Elections

Democratic process by which leaders are chosen. Israel must hold parliamentary elections at least once every five years
 American Zionist Movement banner advertising the upcoming World Zionist Congress 2025 elections.

US voting for 2025 World Zionist Congress election doubles in first week

The election provides US Jews with the opportunity to shape Israel’s future, influence Jewish communities worldwide, and support Zionism.

Historic Election: Holy Synod names first Albanian archbishop in over 30 years

The enthronement ceremony will take place on March 29 at the Orthodox Cathedral in Tirana, gathering representatives from 13 sister Orthodox Churches and hundreds of believers.

Failure to adjust will shatter the Democrats credibility for years to come

Democrats are at a crossroads: If they refuse to learn from their mistakes, they will lose in 2028. 

By GREGORY LYAKHOV
18/03/2025
  Then-Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, a New York Democrat, walks out of the Senate Chamber

Chuck Schumer: After Oct. 7, US Jews thought, ‘Maybe it could happen here’

In a wide-ranging NYT interview, Chuck Schumer discussed rising antisemitism, Israel’s war in Gaza, the 2024 election, and the future of the Democratic Party.

By BEN SALES/JTA
17/03/2025

Joint list of Arab parties would win at least 13 seats

A large majority supports integration in government: If an election were held today, a list combining the four central Arab parties would win at least 13 seats.

Purim Shpiel: The Digital Democracy Movement: An interview with an AI rights leader

Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!

By SIRI PERETS
14/03/2025

Unpacking Germany’s election results and what they mean for Israel

With a new government, we can hope to limit the hate-filled pro-Hamas marches across Germany and go after the sources of incitement.

 Austrian Chancellor and head of People's Party (OeVP) Karl Nehammer speaks with journalists after c

SPÖ joining coalition might be only way to stop rise of far-right in Austria

Sharing power again and blocking the far right might seem important enough for SPÖ’s base and keep it from obstructing the future government’s work.

25/02/2025
 CO-LEADERS OF the far-Right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla att

Germany’s election signals a rejection of passive decline

AfD is not merely a nationalist movement. Their appeal lies not in ideological extremism but in its ability to capitalize on widespread discontent, particularly regarding immigration.

25/02/2025
  Benjamin Netanyahu (R) hosts then-German Leader of the Opposition, Friedrich Merz, (L) in Jerusale

Election winner Merz invites Netanyahu to Germany, defying arrest warrant

Merz told Netanyahu he would invite him to Germany 'in defiance of the scandalous International Criminal Court decision to label the Prime Minister a war criminal.'

By REUTERS
24/02/2025
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