On Election Day, Israel’s undecided voters face moment of truth
Jewish Journal
January 22, 2013
Israelis are almost never shy about offering their opinions, especially when it comes to politics.
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Israeli left seeks to regain appeal with focus on economy
Jewish Journal
January 16, 2013
In decline since the peace it sought with the Palestinians unraveled into violence, Israel\’s Labor Party looks set to regain some lost ground in next week\’s election after waging an economy-focused campaign.
Kadima crumbles, Labor emphasizes social issues and Likud still dominates
Jewish Journal
December 6, 2012
Two months ago, the strategy for victory was clear: To unseat Benjamin Netanyahu in elections on Jan. 22, Israel’s handful of center-left parties had to unite under one banner and choose a leader who could challenge the Israeli prime minister on issues of diplomacy and security.
Computer woes force Likud to extend hours in primary vote
Jewish Journal
November 25, 2012
Polls will remain open past midnight in Likud Party primary voting following computer malfunctions at several polling stations.
Olmert: Likud an ‘extreme right-wing party’
Jewish Journal
November 8, 2012
Speaking at Columbia Law School, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert called the Likud an “extreme right-wing party” and suggested that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should have better relations with the White House.
Poll predicts Kadima won’t make voting threshold
Jewish Journal
November 2, 2012
A new poll of Israeli voters indicated Kadima may not make Israel’s voting threshold of two percent in the upcoming elections.
Team of Rivals
Jewish Journal
May 9, 2012
Stability and order, those are the pillars that enable a democratically elected politician to successfully pursue their agenda. And stability and order are exactly what Benjamin Netanyahu, prime minister of Israel, has guaranteed for himself and for his party by creating a new national unity government with his rivals.
Mofaz approved as minister, Yachimovich named opposition leader
Jewish Journal
May 9, 2012
Kadima party chairman Shaul Mofaz was approved as a government minister and Labor party chairwoman Shelly Yachimovich was appointed head of the opposition.
For new Israeli coalition, haredi army exemptions issue is front and center
Jewish Journal
May 9, 2012
Israel’s new unity government may not alter Jerusalem’s strategy for curbing Iran’s nuclear weapons program or do much to revive the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
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