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"How I am supposed to feel if I now, as speaker of the Knesset, say to [Netanyahu], 'Go home,' and later it turns out he was innocent?"

Jordan Holding First Free Parliamentary Elections in 10 Years

The elected lower house of Jordan's parliament is constrained by an upper house of equal legislative responsibility whose members are chosen by the King.

Liberman Big Winner in All the Polls, May Force Coalition Without Netanyahu

The only way out of this stalemate might be a solution that includes a Likud prime minister, but not necessarily Benjamin Netanyahu.

6,395,396​ Israeli Voters Eligible to Vote in September

The Central Elections Committee published general data ahead of the 22nd Knesset Elections slated for September 17.

Third Time’s the Charm? Israel Goes to Vote, Again

The 6,453,255 eligible voters will go to the 10,631 ballots across the country and cast their vote for one of the 30 parties running for the Knesset.

Is Jewish Home Big Enough to Accept Muslim Candidate for Knesset?

“Leftists don’t care about Arabs, settlers are the true Jews. Leftists warned me I will be the first in the gas chambers."

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.

Gantz Booed in Bnei Brak, Outmaneuvered in Jerusalem

59% of potential voters oppose a minority government with backing from the Arab parties and only 34% support it.

Likud Minister to Run for Jerusalem Mayor Without Bibi’s Nod

Rumor has it Netanyahu cherishes Elkin's help as Russian translator during his visits with President Vladimir Putin, and just doesn't want to start looking for a replacement.

Security Cabinet Minister: ‘We Are Preparing for a Widespread Operation in Gaza’

"These young people were eliminated even before they approached the fence."

Gantz Seeking Partnership with Haredi Parties, Claims Lapid Doesn’t Hate Haredim

The candidate for Prime Minister addressed the elephant in the room, his fellow Blue&White leader Yair Lapid, who is universally loathed by the Haredi public.

Netanyahu Wins Likud Primaries

Bibi Netanyahu beat Gidon Sa'ar with a huge margin.

Facebook Blocks TASS Post, Calls Official Press Statement ‘Fake News’

Facebook claimed that the post had been cancelled in response to request from its partner, Ukrainian fact-checking service StopFake.

Despite Peace Deal, Netanyahu’s Numbers Weak, Bennett Rising in Latest Poll

Yamina chairman Bennett received the highest score, with 24% preferring him and 39% going for Netanyahu.

Rivlin Invites Netanyahu, Gantz to Evening Meeting

Neither Netanyahu, or Gantz, has the required 61 mandates with which to build a coalition government so far.

Bernie Sanders Takes Nevada, Could Ditch the Pack March 3 Super Tuesday

In November, Sanders could appeal to middle America in 2020 the very same way Trump appealed to them in 2016: an uncompromising outsider, ready to take on the establishment.

Biden Invites Israel President Herzog for Visit US Before Elections

The stated purpose of the visit is to reinforce the strong partnership between the United States and Israel and to reflect the deep ties between the two nations in these challenging times.

With 4 Days to Deadline, Peretz Confirms He Won’t Leave Should Shaked Assume Leadership

The Deadline for submitting lists for the September 17 election is Thursday evening, August 1.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer Weighing a Run Against Squad Rep. Bowman

Despite their heavy presence in Westchester County, Jews are far from being in the majority in Bowman’s 16th District.

Haredi Draft Circumvention Law Could Trigger New Elections Nobody Wants

The clash over the bill is reaching the point where the gloves would be pulled off and the political fisticuffs could start.

California GOP House Candidate Goes on Antisemitic Tirade

On May 20, Raths dove into an antisemitic rant accusing the "Israeli PAC" of having "control over a lot of these politicians."

Left Dismayed as Palestinian DNC Congressional Candidate Refuses to Attack Israel

The eldest of 14 children, Rashida Tlaib was born to working-class Palestinian immigrants in Detroit, Michigan.

PA Elections: Shots Fired at Home of Candidate from Muhammad Dahlan’s List

Dahlan’s faction issued a statement of condemnation and placed the responsibility for the safety of all candidates on Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas and his security apparatus.

Report: Only 51% of Arab Voters Plan to Hit the Polls Election Day

In addition to the two major lists fighting for the Arab vote, Hadash-Ta'al and Ra'am-Balad, a number of new parties are also vying for the Arab vote, which are not expected to approach the 3.25% vote threshold.

Reports: 23,000 Ballots in 35 Polls Were Never Counted

Needless to say, the honorable judge Hanan Mercer did not sound convincing, and the real results he promised might not become available any time soon.

FM Zarif Calls on Biden to Change Iran Policy, Remove Sanctions

Under a Biden administration, someone of Qassem Soleimani's stature would probably feel safe to travel unmolested to spread death and destruction around the region.

A Month Before Israeli Elections, Hamas Escalates the Violence

While claiming that these incidents are carried out by dissident organizations, Hamas has full control of all events in Gaza.

Inviting PM’s Defeat, Knesset Counsel Approves Debating Netanyahu’s Immunity Now

The Knesset counsel's opinion puts the ball in Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein's court, and it's up to him now to adopt or reject it.

2 Polls Show Gideon Sa’ar Is Netanyahu’s Most Formidable Opponent in March Election

Netanyahu has no path to 61 mandates and a majority recommendation to the president.

Trump Poised to Announce GOP Presidential Run Nov. 14, Takes a Failed Shot at...

Trump referred to the Florida governor as “Ron DeSanctimonious” during a political rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania this weekend -- but was roundly criticized for it by his fellow Republicans.

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