasse in coalition negotiations, with Netanyahu attempting to assuage concerns over the matter, asking his supporters for “a little patience.”
Lebanon: Parliament Failed, Once Again, To Elect a President
No candidate obtained the necessary two-thirds majority.
Enough of the American Bear Hug
After blatantly interfering in Israel's election campaign, despite priding itself as being the greatest democracy in the world, the American administration has found it difficult to internalize and accept the democratic choice of the people of Israel.
Republican Share of the Jewish Vote Rises to 33% in Midterms, Exit Poll Shows
Meanwhile, a poll by J Street found that Republicans received 25% of the Jewish vote. The RJC tweeted that the poll released by Fox News is the “gold standard” because it is a network exit poll and “more reflective of the national Jewish vote.”
Two Incumbent Jewish Democrats Win Competitive Congressional Races
Known as strong supporters of pro-Israel issues, Rep. Elissa Slotkin and Rep. Susan Wild edged out their Republican challengers.
Lebanon’s Parliament Fails to Elect the Country’s President for the Fifth Time
There were 47 blank ballots in today's vote.
Failed Knesset Bid Proves Costly For Hadar Muchtar — And Her Parents
Muchtar’s mentioning of her parent's apartment brought it to the attention of the tax authorities.
Jewish Pro-Israel Rep. Elaine Luria Loses Seat in Virginia
ChallengerJen Kiggans also promised to fight anti-Semitism, work to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and oppose BDS.
Schedule: President Herzog to Begin Consultations with Knesset Party Representatives
The Israeli president will meet with party delegations to receive their recommendations for candidates to form a government
Republican J.D. Vance Wins Competitive Ohio Senate Race
Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) conceded the race to Vance Tuesday night with Vance leading 54% to Ryan’s 46%.
Biden Congratulates Netanyahu, Says US-Israel Alliance ‘Stronger than Ever’
Biden waited nearly a full week to make the call, following the leaders of France and the United Kingdom who preceded him in offering their congratulations.
Biden Stumps for Hochul in New York
As Zeldin campaigned throughout the weekend, he continued to hammer away at the issue to restoring law and order in the state, particularly in New York City and Long Island.
Finally, a Ben-Gvir / Netanyahu Photo Op
Now that elections are over, it's safe for Ben-Gvir to be seen together with Netanyahu.
We Have a Winner, Elections for the 25th Knesset are Over
The rightwing bloc has a solid majority.
New York Crime Isn’t Mind Over Matter
Several men in a car accosted three boys from my son’s yeshiva at gunpoint and hurled anti-Semitic epithets at them. It was not the first time guns were brandished at yeshiva boys in that vicinity.
Mansour Abbas Makes Desperate Plea for More Arab Voter Turnout, Accuses Right-Wing of Wanting...
Mansour Abbas exclaimed, “will we allow Smotrich and Ben- Gvir to deport us by ship?”
Palestinian Authority Tells Israeli Arabs to Vote Hadash-Ta’al and Balad
A columnist in the P.A.'s official newspaper said one goal of influencing Israeli elections is to foment civil unrest.
Arab Parties Frantic to Get Out the Vote and Keep Their Knesset Seats
A car is going through the Arab town’s streets shouting to the residents, “The Jews are flocking to the polls…"
Updated: Israel Votes 2022: Highest Turnout in Decades!
By noon, 28.4% of the eligible population voted, the highest percentage in 23 years.
Why Religious Zionists Should Vote for Smotrich
Smotrich is a man of integrity, truth and consistency. That cannot be taken for granted nowadays, after other religious Zionists in politics misled right-wing voters.
FL Gov. DeSantis Stumping for GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Lee Zeldin in Long Island
Virginia’s Governor Glenn Younkin plans to appear with the GOP candidate at another voter rally on Monday in Westchester.
Who’s Afraid of Itamar Ben Gvir?
Everything you didn’t know about Itamar Ben Gvir because nobody told you.
Israeli Elections Round 5
I will try to explain the complicated Israeli political process in less than 300 words.