israeli politics

Tuesday's election was a reminder of what clean politics could look like

Election campaigns can indeed be divisive and often nasty. But they do not have to be, and the municipal election this week was a reminder of this.

Municipal elections in Haifa: Who will locals elect in Israel's 3rd largest city?

The Jerusalem Post spoke to some local residents about their views on the election, which issues are important to Haifa, which candidates have their support, and what they think about the pigs.

How are IDF soldiers, Israeli prisoners voting for municipal elections?

Throughout Election Day, around 570 polling stations will be opened in various IDF positions, including conflict zones.

By SHLOMI HELLER , AMIR BOHBOT
27/02/2024

Will the municipal elections empower local authorities? Experts weigh in

Doron Levy: “Local authorities have encountered numerous challenges, and they merit empowerment, as they are the front line responders during emergencies.”

By DUDI PATIMER
25/02/2024

My vote for City Council: A vote for a liberal, Israeli Jerusalem

“It’s time to choose: A messianic Jerusalem or an Israeli Jerusalem?”

25/02/2024

Jerusalem elections are here: Who will run Jerusalem?

Results are not expected the night or even the morning after the elections but rather a few days later – and at the latest on Sunday, March 3.

25/02/2024

Former PM Ehud Barak calls on Israelis to 'besiege the Knesset'

The former prime minister criticized the inaction and failure of Netanyahu's government to take accountability, while calling for Israelis to "protest outside the Knesset day and night."

IDF soldiers vote at warzone polling stations for local elections

Israel’s municipal elections were originally slated for Tuesday, October 31, 2023, but have since been postponed multiple times on account of the war, until this coming Tuesday.

Ex-spy Jonathan Pollard wants to enter the Knesset, send Gazans to Ireland

At the Table: Now back in Israel after 30 years in US prison, Jonathan Pollard is eyeing the Knesset alongside Itamar Ben-Gvir. He calls to annex Gaza, send Gazans to Ireland, and rename the IDF.

 The scene of a shooting attack on Highway 1, near Ma'ale Adumin, on February 22, 2024

'A gay man without rights:' Israeli reservist who killed highway terrorist speaks out

Ben-Shimon's tweet went viral on social media and drew many reactions.

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