Elections

Minnesota’s Jews celebrate as their ‘mensch’ Gov. Tim Walz enters the national spotlight

Tim Walz condemned Hamas’ attack on Israel and has a strong record supporting Jewish community and Israel, despite criticism from some Republicans.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
07/08/2024

JD Vance says that Josh Shapiro had to ‘run’ from his Jewish heritage while vying for VP role

JD Vance criticized Democrats for focusing on Josh Shapiro's Jewish identity in the VP race, while Shapiro accused Vance of inauthenticity.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
07/08/2024

Jon Voight urges support for Trump, condemns Harris as ‘Cackling Hyena’

Jon Voight urged Americans to support Trump, condemning Kamala Harris and Obama. He warned of dire consequences if Trump loses.

Neither Netanyahu nor Gantz: Who do Israelis think should be the new prime minister?

After a dramatic week in the political and security spheres, Maariv conducted a poll to understand the fluctuations and possible ramifications on Knesset seat counts.

By MOSHE COHEN
03/08/2024

US condemns 'deplorable' coercion of Iran’s Jewish voters in recent election

“Iran’s Jews are hostages who could be attacked and arrested at any moment and under any pretext," reminded Haroonian, "Just as the regime does to others whom it wants to intimidate into submission.”

Venezuela faces crucial election which could see Maduro finally gone

Venezuelans are heading to the polls in a high-stakes election that could change the entire future of a country that has spiraled into economic and political dismay.

  US President Joe Biden quits the presidential race, illustrative

'My intention is to win this nomination,' VP Harris says as Biden withdraws from presidential race

"I am honored to have the President’s endorsement," Harris continued. This comes amid weeks of speculation and pressure by the Democratic Party.

21/07/2024

'Words can kill': Likud MK connects Trump assassination attempt to Israeli discourse

Knesset member Boaz Bismuth said in a talk with Udi Segal and Anat Davidov about the assassination attempt on Trump, "See where inciting against Trump leads? Maybe it will make people think."

By 103FM VIA MAARIV ONLINE
17/07/2024

Antisemitic, anti-Israel activists claim Jews control Trump VP pick Vance

Large and small social media accounts asserted that Vance was "Israel first" rather than "America first."

French government set to resign but stay on for now in caretaker role, sources say

After the NFP failed to win an absolute majority, years of tensions between the left-wing parties have resurfaced over who could run a possible left-wing government.

By REUTERS
16/07/2024
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