Elections
Bill to dissolve Knesset passes unanimously, officially beginning election recess
"We are completing a four year term, we have passed nine budgets, hundreds of laws," said Coalition whip Ofir Katz ahead of the bill's passing.
What are some of the main laws pushed during Knesset's legislative blitz? - explainer
Netanyahu races to pass key laws as Israel’s October 27 election campaign begins
House rejects bill to strip Israel aid despite over 100 Democrats voting to cut funding
White House weighs releasing controversial intel on Chinese election interference
Trump has continued to repeat the claim that the 2020 election was rigged, suggesting a foreign actor was involved in flipping votes despite legal rulings that Democrat Joe Biden won.
Next Israel government must halt rise in debt burden, central bank chief says
With elections coming up on October 27, Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron stated that fiscal policy will be the biggest challenge for the elected government, especially if Israel returns to war.
What happened to the accountability of Israeli leadership? - opinion
The real problem is that leadership needs the concept of guilt in order to correct itself.
Netanyahu seeking electoral stalemate, new elections to stay in power, former adviser says
Former adviser to the prime minister, Aviv Bushinsky, said Netanyahu would try to preserve a political deadlock and keep the change bloc from reaching 61 seats.
Israel’s elections trigger mad dash for scarce plane tickets for Israelis abroad
In past elections, Israelis abroad have faced tough decisions about whether to fly home to vote - most recently in 2022, when Israel had a fifth round of elections in four years.
South Carolina Governor appoints sister of Lindsey Graham as interim senator
Graham, one of Trump's closest allies in the Senate, died over the weekend after a brief illness.
Likud panel expands Netanyahu’s control over party list to reserve eight slots ahead of primaries
Netanyahu reportedly has held several meetings with Katz ahead of the vote, seeking to bridge disagreements over the primary system.
Thinking about the Basic Law: Torah Study - opinion
This law means by “Torah study” includes only haredi students at haredi yeshivas who are engaged almost exclusively with religious issues, and most of whom have very little, if any, general education
Election season in Israel: Important dates to note before voters head to the polls - explainer
Election season in Israel has officially begun, and the 25th Knesset will become the first time since 1988 that elections have been held after a full four-year term.
Israel sets election date for October 27, Netanyahu government to complete full term
With the elections set to take place on October 27 as planned, this will be the first time since 1988 that elections have been held after a full four-year term.
