Welcome to the Forward’s coverage of political elections.
Election
The Latest
-
Breaking News Plunging Shekel Could Boost Israel Economy Amid Election Uncertainty
(Reuters) — The collapse of Israel’s government will keep investors on edge at least until new elections are held in March, adding to the economic hit to tourism and growth from the July-August Gaza war. But amid the economic uncertainty and political turmoil, there are at least two silver linings, both of which could end…
-
Breaking News Benjamin Netanyahu Demands ‘Clear Mandate’ in March 17 Vote
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appealed on Wednesday for a “clear mandate” from voters in the early election he called, with opinion polls showing the right-wing leader on track for a fourth term. A day after Netanyahu fired centrist members of his feuding governing coalition, faction leaders in parliament agreed on a March 17 date…
-
Breaking News Israel Cabinet Moderates Fired — Elections Loom
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sacked his finance and justice ministers on Tuesday, signaling the break up of his bickering coalition and opening the way for early national elections in Israel. Netanyahu’s government, which only took office last year, has been unraveling over an array of issues, including the 2015 budget and a Jewish nation-state bill…
-
Breaking News Why Israel Looks Headed to Early Vote
Israel appeared to be headed on Tuesday toward an early election after right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his major centrist coalition partner failed to patch up differences. Netanyahu’s government, which is dominated by the right and came to power early last year, has been unraveling over a range of issues including the 2015 budget….
-
Breaking News Benjamin Netanyahu Will Decide This Week on Snap Election
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will decide in the next few days whether he can heal his fractured coalition government or call an early election, one of his advisers said on Monday. The government is split on a range of issues, including the 2015 budget, high living costs, policy towards the Palestinians and a Jewish…
-
Breaking News Will Benjamin Netanyahu Call Snap Election To End Coalition Infighting?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should seek early elections if his coalition allies continue to bicker in public, Israel’s defense minister said on Sunday. Netanyahu’s government has been torn by differences over proposed cuts to the 2015 budget, policy towards Palestinians in Jerusalem, and a Jewish nation-state bill that critics say would discriminate against Arab citizens….
-
Breaking News Is ‘Soccer Fan’ Benjamin Netanyahu Plotting Snap Election?
A surprise appearance at a soccer match by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spurred more speculation in Israel on Monday that he could be headed toward an early national election. The next parliamentary poll isn’t due until November 2017 but squabbling between Netanyahu’s far-right and centrist coalition partners over the 2015 state budget and a range…
-
News Republican Landslide Forces Jewish Activists To Downsize Goals
After sounding a collective oy vey over the Republican landslide, Jewish communal activists began looking for ways to make lemonade out of what they perceive as lemons delivered by voters in the midterm elections. Hopes of liberal-leaning activists to see comprehensive immigration reform, voting rights legislation or increased funding for safety network programs have been…
Most Popular
- 1
Fast Forward Was the viral Ta-Nehisi Coates interview a hit piece or fair play? A journalism ethics expert weighs in.
- 2
Culture How my odious cousin Roy Cohn was responsible for creating Donald Trump — and me
- 3
Culture New conspiracy theory just dropped — Jews are causing the hurricanes
- 4
Sports 5 Jewish things about the Mets — and why Jewish fans adore them
In Case You Missed It
-
Opinion I’m a Jew of color. Ta-Nehisi Coates can’t apply U.S. lessons to Israel
-
Fast Forward ‘All options are on the table’ to keep Iran from going nuclear, Kamala Harris says in High Holiday call with Jewish voters
-
Opinion Forgiveness has its limits: a Yom Kippur reflection on justice
-
Opinion Atoning during a war feels impossible. Instead, resolve to do better
-
Shop the Forward Store
100% of profits support our journalism